1997 GMC 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 GMC G SERIES TSBs (62)
- 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:
- 661509A
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *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:
- 97120177717H
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Vehicle experiencing loss of 4th gear, slipping in 4th gear, busy 3-4 shifting or tcc cycling. *yc
- 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:
- 98876304
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Complaints that their vehicle is difficult to start or will not start. *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:
- 876126
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Oil weep or leak at gasket between upper and lower intake manifold. yd
- 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:
- SB-06-02-32-013B
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio
- 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:
- 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
- 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:
- 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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