2000 CHEVROLET B7 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 00V236000 on 08/24/2000
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1999 - 08/30/2000
- Affected:
- 12,603
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. the transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
- Consequence:
- This condition could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.
- Notes:
- Owner notification will be conducted in phases and the first phase began september 26, 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V232008 on 09/25/2000
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1999 - 08/30/2000
- Affected:
- 30,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began december 14, 2000 for the b7 series school buses and on march 15, 2001, for the medium duty trucks and tractors. 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 1-800-222-1022 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
2000 CHEVROLET B7 TSBs (23)
- Bulletin:
- 990526001
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Information regarding daytime running lights (drl) flicker condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00070
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line degradation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000731001
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00070
- Component:
- 103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
- Summary:
- General motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain medium duty vehicles. some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which transmission fluid may leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid
- Bulletin:
- 121000
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- Information on fuel tank shields. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 051000
- Component:
- 015100 steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
- Summary:
- Subject regarding power steering pump inlet adaptor installation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000525004
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Some drivers may comment about the abs lamp illuminating. an abs diagnostic trouble code 0281 - brake switch circuit may have been set on those vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. the diagnostic trouble code will be stored in memor
- Bulletin:
- 020604026
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- This bulletin is being issued to assist technicians in efficiently diagnosing and correcting backfire and other related driveability concerns. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020604026A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine backfire and related driveability issues. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020522005
- Component:
- 030000 service brakes, hydraulic
- Summary:
- Release of new rear brake pipe shields. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 030232044
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. various 1990-2004 models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 050527001
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Information on air brake park brake chamber vent holes to avoid water intrusion. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SB-10-08-50-003B
- Component:
- 221300 seats:front assembly:head restraint
- Summary:
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PIC-5050-A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
- Bulletin:
- PIC-4935-E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
- Bulletin:
- 000601012F
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
- Bulletin:
- PI1394A
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- Bulletin:
- PIC4935E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
- Bulletin:
- PIC5050A
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
- Bulletin:
- PIT5389A
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
- Bulletin:
- PIT5485B
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
- Bulletin:
- PIT5485A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
- Bulletin:
- PIP5094
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
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