Gmc F7 1999
Model F7 made in 1999 by Gmc got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.
Model 1999
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
00V232008 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | 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). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V044009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6386 | 04/24/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/17/2001 | 05/02/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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. 01030.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
01V140001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 6386 | 04/24/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2001 | 04/26/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. owner notification began april 24, 2001. 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 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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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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 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
000308001 | 04/01/2000 | 614395 | Some drivers may comment tht the front stabilizer shaft mounting studs are breaking. *tt | 10/13/2000 |