Recall 00V-343
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 to 2001 Chevrolet Suburban and 3 other models: Structure (body).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-343
- Reported
- October 25, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 35,659 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
The risk
These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 16, 2000.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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Suburban 2000 to 2001
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 to 2001
- GMC Yukon 2000 to 2001
- GMC Yukon XL 2000 to 2001