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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)
Recall 08V340000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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