VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08284
Date: 080912
Campaign - Power Steering Fluid Leak
SAFETY
Bulletin No.: 08284
Date: September 12, 2008
Subject:
08284 - Power Steering Fluid Leak - Inspect and Tighten Nut
Models:
2008-2009 Chevrolet Captiva
2008-2009 Saturn VUE
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2008-2009 model year Chevrolet Captiva and Saturn
VUE vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump may loosen. If this
were to occur, there may be a power steering fluid leak. In rare circumstances, the fluid could contact hot exhaust components resulting in a possible
engine compartment fire.
Correction
Dealer/retailers are to inspect the nut securing the power steering line to the power steering pump. If there are no signs of a fluid leak, retailers are to
tighten the nut. If a fluid leak is present, retailers are to tighten the nut and check the fluid level.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2008-2009 model year Chevrolet Captiva and Saturn VUE vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown above.
Important:
Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.- GM dealers and Canadian Saturn/Saab retailers should use GMVIS.- Saturn US retailers should use the "Investigate
Vehicle History" link on the Global Warranty Management application within DealerWorld.
For dealers/retailers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and
address information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers/retailers will not have a report available
if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
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US retailers - GM DealerWorld Recall Information
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Canadian retailers - GMinfoNet Recall Reports
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
No parts are required for this recall.
Service Procedure
1.
Open the vehicle hood and inspect the power steering reservoir for evidence of a fluid leak.
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If a fluid leak is present, clean and dry the affected area before proceeding to Step 2.
