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.