Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
04E022000DURAKON INDUSTRIES, INC. E (Equipment)800003/31/2004MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/23/200403/30/2004
Defect SummaryAftermarket pickup truck over-the-rail bedliners manufactured for installation on 1999-2004 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra pickup trucks. the toggle wing assembly used to attach the bedliner to the truck bed is not engaging fully in the stake pocket of the pickup truck.
Consequence SummaryThe bedliner can become detached from the pickup while it is motion, possibly endangering following motorists or pedestrians.
Corrective SummaryDurakon will issue a press release in attempt to notify customers that could have purchased the defective bedliner. if you purchased either a durakon allstar of patriot overrail bedliner since august 1, 2003, for 1999 to 2004 chevrolet silverado or gmc sierra trucks, or purchased one of these pickup trucks with either brand bedliner already installed, you should return to an authorized durakon dealer so that the bedliner can be inspected and, if necessary, repaired with a newly designed toggle wing fastening system, or if required, replaced with a new bedliner free of charge. please call the durakon hotline at 1-800-933-4200 to find the nearest authorized durakon dealer.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket overrail bedliners and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra pickup trucks by general motors.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
07E066000CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS E (Equipment)17509/05/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/28/200708/29/2007
Defect SummaryCertain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
Consequence SummaryIf the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective SummaryAll of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT
02084600903/01/2005020846009A10014947Proper onstar cellular antenna mast usage. *tt05/12/2005
301101/01/200410008898When using voice recognition dialing, some numbers or commands may not be understood by the system especially the number two (2). *tt08/25/2004
15100110/15/2001627996Information pertaining to the addition of any snowplow equipment on vehicles that are not equipped with the vyu snowplow prep package option. *tt03/01/2002
19090109/19/2001626230Customers may complain on certain models including 2002 gmc/chev truck c3 and 2001 chevrolet truck c3 the secondary information center screen going blank and the on/off button not restoring the display. *slc12/13/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
08-08906/01/200810026586Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe11/14/2008
00372D01/01/200410007287Onstar system is attempting and/or completing phone calls which the operator of the vehicle did not initiate. *tt06/09/2004
11100110/11/2001627986Information for customers that reportedly are having difficulties programming their home link transmitter. *tt03/01/2002
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
04013900706/01/200410012175Loss of heating ventilation air conditioning. system mode and or temperature control. *eh02/16/2005
04013801008/01/200410011190Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool ge-47742. *tt01/10/2005
308601/01/200410009509Air conditioner (a/c) low pressure switch diagnostic tool. currently the a/c low pressure switch open/close pressures cannot be accurately determined by measuring pressure at the low side service port. *tt10/04/2004
03013801909/01/2004030138019A10005551Underhood air conditioner rattle noise heard on acceleration or a sudden loss of air conditioner system performance. *tt this bulletin replaces 03-01-38-019 dated 11-01-2003. to include various modles including 2002-2004 commercial up03/02/2004
01139B01/01/200401139C10004105Air conditioning compressor belt or tensioner jumps or flutters causing a rattle noise. service vme. *tt11/18/2003
020138007A08/01/2004020138007C10002835Poor air conditioner performance - air conditioner will not blow cold enough. *tt *ar09/26/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
01084400807/01/2001620816This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers that effective with vehicle production in may 1, 2001, certain vehicles are being shipped with a new fluorescent orange plastic antenna wrench as part of the antenna. *tt08/30/2001
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
0205012/01/200210000017Emission label visibility. *tt02/07/2003
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0554608/01/200510016503Program bulletin (customer satisfaction program)-15,000 mile (24,000 km) fuel filter change. 2002 chevrolet kodiak and 2001-2002 gmc topkick. *sc09/14/2005
0701200407/01/200410014251Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005 *sc04/29/2005
03008902007/01/200310012550Summary of published bulletins. *eh03/07/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12/03/2011147000
 Both the driver side and rear brake lines, because of rust, burst at the same time. it was lucky the car was not on the road.i have replaced all the lines and had to replace the front calipers because the bleeding nippled were completly gone due to rust. the rear calipers were in good shape.over the course of ownership, i have had to forcefully remove the tires from the hub because they were rusted to the hub. again i was lucky that i did this work at home and would have been in serious trouble had i been forced to change tires due to a flat. it also appears the truck frame is showing advance rusting for its age and milelage.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
05/01/200215004
 Consumer complains of premature stalling at idle. the vehicle lacks sufficient power, it surges and at times refuses to accelerate. the transmission doesn't shift down properly out of 4th gear and the air conditioning unit does not cool properly and makes whistling noises. *jg *jb