Chevrolet B7 1993
Model B7 made in 1993 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.
Model 1993
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V028000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1993 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 9673 | 03/01/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/1994 | 02/17/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; unknown type; shaft sector.vehicle description: medium duty truck, school bus chassis, and commercialchassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 6656 | 01/29/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/28/1992 | 12/30/1992 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | A manufacturing condition in the throttle body injector (tbi) unit might occur to allow the throttle cam lever to disengage from the throttle drive shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the throttle cam lever disengages from the throttledrive shaft, the engine could go to wide open throttle without prior warning.this loss of vehicle accelerator control could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the throttle drive cover assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel system; throttle linkage.vehicle description: school buses with 6.0 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 98831110 | 02/01/1998 | 600270 | Vehicles with 6.0l and 7.0l engines (vins p, m - rpos ls0, lr0) may exhibit engine exhaust noise which is loudest during cold engine operation. *yc | 05/01/1998 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 990525004 | 10/01/1999 | 6089156 | Concerns with intermittent multifunction alarm activation. *tt | 01/14/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 666307 | 03/01/1997 | 52586 | Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter). *tw | 12/20/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617668 | Information on fuel tank shields. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000731001 | 09/01/2000 | 6092588 | Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| 667302 | 04/01/1997 | 52342 | Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 020522005 | 09/01/2002 | 10000563 | Release of new rear brake pipe shields. *tt | 03/24/2003 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 030232044 | 09/01/2004 | 030232044A | 10004297 | 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 | 12/01/2003 |