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2008 CHEVROLET EXPRESS Safety Recall

1Recall Number: 08V340000Owner Notification Date: n/aRecord Creation Date: July 24, 2008
Defect Description:
Gm is recalling 151 my 2008 chevrolet express and gmc savana vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (awd). Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain. If the chain breaks, shifting the transmission to park may not keep the vehicle stationary.
Defect Consequence:
If the vehicle is parked on an incline or bumped, it may roll and strike a person, object, or another vehicle without warning, and cause personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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2Recall Number: 08V315000Owner Notification Date: n/aRecord Creation Date: July 14, 2008
Defect Description:
Gm is recalling 567 my 2008 chevrolet express and gmc savana cutaway vehicles with a 139" wheel base. The frame rail on the driver's side may be wider than specification.
Defect Consequence:
If the frame rail is wider than specification, over time it may contact the fuel tank housing, resulting in a possible fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the frame rail and fuel tank housing and will rework the frame rail if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on july 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-966-9463.

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3Recall Number: 08V313000Owner Notification Date: n/aRecord Creation Date: July 11, 2008
Defect Description:
Gm is recalling 2,481 my 2008 chevrolet express and gmc savana g-cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0l (rpo ly6) v8 engine, 4l80e (rpo mt1) transmission, 4.10 (rpo gt5) axle and 75 mph governor (rpo 9d7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with d4 or r selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.
Defect Consequence:
The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about july 30, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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