Recalls for your 2001 Gmc Sierra 3500

Recalls for 2001 Gmc Sierra 3500

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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 ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2004-11-24
Description
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.  

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary.  Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign.  Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.  

Notes
Sure-lok recall no.  04e-058.customers can 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.