1999 CHEVROLET B7
3 recalls, 0 complaints - 32 TSBs
00V232008 Sep 7, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
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 COMPONE... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
00V236000 Aug 23, 2000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
99V320000 Nov 15, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY CONVENTIONAL CAB TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, HAVE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE END RODS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CRIMPED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME, THE SHIFT CABLE COULD BE PULLED OUT OF THE ROD END CAUSING THE DRIVER ... Read more
Consequence
WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET B7
32 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
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.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
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
050527001
Feb 1, 2005
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
INFORMATION ON AIR BRAKE PARK BRAKE CHAMBER VENT HOLES TO AVOID WATER INTRUSION. *TT
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
020604026A
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BACKFIRE AND RELATED DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *TT
020522005
Sep 1, 2002
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RELEASE OF NEW REAR BRAKE PIPE SHIELDS. *TT
TSB-013
Jun 1, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engine Backfire and Related Driveability Issues
020604026
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS IN EFFICIENTLY DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING BACKFIRE AND OTHER RELATED DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *TT
TSB-013
Jun 1, 2002
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine Backfire and Related Driveability Issues
TSB-013
Jun 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Backfire and Related Driveability Issues
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
00070
Oct 31, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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
121000
Oct 12, 2000
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON FUEL TANK SHIELDS. *TT
051000
Oct 5, 2000
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP INLET ADAPTOR INSTALLATION. *TT
000731001
Sep 1, 2000
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING NOISY RELEASE BEARING, SLIPPING CLUTCH OR INOERATIVE CLUTCH. *TT
00070
Sep 1, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE DEGRADATION. *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
990604039
Sep 1, 1999
182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
SUBJECT ON REDUCED ENGINE POWER, DTC (S) P1125, P1275, P1276, P1280, P1281, P1285, AND OR P 1286 MAY BE PRESENT (CURRENT OR IN HISTORY). *MJS
990604022
Jul 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH THE COOLANT ALARM AND OIL PRESSURE ALARM ACTIVATING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE. *TT
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