What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2005296
- Recall date
- 7 October 2005
- Make
- Chevrolet, Gmc, Cadillac, Hummer, Buick
- Models
- Corvette, Silverado, Sierra, Express, Envoy, Trailblazer, Escalade, H2, Trailblazer Ext, Envoy Xl, Rainier, Tahoe, Yukon, Savana
- Model years
- 2005 to 2006
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 6,487
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering manoeuvres, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid. If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increase braking effort would be required. If power steering fluid were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur. Correction: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2005296.