2001 CHEVROLET C SERIES Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 01V159000 on 05/21/2001
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:retractor
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2000 - 10/30/2000
- Affected:
- 9,196
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
- Consequence:
- In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. owner notification began july 2, 2001. 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:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 01I016000 on 01/06/2002
- Component:
- Fuel system, other
- Defect:
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2001 chevrolet and gmc c-series medium duty vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) conversion kit. the engine could backfire causing the inlet elbow to separate from its throttle body.
- Consequence:
- If this were to occur, the inlet elbow would be retained but the vehicle would stop running due to inadequate fuel supply.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a new aluminum inlet elbow at no charge to the consumer.
- Notes:
- Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to install a new aluminum inlet elbow on affected vehicles.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-862-4389, concerning this program.
2001 CHEVROLET C SERIES TSBs (57)
- Bulletin:
- 281100
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with instrument panel clusters that contain a message center may have customer complaints of a change engine oil lamp illumination. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00076
- Component:
- 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
- Summary:
- Some vehicles equipped with bendix abs air brakes have a condition in which the vehicle may have unwanted temporary abs activation at low speeds. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 160201
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- This message concerns certain 1997 through 2001 medium duty trucks with spicer seven speed manual transmissions exhibiting heavy vibration that increases with speed and / or an oil leak and / or a cracked engine block. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010604037
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Technical service bulletin regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010604037
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on inoperative secondary fuel tank transfer pumps. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601019
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on excessive engine vibration at idle on various 1998 - 2001 medium duty models including chevrolet and gmc f models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010139002A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding noise in engine compartment with air conditioning (a/c) on, a/c system inoperative (install redesigned rear a/c suction hose, replace compressor). *yd
- Bulletin:
- 010601022
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject on information on engine knock on cold start for pickup and utility models. *et
- Bulletin:
- 010856005
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised theft deterrent diagnostic information for various models including chevrolet truck s series 2002. *et
- Bulletin:
- 010861005
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Information regarding poor ride quality. (h6-7 c-series conventional medium duty models). *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010420005
- Component:
- 106220 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
- Summary:
- Information regarding correct vehicle application for eaton. 1990-2002 chevrolet and gmc c-series conventional and t-series tilt cab medium duty models. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010604037B
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- Information regarding fuel transfer pump inoperative. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010604050
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Information regarding decreased engine performance/power, filter minder indicator on, possible malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble code p0101/p0103 set. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010139005
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Information regarding noise or vibration in passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000-2400 rpm. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 010601028
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine knock noise on cold start. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010601029
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt
- 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:
- 010139002B
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on excessive noise from the engine compartment with the air conditioner on, air conditioner inoperative. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010866014
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Pickup box sheet metal fractures/damage when using aftermarket accessories such as tool boxes, window barrier and ladder racks. *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:
- 020523001
- Component:
- 034520 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
- Summary:
- Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on f6-7 medium duty tilt cab models and h6-7 conventional medium duty models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020601007
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Some owners of certain pickup models may comment on an accessory drive noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020604005
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p1221 service manual information. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010139005A
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment on a resonating noise or vibration in the passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000 - 2400 rpm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020137002
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 250102
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may comment on continued oil consumption with blue or whitish smoke on start up. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 000864018C
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment that the rear door window is inoperative. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 010866005A
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the availability of pickup box reinforcement kits for toolbox/rear window barrier/ladder rack applications. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 020601015
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding low oil pressure and new oil level indicator. nlm
- Bulletin:
- 020601002
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a random engine ticking noise. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020601023
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Oil leak at oil cooler to engine block mating surface (replace o-rings, apply sealant). *tt updated *eh updated 6/17/08. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 010601029A
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020523001A
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on some vehicle with four-piston fixed caliper rear disc brakes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020420002
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised wheel bearing adjustment procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020451003
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code b2725. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020527001
- Component:
- 036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
- Summary:
- Technical service information on antilock brake system (abs) indicator illuminates when power takeoff (pto) is engaged. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020234001
- Component:
- 017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Summary:
- Subject regarding tie rod replacement- inner procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020731002
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Concerns with intermittent engine no crank, when the clutch is applied.*tt
- Bulletin:
- 020604052
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine stall, no start, hard start condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 020527001A
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Antilock brake system (abs) indicator illuminates when power takeoff (pto) is engaged. *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:
- 3170E
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
- 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:
- IB-12-J-003-B
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Isuzu: information concerning the installation of the fuel injector pipes into a long block assembly. 1999 - 2002 isuzu fsr/ftr/fvr, 1999 - 2009 chevrolet or gmc t6500/t7500/t8500, 2000 - 2004 chevrolet or gmc wt5500, 2000 - 2004 isuzu frr,
- Bulletin:
- PIC5953
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
- Bulletin:
- PIP5163A
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
- Bulletin:
- PIT3173C
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. dealer should send the correc
- Bulletin:
- PIC3718E
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. technician will find that the onstar led is red and diagnostic trouble code u1500 is set. technician
- Bulletin:
- 05-06-04-035E
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (ffvs) and the usage of e85 fuel in gm vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- 09-09-40-001C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic
- Bulletin:
- PIC4310K
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an onstar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. technician will need to call general motors tech
- Bulletin:
- PIC3278F
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
- Bulletin:
- PIT5264C
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from canada to the united states. while in the united states they are unable to receive turn-by-turn directions. due to the
- Bulletin:
- PIC5953A
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
- Bulletin:
- PIC4310L
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an onstar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. technician will need to call general motors tech
- Bulletin:
- PIT5399
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an apple device via usb cord. technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer ap
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