Vehicle recall 08V340000 · July 28, 2008
Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana
Some of these vehicles have transfer cases that were manufactured with an incorrect part that can cause early failure of a drive chain.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transfer case date code and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. The recall began on August 15, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08244.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V340000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08244
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 151
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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 (2008): 2008
- GMC Savana (2008): 2008
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