Recalls for your 2001 Gmc Sierra 2500

Recalls for 2001 Gmc Sierra 2500

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DEFECT #1 - INTERIOR LIGHTING


Posted on: 2001-07-03
Description
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.

Consequence
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2001-04-24
Description
Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no.  120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.  The problem was caused by a computer error that resulted in the certification label listing tire size and inflation pressure information that differ from the tire size and the inflation pressure information for the tires on the vehicle.  If the vehicle owner or someone servicing the vehicle inflates the tires according to the pressure specified on the label versus the appropriate pressure for the tires, the tires could be under-inflated or over-inflated depending on the tires mounted on the vehicle.

Consequence
If the tires are under-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire, and the tire could degrade to a point of allowing sudden air loss.  If the tires are over-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire and increase susceptibility to road hazard damage.  If sudden air loss or a road hazard causes damage to a tire, control of the vehicle could be adversely affected and could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions.  However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires.  Owner notification began may 31, 2001.  Owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE


Posted on: 2006-05-22
Description
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses.  (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications).  The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification.  As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.

Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak.  In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Corrective Action
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge.  The recall began on october 18, 2006.  Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - STEERING


Posted on: 2006-02-01
Description
Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos.  Fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles.  The pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control.

Consequence
Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death.

Corrective Action
Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during february 2006.  Owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, suvs, and hummer h2 vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR


Posted on: 2006-06-06
Description
Certain federal-mogul national and carquest aftermarket hub assemblies, p/n 515058, sold for use on 2001-2006 general motors 1500 and 2500 4wd trucks.  On the subject hub assemblies, the abs sensor cord departs from the hub assembly at a 90 degree angle.  As a result, there is a fit issue with the brake rotor dust shield interfering with the abs sensor cord.  If the hub assembly is installed despite this interference, the gap between the abs sensor and the tone wheel may be altered.  This may weaken the output of the abs sensor.  Diminished output could result in an unwanted abs activation at low speeds and stopping distance could be affected.

Consequence
If stopping distance is limited, a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify its owners and will either credit the customers account or replace the unit.  The recall is expected to begin during june 2006.  Owners can contact federal-mogul customer service at 1-800-563-8507 ext 3530.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket national and carquest hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.