Chevrolet Redundant Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500; GMC Sierra 2500 and 1 more (2001-2002): Interior lighting
Recall 01V220000 · Jun 26, 2001 · General Motors Corp.
38,863
vehicles affected
38,863
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V220000
- Date
- Jun 26, 2001
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 38,863
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Interior lighting
- Model years
- 2001-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
5 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Redundant Silverado 2500 | 2001 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500 | 2002 |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | 2001-2002 |
| GMC | Sierra 2500 | 2001-2002 |
| GMC | Sierra 3500 | 2001-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V220000?
5 models: Chevrolet Redundant Silverado 2500 (2001), Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (2002), Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2001-2002) and 2 more, about 38,863 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V220000?
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.
What can happen?
THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.