Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V217000 Reported November 24, 1997

Gm/abs modulator

General Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 56,701 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V217000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
56,701
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 24, 1997

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the antilock brake system (abs) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the abs 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 97V217000 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 97V217000

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

What is recall 97V217000?

NHTSA recall 97V217000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 24, 1997. It addresses: Gm/abs modulator. The recall affects approximately 56,701 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 97V217000 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.