1999-2000 Chevrolet B7, Chevrolet C6500 and others recall: automatic transmission
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 23, 2000. It covers about 12,603 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 12,603
- reported
- Aug 23, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 26, 2000
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 00V236000
Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Chevrolet B7, Chevrolet C6500 and others automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 00V236000, reported on August 23, 2000, covers about 12,603 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V236000?
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.
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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