The problem
Vehicle description: passenger Mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.
The risk
If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.
The fix
Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-071 (99V071000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 99014 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector |
| Report date | April 12, 1999 |
| Owners notified | May 5, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 59 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-071 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 59 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.