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2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and others recall: interior lighting

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 26, 2001. It covers about 38,863 vehicles.

vehicles affected
38,863
reported
Jun 26, 2001
owners notified
Jul 9, 2001
related complaints
12

Interior lighting

What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Risk
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V220000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 25002002 Chevrolet Silverado 25002001 Chevrolet Silverado 35002002 Chevrolet Silverado 35002001 GMC Sierra 25002002 GMC Sierra 25002001 GMC Sierra 35002002 GMC Sierra 3500

Questions about recall 01V220000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and others interior lighting?

Yes. Recall 01V220000, reported on June 26, 2001, covers about 38,863 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V220000?

Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

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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