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GMC Recall 08218: Transmission Damage
2008 GMC Savana
The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Power Train — Automatic Transmission
- Summary
- GM is recalling 2,481 MY 2008 Chevrolet express and GMC Savana G-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0L (RPO LY6) V8 engine, 4L80E (RPO MT1) transmission, 4.10 (RPO GT5) axle and 75 mph governor (RPO 9D7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with D4 or R selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.
- Actions
- Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall began on or about July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at www.gmownercenter.com>www.gmownercenter.com.
- Documents (12)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - July 2008
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 7-30-2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Amended Defect Notice(Part 573) - 8-8-2008
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Revised Remedy Instructions and TSB - August 2008
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
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