Gmc W4 1997
Model W4 made in 1997 by Gmc got 1 recall as well as 13 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1997
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, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V087002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1996 to 01/30/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 266 | 06/02/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/22/1997 | 05/23/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front axle brake hoses were damaged during transportation of the front axle assembly with the brake hoses attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This damage could result in brake fluid leakage, reducing the braking effectiveness and increasing the stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front axle brake hoses (right and left) and any hose showing damage will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during june 2, 1997.notes: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 gmc at 1-800-462-8782 or chevrolet truck at 1-800-222-1020. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 766504 | 03/01/1997 | 52581 | Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, poor driveability conditions (perform flash calibration). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 97061A | 04/01/1998 | 97061 | 601050 | Vehicles with diesel engines may exhibit a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 06/24/1998 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 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 |
| 99066B | 05/01/2000 | 99066A | 613602 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
| 97061A | 04/01/1998 | 97061 | 601868 | Exhibiting a condition in which the closed system design of the current pcv system may allow engine oil to enter the intake system. *yc | 08/28/1998 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 99066C | 11/01/2000 | 99066B | 619002 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 05/10/2001 |
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 612133 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 06/06/2000 |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| 763101 | 04/01/1997 | 52354 | Premature outside edge wear on radial front tires (reset toe in). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00148 | 11/17/2000 | 616390 | Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 767101 | 04/01/1997 | 52353 | Delayed upshift (adjust accelerator cable/tps/kickdown switch). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 99066C | 11/01/2000 | 99066B | 617636 | Some owners of 1996 - 1999 s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). | 03/21/2001 |
| 99066C | 11/14/2000 | 99066B | 617575 | Some owners of 1996 - 1998 model year s/t, m/l, c/k, g, p and w4 trucks, that are registered in california, equipped with 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine, and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle o | 03/19/2001 |
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 609762 | Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt | 04/10/2000 |