The problem
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud May be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole May not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between components during operation, and possibly result in joint separation or a broken ball stud.
The risk
If the joint separated or the ball stud brake while the vehicle was moving, steering control would be lost.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-054 (00V054000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00008 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection |
| Report date | February 28, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 28, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,462 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-054 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,462 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.