2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 24, 2001. It covers about 126,745 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 126,745
- reported
- Apr 24, 2001
- owners notified
- Jun 29, 2001
- related complaints
- 115
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 3.4l engine and non-antilock braking system (ABS). These vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." a fuel return line can become severed in a frontal collision, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- If an ignition source was present, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 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.
Recall number 01V136000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Impala 2000-2001 20002001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 115 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 01V136000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Impala hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 01V136000, reported on April 24, 2001, covers about 126,745 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V136000?
Dealers will install a brake master cylinder bracket that will maintain positioning of the fuel line in a frontal crash. Owner notification began june 29, 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.
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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