NHTSA Campaign 01I016000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA campaign 01I016000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the fuel system, other. The repair is free.
01I016000 covers 2 models from Chevrolet and GMC, model years 2001.
Besides 01I016000, GENERAL MOTORS CORP has 2 other recalls on the fuel system, other on this site.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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 BODY.
- The risk
- IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE INLET ELBOW WOULD BE RETAINED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP RUNNING DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY.
- The fix
- DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ALUMINUM INLET ELBOW AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
- Notes
- GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL A NEW ALUMINUM INLET ELBOW ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-862-4389, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
Vehicles covered by 01I016000 (2)
Chevrolet (1)
GMC (1)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 01I016000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted