Vehicle recall 02V305000 · November 14, 2002
Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana
Certain vans were built without a wheel bearing assembly retaining nut, which could lead to a possible bearing separation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain vans were built without a wheel bearing assembly retaining nut, which could lead to a possible bearing separation.
- Consequence
- If this were to occur, the amber-colored ABS tell-tale lamp in the instrument panel would illuminate and the ABS system would be disabled. The driver would also notice a grinding noise, a decrease in the vehicle speed, and the steering will pull in the direction of the affected brake assembly. This could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wheel bearing assembly. If the inspection reveals a missing retaining nut, the wheel bearing assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began November 13, 2002. 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.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V305000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 2002
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02053
- Owner notification
- November 13, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,409
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Express (2003): 2003
- GMC Savana (2003): 2003
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