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2000 Chevrolet Cavalier recall: interior lighting

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on July 20, 2000. It covers about 28 vehicles.

vehicles affected
28
reported
Jul 20, 2000
owners notified
Sep 14, 2000
related complaints
19

Interior lighting

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the bi-fuel option fail to comply with fmvss no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination." the instrument panel lights in these vehicles are at full illumination levels and cannot be adjusted. The standard requires at least two levels of illumination.
Risk
This could make it more difficult to see objects outside the vehicle when driving at night.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel type indicator switch assembly, which includes the instrument panel illumination control.

Recall number 00V201000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 19 complaints about lights problems.

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Questions about recall 00V201000

Is there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier interior lighting?

Yes. Recall 00V201000, reported on July 20, 2000, covers about 28 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V201000?

Dealers will replace the fuel type indicator switch assembly, which includes the instrument panel illumination control.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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