Chevrolet C7 2001
Model C7 made in 2001 by Chevrolet got 2 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and 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 | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V183000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2001 to 08/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 222 | 08/08/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/11/2002 | 07/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. with the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. owner notification began august 8, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can 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 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 | |||||
| 000601013A | 05/01/2002 | 000601013 | 634991 | Information pertaining to the release of the exhaust manifold / turbocharger heat shield. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 000604047 | 11/01/2000 | 617721 | Some 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. *tt | 03/24/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 02026 | 08/01/2002 | 634229 | Some vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reverse. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 020729005 | 06/01/2002 | 635013 | Subject regarding vibration or transmission output shaft damage / oil seal leak on conventional cab medium duty models. *tt | 10/16/2002 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 020601015 | 04/01/2002 | 634298 | Subject regarding low oil pressure and new oil level indicator. nlm | 09/28/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 010843002 | 03/01/2001 | 619394 | Some customers may comment that the windshield (w/s) washer reservoir shows an unexplained reduced fluid level after vehicle operation. *tt | 05/29/2001 | |