Chevrolet W5500 2007
Model W5500 made in 2007 by Chevrolet got 3 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel.
Model 2007
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V636000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 2992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/2010 | 12/21/2010 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Isuzu is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500, and chevrolet w3500, w4500, and w5500 vehicles. the oil pipe bolts were not tightened properly during the vehicle production process. if not adequately tightened, the bolt may loosen after prolonged vehicle operation, which can result in oil seepage or leakage from the packing seals. in general, as oil is lost, the oil warning lamp will illuminate, and there may be abnormal engine noise and loss of oil can cause engine seizure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the engine seizes while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may experience sudden deceleration leading to an increased risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the packing seals with new ones and the bolt will be tightened with a specified torque. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin late january or early february 2011. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V251000 | ISUZU MANUFACTURING SERVICES OF AMERICA | from 06/20/2006 to 03/07/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 16859 | 06/30/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/05/2008 | 06/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Isuzu is recalling 16,859 my 2006-2007 isuzu npr, nqr, nrr, gmc w3500, w4500, w5500 and chevrolet w3500, w4500, w5500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. if seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. the recall will begin on june 30, 2008. owners may contact isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V344000 | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | from 10/23/2006 to 07/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 108 | 08/15/2008 | MFR | KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 07/28/2008 | 07/29/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. there may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Knapheide will offer two remedies to its customers: (1) for those customers who do not use the hitch, the hitch will be removed from the truck bed and replaced with an icc bumper; or (2) for those customers who need a hitch, a receiver hitch assembly will be added to the existing hitch assembly and all suspect weld joints will be re welded. the recall began on august 15, 2008. owners may contact knapheide at 1-877-473-5763. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| SB-11-N-001 | 06/01/2011 | 10039084 | Gm/izuzu: electrical problems including tail light or fuel guage malfunction. the abs/transmission/malfunction lights may be on. water intrusion in wiring harnesses may be causing the problem. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| IB-09-J-003 | 05/01/2009 | 10030789 | Isuzu/chevrolet/gmc: the following table contains many possible causes for the following symptoms. hard start/no start; rough, misfire, unstable or incorrect idle; surges, lack of power, hesitation, lag or stumble. while some of these s | 12/02/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| SB-12-K-002 | 12/01/2012 | 10050139 | Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser | 01/24/2013 | |
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-09-J-006 | 12/01/2009 | 10033309 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: oil related misdiagnosis-engine oil dipstick calibration incorrect. models equipped with diesel particulate filler (dpf) and wholesaled before 12/03/09, were built with an incorrect engine oil dipstick calibration. t | 08/06/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| CB-09-B-001 | 02/01/2009 | 10028804 | Isuzu campaign: vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SB-12-K-002 | 12/01/2012 | 10050139 | Isuzu: due to insect nesting and/or debris left by flooding, fluid is leaking at top of automatic transmission dipstick tube, and a new breather hose vent was designed to reduce this condition. models 2007-2012 n series, 2007-2010 w ser | 01/24/2013 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB-12-J-005 | 09/01/2012 | 10046799 | Isuzu (chevrolet/gmc): trucks with diesel engine would have idle vibration, trouble starting, engine not revving up, and a lack of power due to possible operation condition of suction control valve (scv)/fuel rail pressure (frp) regulator | 10/31/2012 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| CB-09-B-001 | 02/01/2009 | 10028804 | Isuzu campaign: vehicles may have a loose or unsecured cab stay joint pin. csc letter was received. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |