NHTSA recall 01V220000
Interior lighting
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3 more
The defect
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.
The risk
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
The 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.