Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 97V-217 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 97V-217 covers 56,701 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V217000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR CAN CORRODE AND LEAK FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CIRCUIT.
The risk
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE ABS MODULATOR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1991 to July 31, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.