Gmc B7 2000
Model B7 made in 2000 by Gmc got 3 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V287000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2011 | 12/18/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/04/2002 | 11/06/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V236000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 12603 | 09/26/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/23/2000 | 08/25/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This condition could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V232008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1999 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 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4695 | 09/01/2009 | 10032435 | Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in r | 03/24/2010 | |
| 020604026A | 11/01/2002 | 020604026 | 10000456 | Engine backfire and related driveability issues. *tt | 02/27/2003 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 990526001 | 11/01/1999 | 6088982 | Information regarding daytime running lights (drl) flicker condition. *tt | 01/12/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617668 | Information on fuel tank shields. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 00070 | 10/31/2000 | 617620 | General 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 fluid | 03/19/2001 | |
| 00070 | 09/01/2000 | 6092584 | Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line degradation. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 000731001 | 09/01/2000 | 6092588 | Experiencing noisy release bearing, slipping clutch or inoerative clutch. *tt | 12/29/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 050527001 | 02/01/2005 | 10017531 | Information on air brake park brake chamber vent holes to avoid water intrusion. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 020522005 | 09/01/2002 | 10000563 | Release of new rear brake pipe shields. *tt | 03/24/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 000525004 | 12/01/2000 | 617728 | Some 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 memor | 03/24/2001 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 030232044 | 09/01/2004 | 030232044A | 10004297 | Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. various 1990-2004 models. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
| 051000 | 10/05/2000 | 617711 | Subject regarding power steering pump inlet adaptor installation. *tt | 03/24/2001 | |