Chevrolet B7 recalls
There are 9 safety recalls on record for the Chevrolet B7, covering 70,439 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Chevrolet B7 recalls by model year
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Service brakes, air: antilock
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu.
Recall number 00V232008 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. The transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. Dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.
Recall number 00V236000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V320000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6.0l gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. Front axle, and power steering. The power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition.
- Risk
- Eventually, all power steering assist would cease, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new power steering hose and adapter.
Recall number 99V057000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate.
- Risk
- This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering shaft and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft.
Recall number 98V237000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. This will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the ABS feature.
- Risk
- This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the harness for chaffing and proper routing and will repair if necessary.
Recall number 98V073000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: back up lights
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with a transmission reverse signal switch that could leak causing loss of electrical contact when the transmission is in reverse. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can prevent the backup warning system (lights and audible alarms) from operating properly, increasing the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the reverse signal pressure switch.
Recall number 95V130000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft.
- Risk
- Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary.
Recall number 94V028000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- A manufacturing condition in the throttle body injector (tbi) unit might occur to allow the throttle cam lever to disengage from the throttle drive shaft.
- Risk
- If the throttle cam lever disengages from the throttledrive shaft, the engine could go to wide open throttle without prior warning.this loss of vehicle accelerator control could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace the throttle drive cover assembly.
Recall number 92V187000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet B7 recalls
How do I check if my Chevrolet B7 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet B7 have?
9, covering service brakes, air, power train and steering.
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