Large Recall NHTSA · 97V058000 Reported April 8, 1997

Gm/rear cradle bolts

Q: What is recall 97V058000?

NHTSA recall 97V058000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 8, 1997. It addresses: Gm/rear cradle bolts. The recall affects approximately 676,535 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 676,535 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V058000

Manufacturer Campaign

97016

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

676,535

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 8, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.

Safety Consequence

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 97V058000 or campaign 97016.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 97V058000

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

What is recall 97V058000?

NHTSA recall 97V058000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 8, 1997. It addresses: Gm/rear cradle bolts. The recall affects approximately 676,535 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 97V058000 or the manufacturer campaign number 97016. 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.