what is recall 05068?

[jaslo]

Just got this in the mail, just a little postcard that said recall notice. Its for my 2001 chevy silverado and the recall is 05068? Do you guys have any info on this?

[ChevyTech007]

Subject: Product Safety - Front Wheel Speed Sensor Corrosion #05068B - (04/21/2006)

 

 

 

Models: 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

 

2000-2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE, SUBURBAN

 

2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE

 

1999-2002 GMC SIERRA

 

2000-2002 GMC YUKON, YUKON XL

 

LOCATED IN THE SEVERE CORROSION AREAS LISTED BELOW

 

 

 

 

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The breakpoints in this bulletin have been revised. Some vehicles were erroneously identified as registered in a corrosion area. A letter stating this, and removing them from the recall, was mailed to customers on April 21, 2006. Please discard all copies of bulletin 05068A, issued February 2006.

 

 

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Condition

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado, 2000-2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, 1999-2002 GMC Sierra, 2000-2002 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles located in the areas listed below. These vehicles may have a condition permitting corrosion to occur between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor. If the brakes are applied while the vehicle is traveling at a speed of greater than 6 km/h (3.7 mph) but less than 16 km/h (10 mph), the corrosion may cause an unwanted anti-lock brake system (ABS) activation. If this condition occurred where stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.

 

• Connecticut

 

 

• Delaware

 

 

• District of Columbia

 

 

• Illinois

 

 

• Indiana

 

 

• Iowa

 

 

• Maine

 

 

• Maryland

 

 

• Massachusetts

 

 

• Michigan

 

 

• Minnesota

 

 

• Missouri

 

 

• New Hampshire

 

 

• New Jersey

 

 

• New York

 

 

• Ohio

 

 

• Pennsylvania

 

 

• Rhode Island

 

 

• Vermont

 

 

• West Virginia

 

 

• Wisconsin

 

 

Correction

Dealers are to inspect, clean, and treat the affected area. In some cases, the front wheel speed sensor may require replacement.

[jaslo]

I already had this done. Do I need to get it checked out again?

[ChevyTech007]

No, it probably just did not get out of GM's system.

[RED7218]

Is it just the front that need to be cleaned? Can you elaborate on this??

 

I've got a 2000 in TN that does this

[Nappers]

Hmmm, I bought my Yukon used last year, it's a 2000 and I have experienced the ABS activation while braking. Not having the VIN handy, I bought it in California and believe it's a CA vehicle, should I call a GMC/Chevy dealer and have it looked at? It's very troublesome coming to a stop sign. Doesn't do it all the time, just when I don't want it to

 

Thanks

 

Aaron

[extra duty]

Most of the dealerships that I have dealt with are pretty good.

 

My truck was out of warranty and I was having trouble with the ABS just as the news about a recall leaked. I took it to the local dealership and they took care of it right away. I was not charged and have had no problems with it since.