Chevrolet B7 2001
Model B7 made in 2001 by Chevrolet got 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2000 to 08/31/2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 020604026A | 11/01/2002 | 020604026 | 10000456 | Engine backfire and related driveability issues. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| 020601035 | 10/01/2002 | 10000170 | High oil consumption. *tt | 02/13/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 020604005 | 02/01/2002 | 629495 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p1221 service manual information. *tt | 04/02/2002 | |
| 010601019 | 08/01/2001 | 624078 | Some customers may comment on excessive engine vibration at idle on various 1998 - 2001 medium duty models including chevrolet and gmc f models. *tt | 11/01/2001 | |
| 010601018 | 07/01/2001 | 620808 | Some owners may comment on a ticking noise in theupper end of the engine. the noise is constant and does not vary with engine rpm. a loss of power may be noticed. *tt | 08/30/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617668 | Information on fuel tank shields. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020601015 | 04/01/2002 | 634298 | Subject regarding low oil pressure and new oil level indicator. nlm | 09/28/2002 | |