The worst 2001 GMC C Series(Medium) problems
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty c series vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) conversion kit. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the engine could backfire and fracture the plastic inlet elbow within the engine compartment.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, and the hood of the vehicle were open, plastic fragments from the elbow could cause injury to people in the immediate area. In addition, the vehicle will stop running due to inadequate fuel supply.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a temporary inlet elbow that is reinforced with a fiberglass wrap. The installation of this temporary elbow will eliminate the safety condition. For the permanent repair, dealers will install aluminum inlet elbows. A preliminary owner notification was mailed to consumers during may 2001. Owner notification began may 21, 2001. A separate owner notification will be mailed when parts are available for the permanent repair. 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.
Recall number 01V080000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 GMC C Series(Medium) 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign inlet elbow separation
- Cutomer satisfaction campaign regarding inlet elbow separation
- This communication is to provide dealer personnel with the same information that was provided in a...
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Is the 2001 GMC C Series(Medium) reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 GMC C Series(Medium).
What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC C Series(Medium)?
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How many recalls does the 2001 GMC C Series(Medium) have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, other.
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