Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V005000 Reported January 7, 2005

Fracture power steering pump driveshaft

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 98,221 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V005000
Manufacturer Campaign
05001
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
98,221
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 7, 2005

Defect Summary

Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. on certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.

Safety Consequence

An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. the campaign began on february 14, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V005000 or campaign 05001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V005000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V005000?

NHTSA recall 05V005000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on January 7, 2005. It addresses: Fracture power steering pump driveshaft. The recall affects approximately 98,221 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V005000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05001. 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.