Large Recall NHTSA · 07V589000 Reported December 20, 2007

Drive axle seal leak

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 275,936 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V589000
Manufacturer Campaign
07204
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
275,936
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 20, 2007

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

Safety Consequence

A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. the recall began on february 1, 2008. owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.

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 07V589000 or campaign 07204.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V589000

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

What is recall 07V589000?

NHTSA recall 07V589000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 20, 2007. It addresses: Drive axle seal leak. The recall affects approximately 275,936 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 07V589000 or the manufacturer campaign number 07204. 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.