Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V043000 Reported February 8, 2005

Hydro-boost/hydraulic brake/bosch

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 77,411 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V043000
Manufacturer Campaign
05006
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
77,411
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 8, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

Safety Consequence

If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. the loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. if the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V043000 or campaign 05006.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V043000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V043000?

NHTSA recall 05V043000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 8, 2005. It addresses: Hydro-boost/hydraulic brake/bosch. The recall affects approximately 77,411 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05006. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.