Chevrolet B7 1999
Model B7 made in 1999 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls as well as 15 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningpower train and service brakes, air.
Model 1999
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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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V236000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 12603 | 09/26/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/23/2000 | 08/25/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 99V320000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1999 to 01/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 391 | 11/30/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/15/1999 | 11/18/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty conventional cab trucks and school bus chassis equipped with an automatic transmission, have transmission shift cable end rods that have not been crimped to the proper specification. over time, the shift cable could be pulled out of the rod end causing the driver to lose the ability to manually change transmission gears. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With this condition, the vehicle may move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new shift cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99040.owner notification began november 30, 1999. 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 30000 | 12/14/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/07/2000 | 09/26/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 020604026A | 11/01/2002 | 020604026 | 10000456 | Engine backfire and related driveability issues. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| 990604022 | 07/01/1999 | 606551 | Concerns with the coolant alarm and oil pressure alarm activating when the vehicle is stopped and the engine returns to idle. *tt | 08/27/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020604026 | 06/01/2002 | 634800 | This bulletin is being issued to assist technicians in efficiently diagnosing and correcting backfire and other related driveability concerns. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 990525004 | 10/01/1999 | 6089156 | Concerns with intermittent multifunction alarm activation. *tt | 01/14/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 990526001 | 11/01/1999 | 6088982 | Information regarding daytime running lights (drl) flicker condition. *tt | 01/12/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617668 | Information on fuel tank shields. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 00070 | 10/31/2000 | 617620 | 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 | 03/19/2001 | |
| 00070 | 09/01/2000 | 6092584 | Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line degradation. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000731001 | 09/01/2000 | 6092588 | Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 050527001 | 02/01/2005 | 10017531 | Information on air brake park brake chamber vent holes to avoid water intrusion. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 020522005 | 09/01/2002 | 10000563 | Release of new rear brake pipe shields. *tt | 03/24/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 000525004 | 12/01/2000 | 617728 | 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 | 03/24/2001 | |
| 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 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 051000 | 10/05/2000 | 617711 | Subject regarding power steering pump inlet adaptor installation. *tt | 03/24/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| 990604039 | 09/01/1999 | 608396 | Subject on reduced engine power, dtc (s) p1125, p1275, p1276, p1280, p1281, p1285, and or p 1286 may be present (current or in history). *mjs | 11/26/1999 | |