NHTSA Campaign 99V320000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Nov 15, 1999 · 391 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO MANUALLY CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | B7 | 1999 | 391 |
| CHEVROLET | C6500 | 1999 | 391 |
| CHEVROLET | C7500 | 1999 | 391 |
| GMC | B7 | 1999 | 391 |
| GMC | C6500 | 1999 | 391 |
| GMC | C7500 | 1999 | 391 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V320000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.