Savana 1 Ton Van V8-6.0L VIN U (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03040
Date: 031111
Campaign - Driveshaft Fracturing
Customer Satisfaction - Propeller Shaft (Drive Shaft) Fracture # 03040 - (11/11/2003)
03040 -- Propeller Shaft (Drive Shaft) Fracture
2003 Chevrolet Express 3500 Series
2003 GMC Savana Series 3500 Series
Export Vehicles Only Equipped with 4.10 Rear Axle Ratio (GT5) and LT245/75R16/E Tires (YLP)
THIS RECALL IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2005.
Condition
General Motors has decided that certain 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 3500 Series export vehicles equipped with a 4.10 rear axle ratio
(GT5) and LT245/75R16/E tires (YLP) can reach speeds that may cause the drive shaft to fracture. If the drive shaft fractures, a loss of power to the rear
wheels will occur and the vehicle will coast to a stop.
Correction
Dealers are to reprogram the speed limiter in the powertrain control module (PCM).
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana 3500 Series export vehicles equipped with a 4.10 rear axle ratio (GT5) and
LT245/75R16/E tires (YLP) and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
Important
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through DCS Screen 445 prior to beginning program repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above
breakpoints may be involved.]
Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished
to involved dealers with the program bulletin. The customer name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in
this program. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the program bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing
to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information
No parts are required for this recall.
Service Procedure
The service calibration required for this procedure is included in TIS 2000 beginning with data version 10, broadcast to dealers via GM Access on
September 29, 2003, and on TIS 2000 beginning with CD-ROM version 10, scheduled for mailing to dealers on October 3, 2003.
1.
Follow normal Service Programming System (SPS) procedure to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the new calibration (P/N
12589173).
2.
Program the PCM using the TIS 2000 data version 10, broadcast via GM Access on September 29, 2003, or TIS-2000 CD-ROM version 10,
scheduled for mailing to dealers on October 3, 2003. Refer to up-to-date Techline equipment user instructions.
3.
Install the GM Identification Label.
Identification Label