Chevrolet G Series 2000
Model G Series made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 6 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to interior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V094000 | SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS | from 08/01/2000 to 03/03/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3674 | 03/07/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/07/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 000604003B | 02/01/2003 | 000604003A | 10001298 | Rough idle after start, and/or a service engine soon (ses) light. various models including the 1995 chevrolet and gmc s/t models. *tt | 04/28/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601023A | 12/01/2001 | 000601023 | 628938 | Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 99066D | 12/01/2001 | 99066C | 628925 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 000604003A | 12/01/2001 | 000604003 | 628905 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt | 03/22/2002 |
| 010605003 | 01/01/2004 | 010605003A | 620827 | Vibration or rattle-type noise coming from the exhaust system at idle with engine rpms between 613 and 712. *tt this bulletin replaced 01-06-05-003 dated 07/01/2001. *tt | 08/31/2001 |
| 000604014 | 04/01/2000 | 6091427 | Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 000844006 | 06/01/2000 | 614374 | Concerns with the power antenna not working properly or is completely inoperative. *tt | 10/13/2000 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 00064C | 09/01/2002 | 00064B | 635817 | A failure of the electronic diesel fuel injection pump, leaking to complaints of poor performance or fuel economy, hard / no starts, hesitation, as well as illumination of the service engine soon light. *tt | 11/01/2002 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730023 | 06/01/2001 | 622930 | Some owners with vehicles built before january 15,1999 may comment on a harsh 1-2 upshift and may also have a check engine light. *et | 10/24/2001 | |
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730012 | 04/01/2001 | 619373 | Information pertaining to the new control valve body, spacer plate and gaskets for the 4l60-e automatic transmission. *tt | 05/24/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 000604003 | 01/01/2000 | 876507A | 609696 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt | 04/06/2000 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 09/15/2000 | |||
| Inside courtesy lights would not come on when opening doors. also, both exterior power mirrors do not operate. vehicle been to dealer on six occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying brakes in dry weather van pulls to left. when brakes are applied in rainy weather, front left brake locks up, and abs starts chattering. this has been an ongoing problem for the last 5 months. van was taken to dealership. brake pads/ calipers/ rotors and brake hoses were replaced. van stills pulls to left. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When applying brakes in dry weather van pulls to left. when brakes are applied in rainy weather, front left brake locks up, and abs starts chattering. this has been an ongoing problem for the last 5 months. van was taken to dealership. brake pads/ calipers/ rotors and brake hoses were replaced. van stills pulls to left. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| When applying brakes in dry weather van pulls to left. when brakes are applied in rainy weather, front left brake locks up, and abs starts chattering. this has been an ongoing problem for the last 5 months. van was taken to dealership. brake pads/ calipers/ rotors and brake hoses were replaced. van stills pulls to left. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 23930 | 2 | 08/23/2002 |
| On 2 occasions within the last 6 months, i have had 2 tires on my 2000 chevrolet express truck fail due to tread separation.the tire is the general ameri 550 as with the tire dot stamp of ad1l d7a 309. the general ameri 550 was the tire that ford later pulled as the recommended replacement to the firestone tires. my truck was purchased in 2002 with <100 miles. now has 23930. many deaths have been contributed to this tire made in the same time frame.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 09/15/2000 | |||
| Inside courtesy lights would not come on when opening doors. also, both exterior power mirrors do not operate. vehicle been to dealer on six occasions, and they were unable to locate the cause. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||