NHTSA Campaign 01V220000
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jun 26, 2001 · 38,863 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Consequence
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. 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 CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | REDUNDANT SILVERADO 2500 | 2001 | 38,863 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 2500 | 2002 | 38,863 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2001 | 38,863 |
| CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 3500 | 2002 | 38,863 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2001 | 38,863 |
| GMC | SIERRA 2500 | 2002 | 38,863 |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2001 | 38,863 |
| GMC | SIERRA 3500 | 2002 | 38,863 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V220000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.