2001 Chevrolet C Series

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2001 Chevrolet C Series. Newest first.

• Fuel system, other

  Sep 1, 2001NHTSA 01I016000Incomplete vehicle

  This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 2001 chevrolet and GMC c-series medium duty vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) conversion kit. the engine could backfire causing the inlet elbow to separate from its throttle…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If this were to occur, the inlet elbow would be retained but the vehicle would stop running due to inadequate fuel supply.

  Remedy

  Dealer will install a new aluminum inlet elbow at no charge to the consumer.

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• Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  May 17, 2001NHTSA 01V1590009,196 vehicles

  Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2ND and 3RD row of seats that could be cracked. with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. gm IS enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. owner notification began july 2, 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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Fuel/propulsion system1
2. Parking brake1

Latest complaints

• Jul 4, 2015TN188,288 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system
  My 2001 chevy cavalier, has an ignition switch failure, malfunctioned in the middle of the street while I was driving. my car cut of in the middle of an intersection, me and my grand children were injured. I was referred to contact this third party company named: esis/gm central claims unit…

  My 2001 chevy cavalier, has an ignition switch failure, malfunctioned in the middle of the street while I was driving. my car cut of in the middle of an intersection, me and my grand children were injured. I was referred to contact this third party company named: esis/gm central claims unit located at p.o. Box 300 mail code 482 C19 B61 detroit, mi 48265-3000, 800.888.0164. I was informed by this company no claims will be processed, that's why gm contracted to stop all claims from processing in the system, on the issue of "ignition switch failure with chevy cavalier 2001. request immediate compensation with this issue. my car was totaled out. Complete lost and physical injuries. gm #[xxx] gm # [xxx] I have tried to contact gm several times no reply. seeking to be compensated for my lost and physical injuries. sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr

• Sep 27, 2004TX35,430 mi
  Parking brake

  Parking brake IS defective. When applying the parking brake it goes to the floor and vehicle will continue to move forward. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs, and was told that the parking brake was not covered by the warranty. *Ak vehicle parking brake fails to hold the vehicle. the consumer was reimburse for the service charge. *tc

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Hydraulic pump failres

  EA04012Opened Apr 30, 2004Closed Feb 28, 2005Recall 05V005000
  Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these…

  Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.

• Parking brake failure

  EA04011Opened Apr 9, 2004Closed May 10, 2005Recall 05V161000
  In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according…

  In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. A total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi IS aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis IS closed. For additional information, see the attached closing report.

• Parking brake failure

  PE03057Opened Dec 8, 2003Closed Apr 9, 2004
  Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out…

  Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part IS also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake IS intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear IS caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. Odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10114474This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
• 10114470This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10114431This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10114408This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
• 10114343This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.
• 10114342This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
• 10113787This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
• 10113662This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
• 10112664This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles may have a no power or no connect concern. Technician will find that the OnStar led is red and Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 is set. Technician will need to replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module if the Station Identification number falls in the ranges 14,000,000 - 16,000,000 or 22,000,000 - 23,200,000.
• 10112641This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correct fluid to the proper testing center.
• 10112116This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blow by. Technician will need to inspect the engine for Cylinder damage or scoring, An out of round cylinder bore, Dirt intrusion, and Catalytic Converter failure.
• 10112013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10055254Isuzu: information concerning the installation of the fuel injector pipes into a long block assembly. 1999 - 2002 isuzu fsr/ftr/fvr, 1999 - 2009 chevrolet or GMC t6500/t7500/t8500, 2000 - 2004 chevrolet or GMC wt5500, 2000 - 2004 isuzu frr, 2003 - 2009 chevrolet or GMC c6500/c7500/c8500, 2004 - 2009 isuzu ftr/fvr/fxr, 2005 - 2007 isuzu htr/hvr/hxr, 2005 - 2010 chevrolet or GMC w3500/w4500/w5500, 2005 - 2015 isuzu npr/nprhd/nqr/nrr, and 2013 - 2014 isuzu npr.
• 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
• 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
• 10017531Information on air brake park brake chamber vent holes to avoid water intrusion.
• 10004297Effect of steering box limiter adjustment on turning radius and possibility of power steering system damage due to improper adjustment. Various 1990-2004 models.
• 10000454Antilock brake system (ABS) indicator illuminates when power takeoff (pto) IS engaged.
• 10000167Engine stall, no start, hard start condition.
• 634956Concerns with intermittent engine no crank, when the clutch IS applied.*tt
• 634909Subject regarding tie rod replacement- inner procedure.
• 634907Technical service information on antilock brake system (ABS) indicator illuminates when power takeoff (pto) IS engaged.
• 634903Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code b2725.
• 634901Subject regarding revised wheel bearing adjustment procedure.
• 634850Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on some vehicle with four-piston fixed caliper rear disc brakes.
• 634831Subject regarding higher than expected engine oil consumption.
• 634716Oil leak at oil cooler to engine block mating surface (replace o-rings, apply sealant). Updated updated 6/17/08.
• 634712Information on vehicles exhibiting a random engine ticking noise.
• 634298Subject regarding low oil pressure and new oil level indicator. Nlm
• 631973Subject regarding the availability of pickup box reinforcement kits for toolbox/rear window barrier/ladder rack applications. *Slc
• 631239Some customers may comment that the rear door window IS inoperative. *Slc
• 629718Some vehicles may comment on continued oil consumption with blue or whitish smoke on start up.
• 629530Subject regarding service diagnosis/recommendations for inoperative air conditioning systems.
• 629525Some customers may comment on a resonating noise or vibration in the passenger compartment with a/c on between 2000 - 2400 rpm.
• 629495Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p1221 service manual information.
• 629454Some owners of certain pickup models may comment on an accessory drive noise.
• 628945Some customers and dealers may comment on accelerated uneven brake pad wear on F6-7 medium duty tilt cab models and H6-7 conventional medium duty models.
• 628938Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine.
• 628936Pickup box sheet metal fractures/damage when using aftermarket accessories such as tool boxes, window barrier and ladder racks.
• 628932Some customers may comment on excessive noise from the engine compartment with the air conditioner on, air conditioner inoperative.

Every Chevrolet C Series model year

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