1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire recall: interior lighting
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 11, 1999. It covers about 6,584 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,584
- reported
- Aug 11, 1999
- owners notified
- Sep 2, 1999
- related complaints
- 21
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination." the instrument panel backlighting may not function after adjusting the interior light intensity.
- Risk
- If the instrument panel is not lit at night, the driver may not be able to see the controls and displays.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the body control module, and if necessary, replace it.
Recall number 99V218000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cavalier 1999 1999
- Pontiac Sunfire 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 99V218000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire interior lighting?
Yes. Recall 99V218000, reported on August 11, 1999, covers about 6,584 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V218000?
Dealers will test the body control module, and if necessary, replace it.
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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