Recall 01V220000: 2001–2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 26, 2001

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

38,863vehicles

Model years

2001–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500388 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500351 complaints
• 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 350072 complaints
• 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 350050 complaints
• 2001 GMC Sierra 2500134 complaints
• 2002 GMC Sierra 2500134 complaints
• 2001 GMC Sierra 350036 complaints
• 2002 GMC Sierra 350020 complaints