Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V109000 Reported July 1, 1997

Gm/fmvss 105/brakes

General Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 211 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V109000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
211
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 1, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles were built with a damaged o-ring in the brake pressure modulator valve solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator. involved vehicles can develop an external brake fluid leak in one or both of the brake pressuremodulator valve solenoids.

Safety Consequence

Brake fluid leakage could reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator.

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 97V109000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97V109000

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

What is recall 97V109000?

NHTSA recall 97V109000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 1, 1997. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 105/brakes. The recall affects approximately 211 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V109000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.