1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES Recall

Campaign:
97V054000 on 04/16/1997
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1996 - 10/30/1996
Affected:
8
Defect:
Vehicle description: g vans equipped with 6.5l turbo-charged diesel engines. the front left-hand brake pipe can be contacted by the lower engine oil cooler hose causing a hole to be worn in the brake pipe.
Consequence:
A hole in the brake pipe can cause loss of front brake performance and increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install an engine oil cooler hose bracket to prevent the lower engine oil cooler hose from contacting the brake pipe, and also inspecting the brake pipe for wear. if necessary, the brake pipe will be replaced.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during april 1997. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1997 CHEVROLET G SERIES TSBs (51)

Bulletin:
569603A
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Electrical interference in mobile (two-way) radio (reprogram vcm-a). *tw
Bulletin:
661511
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Front door and windshield molding wind noise (adjust doors, seal door openings and secure windshield). *tw
Bulletin:
763402
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Truck sets low in rear (install rear suspension spacer kit). *tw
Bulletin:
9774L60E13A
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Chuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash the powertrain control module (pcm)). *tw
Bulletin:
777163
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Undesired transmission down shifting between third and second gear when manually shifted to first gear (d1) (new calibration). *tw
Bulletin:
766504
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, poor driveability conditions (perform flash calibration). *tw
Bulletin:
549001A
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *tw
Bulletin:
676114A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Engine noise (install valve stem oil seal). *tw
Bulletin:
776527
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a hard start, or stumble with the mil on. *yc
Bulletin:
776306
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Comments of a no start, stall condition. *yc
Bulletin:
98865020
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations. *yc
Bulletin:
98877162
Component:
101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:
Conditions with harsh 1-2 upshift or harsh upshifts all gears. *yc
Bulletin:
98837110
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc
Bulletin:
98776002
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc
Bulletin:
98863206
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Comments about reduced steering effort while driving. *yc
Bulletin:
98865020A
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load. *yc
Bulletin:
876525
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Comments of an extended engine cranking time during a hot restart in high ambient temperatures of 38 c (100 f). *yc
Bulletin:
861008
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns about a loose side swing out window or wondow becoming detached from the channel. *yc
Bulletin:
98040
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns regarding the rear cargo door does not stay open. *yc
Bulletin:
990601003
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Customer may comment on engine knocking noise. *tt
Bulletin:
777153
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Chuggle/surge on tcc apply/no dtc's (reflash the powertrain control module). *tw
Bulletin:
761615
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Service manual update on seats- rear body side panel brace. *ak
Bulletin:
99066
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt
Bulletin:
876507A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking.
Bulletin:
837110A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. yd
Bulletin:
776306A
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Fuel solenoid driver located on the side of the fuel injection pump failed, causing vehicle to no start or stall.
Bulletin:
000604003
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt
Bulletin:
000604002
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
99066A
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt
Bulletin:
99066A
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
Bulletin:
99066B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr
Bulletin:
000604014
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt
Bulletin:
00064
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, illumination of the service engine soon light. *tt
Bulletin:
00148
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt
Bulletin:
99066C
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle o
Bulletin:
99066C
Component:
185000 vehicle speed control:cruise control
Summary:
Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s).
Bulletin:
000730022B
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
A no reverse, no second gear, or no fourth gear condition. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
99066C
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
Bulletin:
00064
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Deductible reimbursement clarification and vin breakpoint correction to 00064 - special policy adjustment - electronic diesel-fuel injection pump failure - repair / replace. *tt
Bulletin:
00064A
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light.
Bulletin:
00064A
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump leading to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engin
Bulletin:
010730021
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt
Bulletin:
010730023
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et
Bulletin:
000604003A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt
Bulletin:
00064B
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Special policy adjustment for vehicles experiencing a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leading to complaints of poor performance of fuel economy, hard/ no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engin
Bulletin:
99066D
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt
Bulletin:
000601023A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt
Bulletin:
00064B
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. *jg
Bulletin:
00064C
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light. *tt
Bulletin:
000604003B
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. various models including the 1995 chevrolet and gmc s/t models. *tt
Bulletin:
G-197151
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
00064h - special coverage (revised part information). some customers may experience a failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump. this special policy applies only to electronic diesel-fuel injection pump repairs and/or replaceme

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