Chevrolet C7 2002
Model C7 made in 2002 by Chevrolet got 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2002
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). |
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 |
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 | |
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 |