The problem
Vehicle description: chassis cabs. On some of these vehicles, either or both of the two body pressure relief valves (prv) may not seal and could become inoperative during the life of the vehicle if the body installed on the vehicle does not protect the prv from road debris.
The risk
If a prv does not seal, exhaust fumes could enter into the passenger cab and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure that the prvs are protected by the body of the vehicle. If the prvs are not protected by the body, the dealer will install new shielded prvs.
Contacts
Gm recall no. 00092. Owner notification began april 12, 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V404000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.