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Safety recall · 01I006000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages Chevrolet, GMC recall

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 2, 2001. It covers about 255,770 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
01I006000
Reported
Jul 2, 2001
Vehicles
255,770
Area
Brakes

The problem

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: 1992-1994 chevrolet and gmc suburbans equipped with vacuum power-brake assist and ebc4 anti-lock brake (abs) modules. These vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance.

The risk

THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL.

The fix

Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. In addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.

Contacts

Gm has decided to conduct a service campaign to advise owners to have the brake pedal pad replaced on their vehicles. Owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Chevrolet, GMC dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01I006000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 01I006000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01I006000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01I006000 announced?

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported it to NHTSA on July 2, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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