2000 GMC B7 Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 00V236000 on 08/24/2000
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:: 03/31/1999 - 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).
Campaign:: 02V287000 on 11/05/2002
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured:: 06/30/1999 - 08/30/2000
Affected:: 2,011
Defect:: Certain medium duty c-series and b7 school bus chassis equipped with a 7.4 liter gas engine and an impco lpg conversion kit. some of these vehicles may have engine backfires with sufficient force to damage the engine air intake system and the air cleaner filter element.
Consequence:: if the damaged air cleaner parts are dislodged from their normal position, these parts could come in contact with the hot exhaust manifold and/or hot exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve tube resulting in a possible engine compartment fire.
Correction:: Dealers will install a redesigned mixer bonnet and air cleaner housing cover, selective upgrades in various connections related to the air induction system, and if needed, a new air cleaner filter. owner notification began december 18, 2002. 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.
Notes:: Gm recall no. 02044. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 GMC B7 TSBs (25)

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:: PIP-4695
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in r
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:: 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:: 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:: 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.

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