1999 CHEVROLET T SERIES
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 58 TSBs
02V052000 Feb 12, 2002
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CLUTCH MASTER-CYLINDER PUSHROD END THAT ATTACHES TO THE CLUTCH PEDAL PIN CAN WEAR PREMATURELY. THE FIRST NOTICEABLE EFFECT OF THIS WEAR COULD BE THE CLUTCH PEDAL NOT RETURNING COMPLETELY TO THE FULL... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE FAST-IDLE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MAY NOT FUNCTION. IF THE CLUTCH MASTER-CYLINDER PUSHROD END WEARS SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW THE ATTACHING END TO BEND OPEN OR BREAK OFF, THE PEDAL PIN WOULD DETACH FROM THE CLUTCH ROD LINK AND THE CLUTCH WOULD ENGAGE. IF CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT OCCURRED WHI... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CLUTCH MASTER-CYLINDER ASSEMBLY AND CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2002. 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 CHEVROLE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 27, 2005
Incident date: Aug 28, 2005
FIRST OF ALL, I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO PUT IN THE "# OF FAILURES" FIELD SINCE THE PROBLEM OCCURS MANY TIMES EACH DAY AND WE JUST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE LESS THAN A MONTH AGO, SO OBVIOUSLY IT'S GOING TO OCCUR THOUSANDS OF TIMES UNLESS FIXED. WE BOUGHT OUR 1999 CHEVY TAHOE THE END OF AUGUST THIS YEAR FROM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 22, 2003
FAILURE TO BRAKE HARD ENOUGH OR BRAKES NOT FULLY RESPONDING DURING PANIC SITUATION. PROCEEDING IN VEHICLE AT 50-60 MPH FOLLOWING BEHIND A CAR TOWING A SMALL FISHING BOAT. TRAFFIC AHEAD IN HOWARD COUNTY STOPPED SUDDENLY & CAN AHEAD BRAKED HARD. I ALSO THEN BRAKED HARD. THE WHEELS NEVER LOCKED UP, NOR... Read more
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 CHEVROLET T SERIES
58 manufacturer communications from 54 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 11 |
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 3 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
020604041
Sep 1, 2005
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
DIAGNOSTIC HINTS / TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR DENSO COMMON RAIL FUEL SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB AND COMMERCIAL MODELS. *TT
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
030526001
Aug 1, 2003
051120 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
RELEASE OF NEW PARK BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS. *TT
030604014
Feb 1, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
OIL PRESENT AROUND TURBO AREA, OIL LEVEL LOW, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE MAY DROP. *TT
020604060
Dec 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUTDOWN FEATURE. *TT
020864020
Sep 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PASSENGER DOOR OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR VIBRATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 2000 - 2001 WT500 SERIES MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS. *TT
000138005A
Jul 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT INSTABILITY OF THE A/C CONDENSER OR THAT THE A/C SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
020232010
Jun 1, 2002
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP NOISE ON F MODEL MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS WITH ISUZU 7.8L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
020601024
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, SUCH AS THE CHEVROLET AND GMC WT 5500 MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS, THE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE ROCKER ARM DAMAGE OR ROCKER BRIDGE DAMAGE FOLLOWING OVERHAUL OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF THE VALVE BRIDGE STUD INSTALLED DEPTH IS
02006A
May 29, 2002
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL 02006A REVISION - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER PUSHROD WEAROUT. *TT
020730017
May 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CONCERN WITH NO SHIFT, HARSH SHIFT, NO ENGAGEMENT, TRANSMISSION IN DEFAULT, CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, RANGE INHIBITED INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SET ON F-MODEL MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB M
02006
Apr 16, 2002
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
THIS MESSAGE ANNOUNCES RECALL 02006 REGARDING A CONDITION IN WHICH THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD END THAT ATTCHES TO THE CLUTCH PEDAL PIN MAY WEAR TO THE POINT OF NOT PERFORMING AS INTENDED. *TT
020523001A
Apr 1, 2002
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON SOME VEHICLE WITH FOUR-PISTON FIXED CALIPER REAR DISC BRAKES. *TT
020603002
Mar 1, 2002
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. *SLC
020232004
Mar 1, 2002
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING GEAR GREASE SEEPAGE FROM AROUND SECTOR (OUTPUT) SHAFT (INSTALL NEW SECTOR (OUTPUT) SHAFT SEALS).*JG
020137002
Mar 1, 2002
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE DIAGNOSIS/RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INOPERATIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS. *TT
020603002
Mar 1, 2002
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE ENGINE WILL NOT START. *JG
020604006
Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATIONS INTERMITTENTLY, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE SET, BLOWN FUSES, AND ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TT
020523001
Jan 1, 2002
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
SOME CUSTOMERS AND DEALERS MAY COMMENT ON ACCELERATED UNEVEN BRAKE PAD WEAR ON F6-7 MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS AND H6-7 CONVENTIONAL MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *TT
000601023A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION USED WHEN DIAGNOSING NOISE CONDITIONS SUCH AS ENGINE RATTLE NOISE, SPARK KNOCK AT 2000 - 2500 RPM RANGE, UNDER A MODERATE TO HEAVY LOAD WITH A WARMED UP ENGINE. *TT
99066D
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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
000604003A
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SETTING OVERNIGHT. *TT
010731003
Dec 1, 2001
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CONCERNS ABOUT A SLIPPING CLUTCH OR EARLY CLUTCH FAILURE. *TT
010602011
Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CHEVROLET AND GMC 6-7F MEDIUM DUTY TILT CAB MODELS WITH ISUZU DIESEL ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATS, TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT, AUDIBLE WARNING ALARM SOUNDS, AND CHECK GAUGE LAMP ON. *YH
010420005
Nov 1, 2001
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
INFORMATION REGARDING CORRECT VEHICLE APPLICATION FOR EATON. 1990-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC C-SERIES CONVENTIONAL AND T-SERIES TILT CAB MEDIUM DUTY MODELS. *YH
010604037B
Oct 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *YH
010863001
Aug 1, 2001
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SUBJECT ON HOOD HINGE RATTLE COMING FROM EITHER OR BOTH FRONT CORNERS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEAR THE HOOD HINGE AREAS FOR 1995 - 2002 PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS. *ET
010604039
Aug 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SET, AND / OR BLOWN FUSES. *TT
010604037
Jun 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON INOPERATIVE SECONDARY FUEL TANK TRANSFER PUMPS. *TT
010604037
Jun 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING FUEL TRANSFER PUMP INOPERATIVE. *TT
160201
Feb 16, 2001
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2001 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS WITH SPICER SEVEN SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING HEAVY VIBRATION THAT INCREASES WITH SPEED AND / OR AN OIL LEAK AND / OR A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK. *TT
010604009
Feb 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ON CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING MY2000 - 2001 CHEVROLET AND GMC WT5500 SERIES, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 0226 SET. *TT
00076
Dec 7, 2000
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS AIR BRAKES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE UNWANTED TEMPORARY ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
00863008
Dec 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING MISALIGNMENT OF AIR INTAKE DUCT WHEN CLOSING CAB. *TT
00148
Nov 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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
99066B
May 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT, MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE OR HARD START. **MR
000604014
Apr 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HARD, NO, OR SLOW START, BACKFIRE OR KICKBACK DURING CRANK / START, GRINDING OR UNUSUAL NOISES DURING CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0338. *TT
000863002
Feb 1, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME DRIVERS MAY COMMENT ON AN IMPROPER FIT / APPEARANCE BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE FRONT FENDER EXTENSIONS. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
000604003
Jan 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON ROUGH IDLE AFTER START UP, AND / OR A SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *TT
99078
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE AIR INDUCTION CONTAMINATION. *TT
990850019
Oct 1, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CONCERNS THAT THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT POWER SEAT FORWARD AND REARWARD FUNCTION IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
990601020
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCKING OR GRINDING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
990601020
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A KNOCKING OR GRINDING NOISE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT
990729004
Aug 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SOME MEDIUM DUTY MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH SHIFT EFFORT OR HARD SHIFTING CONDITION. *TT
990850014
Aug 1, 1999
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
CONCERNS WITH DRIVER / PASSENGER SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH BEZEL AT SEAT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. *TT
990730013
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT
990232004
Jun 1, 1999
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SOME MEDIUM DUTY MODELS MAY HAVE WATER INTRUSION INTO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. *TT
990849007
Jun 1, 1999
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS XJ105482 AND XJ510031 MAY EXHIBIT INACCURATE FUEL GUAGE READINGS, VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL, OR FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS FULL BUT MAY STILL ADD FUEL. *TT
990421003
Jun 1, 1999
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SLIPPING TYPE CONDITION AT THE FRONT WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD). *TT
990232004A
Jun 1, 1999
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
SOME OWNERS / OPERATORS OF MEDIUM DUTY MODELS MAY COMMEND ABOUT WATER ENTERING THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND CONTAMINATING THE POWER STEERING FLUID. *TT
990844002
Apr 1, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CD CHANGER WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN DEPRESSING THE EJECT BUTTON. *TT
990235001
Apr 1, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
866503A
Sep 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING OBD II DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1404 (REFLASH VCM). *YC
866503
Jul 1, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY SET A FALSE OBD II WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1404. *TT
3170E
Feb 16, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
3170E
Feb 16, 2006
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2
CHEVROLET T SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET T SERIES across all model years (1999, 2000).
2
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths