Recall 08V313000: ECM/TCM Update for A/T Shift Concerns

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chevrolet/Express 2008

GMC/Savana 2008

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 08, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V313000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2481

SUMMARY:
GM is recalling 2,481 M/Y 2008 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana G-Cutaway fleet van equipped with a 6.0L (RPO LY6) V8 engine, 4L80E (RPO MT1) transmission, 4.10 (RPO GT5) axle and 75 MPH governor (RPO 9D7). These vehicles have a condition in which the transmission may be damaged due to first gear engagement at highway speeds and then does not transmit power with D4 or R selected. This may be preceded by engine shutdown if the vehicle exceeds 81 miles per hour in certain conditions.

CONSEQUENCE:
The vehicle may be stranded on or near a highway, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the transmission and engine control modules free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about July 30, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

NOTES:
GM recall No. 08218. 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.