Recall 01V-220
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2001 to 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3 other models: Interior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-220
- Reported
- June 26, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 38,863 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is 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.
The risk
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
The fix
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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2001 to 2002
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2001 to 2002
- GMC Sierra 2500 2001 to 2002
- GMC Sierra 3500 2001 to 2002