GMC B7 1999: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V236000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | B7 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-26 | 2000-08-23 | 2000-08-25 |
Production Dates: 1998-05-01 - 1999-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00070
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12603
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL FOR LEAKAGE, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES AND THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. 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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
