Gm/cradle bolts
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. a condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.
Safety Consequence
If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 00V189000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V189000?
NHTSA recall 00V189000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 11, 2000. It addresses: Gm/cradle bolts. The recall affects approximately 713,435 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V189000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00061/00065. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.