Chevrolet Recall 01V044009: Steering – tie rod assembly

Affected: 1999–2000 Chevrolet B Series, 1999–2000 Chevrolet C Series(medium), 1999–2000 Chevrolet F6 and 5 more. Filed with NHTSA on April 17, 2001, covering about 6,386 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

The risk

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign01V044009 (01V044009)
Manufacturer number01030
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Report dateApril 17, 2001
Owners notifiedApril 24, 2001
Vehicles affected6,386
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 01V044009 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. 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…

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,386 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.