Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
Brake Pressure Switch: Recalls
Recall 00V085000: Steering P/S Hose Leak
Vehicle Description: Passenger vans equipped with a brake warning indicator. Some of these vehicles have a power steering cooler hose that can
separate from the power brake booster fluid flow switch assembly. If this occurs, power steering fluid could flow onto hot engine parts and an engine
compartment fire could occur.
Dealers will inspect for three screw clamps to the power steering hose joints. If the clamps are not the screw type, dealers will replace the clamps.
Owner notification began April 11, 2000.
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time
should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety
Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
