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1997 CHEVROLET B7

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 15 TSBs

99V057000 Mar 23, 1999
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L GASOLINE ENGINE, 10,000 LB. FRONT AXLE, AND POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING FLUID CAN LEAK AS A RESULT OF A POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
Consequence
EVENTUALLY, ALL POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD CEASE, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW POWER STEERING HOSE AND ADAPTER.
75 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
98V237000 Sep 29, 1998
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE OVERLAP IN THE SLIP JOINT IS INSUFFICIENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT.
3,969 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET B7

15 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2
010000 STEERING2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT1
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
00064E Sep 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEADING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD/NO STARTS, HESITATION, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 00064. *TT PRODUCT
030232044 Sep 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
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
00064C Sep 1, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC DIESEL FUEL INJECTION PUMP, LEAKING TO COMPLAINTS OF POOR PERFORMANCE OR FUEL ECONOMY, HARD / NO STARTS, HESITATION, AS WELL AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TT
020522005 Sep 1, 2002
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RELEASE OF NEW REAR BRAKE PIPE SHIELDS. *TT
000525004 Dec 1, 2000
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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
121000 Oct 12, 2000
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON FUEL TANK SHIELDS. *TT
000731001 Sep 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING NOISY RELEASE BEARING, SLIPPING CLUTCH OR INOERATIVE CLUTCH. *TT
990526001 Nov 1, 1999
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) FLICKER CONDITION. *TT
990525004 Oct 1, 1999
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONCERNS WITH INTERMITTENT MULTIFUNCTION ALARM ACTIVATION. *TT
98050 Oct 1, 1998
010000 STEERING
PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CONDITION IN WHICH AN INCORRECT INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. *TT
667302 Apr 1, 1997
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH SLIPPING/HIGH PEDAL EFFORT (INSTALL CLUTCH KIT). *TW
666307 Mar 1, 1997
071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
DIESEL ENGINE - ENGINE LOW POWER IN COLD WEATHER (REPLACE PRIMARY FUEL FILTER). *TW

CHEVROLET B7 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET B7 across all model years (1993, 2001).

14 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET B7 - Year by Year

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1997 (current) 2 0
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