1997 CHEVROLET S10 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
97V096001 on 08/20/1997
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
586,058
Defect:
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. the outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Consequence:
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. 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.
Campaign:
97V146001 on 09/15/1997
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 03/29/1997
Affected:
146,167
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. the front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
Consequence:
Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. if the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1997.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.
Campaign:
98V177000 on 08/13/1998
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 03/30/1998
Affected:
354
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.
Consequence:
If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.
Notes:
Owner notification began during august 1998.owners who do not receive the caution label within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V159000 on 06/15/2000
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 03/30/1998
Affected:
306
Defect:
Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. a condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
Consequence:
This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. when brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
Correction:
Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 28, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V069200 on 01/16/2001
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 03/30/1998
Affected:
576
Defect:
Vehicle description: generation 1 electric light duty pickup trucks. these vehicles were built with a charge port assembly that could fail during a charging event.
Consequence:
Heat could build up within the charge port and a fire could result.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the charge port assembly with a redesigned charge port assembly.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 23, 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V159000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
02/29/1996 - 06/29/1997
Affected:
1,755,876
Defect:
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence:
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may 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.
Campaign:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 CHEVROLET S10 TSBs (53)

Bulletin:
776001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating
Bulletin:
776001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak
Bulletin:
766406
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Condition with truck will not move, cruise control inoperative, service now light on. *yc
Bulletin:
866209
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Condition with coolant leaking onto ground. *yc
Bulletin:
866408
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Vehicle charges with ignition key "on" but not "off". *yc
Bulletin:
866412
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject on reduced range or disabled charging. *yc
Bulletin:
97060
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Certain vehicles equipped with front drive axles may exhibit a condition in which the axles half shaft inboard housings may fail causing a loss of propulsion. *tt
Bulletin:
99022
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Information on special policy - product enhancement battery pack conversion. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Conditions with heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats, and rust in the coolant system. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
990602012B
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
866409
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit reduced vehicle range with no change in driving habits or the state of charge (soc) gauge sweeps / swings. *tt
Bulletin:
861108
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding heater coolant reservoir leaking. *tt
Bulletin:
300800
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding the new reclincer assembly. *tt
Bulletin:
010730002B
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt
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:
010501
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Customers may complain that batteries are not charging and a check vehicle message is displayed on the charger. *nlm
Bulletin:
990602012C
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the heater is inoperative, blows cold air, engine may exhibit an overheat condition or the coolant reservoir has rust in it. *tt
Bulletin:
220801
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Customers may comment that the seat recliner handle is stripped. *jg
Bulletin:
270901
Component:
034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:
Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg
Bulletin:
250102
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Concerns with excessive effort or breaking of the third door handle on extended cab pick ups. *tt
Bulletin:
020864007
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the third door is hard to open and/or the door handle may be broken for 1996-2002 chevrolet and gmc s/t extended cab pickup models.. *slc
Bulletin:
990602012D
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Subject regarding rust in cooling system, heater inoperative, blows cold air, engine overheats (flush cooling system). nlm
Bulletin:
020857004
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding general waterleak guide. *tt
Bulletin:
020605002
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Some customers may comment on an exhaust boom / groan noise in the passenger compartment. *tt
Bulletin:
0206125002
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Certain electric trucks with panasonic (tp-6) lead acid battery packs may have a reduction in drive range, particularly after the vehicle has been charging for extended periods without driving. *tt
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
041002
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Information on over torquing or a reverse bedrail installation. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
00149C
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including the 1996-1999 p32 and the 1996-2002 gmc c/k truck. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
030601024
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Rattle noise in engine. *tt
Bulletin:
00149D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt
Bulletin:
030730056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *tt
Bulletin:
01727
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
4.3 l35 lu3 rattle or buzz noise from engine. sit bulletin 1457619. *tt
Bulletin:
01225
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Engine coolant leak at intake gasket. * mj
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
3031A
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt
Bulletin:
3176A
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Heat coming from vents with hvac off. *tt
Bulletin:
3081
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
3232
Component:
162200 structure:body:bumpers
Summary:
Paint code unknown for front bumper and wheel flare. *eh
Bulletin:
3183
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Front axle grind whine noise in 2wd gone in 4wd. *eh
Bulletin:
3300
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
4wd models with noise, vibration on dry pavement. *eh
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PI0969
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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