NHTSA recall 00V054000
Steering · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The tapered hole in the drag link end that attaches to the pitman arm tapered ball stud may be machined too deep causing the hole to be oversized. A drag link with an oversized hole may not "seat" the pitman arm tapered ball when assembled. This could cause higher than normal friction between components during operation, and possibly result in joint separation or a broken ball stud.
Why it matters: If the joint separated or the ball stud brake while the vehicle was moving, steering control would be lost.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the steering linkage assembly and, if necessary, replace the drag link and the pitman arm.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2000 Gmc Sierra 3500.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V054000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.