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: 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.
Contacts
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.
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 01I016000.
- 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.