Chevrolet C6 2000

Model C6 made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls as well as 15 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02V287000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1998 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)201112/18/2002MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.11/04/200211/06/2002
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm 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).
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
00V236000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 07/01/1999 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)1260309/26/2000MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/23/200008/25/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwner 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232008GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1999 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)3000012/14/2000MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/07/200009/26/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
01060300303/01/2001622959Some drivers may comment that the generator upper mounting bolt is breaking on certain conventional medium duty models. *tt10/25/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
020604026A11/01/200202060402610000456Engine backfire and related driveability issues. *tt02/27/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
000601013A05/01/2002000601013634991Information pertaining to the release of the exhaust manifold / turbocharger heat shield. *tt10/11/2002
02060402606/01/2002634800This bulletin is being issued to assist technicians in efficiently diagnosing and correcting backfire and other related driveability concerns. *tt10/09/2002
00060404711/01/2000617721Some medium duty models with 3126 caterpillar diesel engine and allison automatic transmission may exhibit an engine speed power takeoff (pto) operation returning to idle for no apparent reason. *tt03/24/2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3170E10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb202/16/2006
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0007010/31/2000617620General 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 fluid03/19/2001
0007009/01/20006092584Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line degradation. *tt12/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
00073100109/01/20006092588Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt12/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02072900506/01/2002635013Subject regarding vibration or transmission output shaft damage / oil seal leak on conventional cab medium duty models. *tt10/16/2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
00052500412/01/2000617728Some 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 memor03/24/2001
STRUCTURE
00086300102/01/2000612674Some vehicles may experience on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts. *mjs06/12/2000
000863001A02/01/2000000863001611294Some owners may comment on the cab assist step cracking around the mounting bolts. *tt06/01/2000
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
01084300203/01/2001619394Some customers may comment that the windshield (w/s) washer reservoir shows an unexplained reduced fluid level after vehicle operation. *tt05/29/2001