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vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. in addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.

Corrective Action

these conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. owner notification began july 9, 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.

2001 Gmc C3500

Component

Interior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

these conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1999 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1998 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1997 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1996 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1995 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1994 Gmc C3500

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Switches:Brake Light

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. with the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. the brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.

Corrective Action

this would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.

1994 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1993 Gmc C3500

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

1993 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1992 Gmc C3500

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. the bolt can disengage from the nut.

Corrective Action

if the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.

1992 Gmc C3500

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

1992 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1991 Gmc C3500

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

1991 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1990 Gmc C3500

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.

Corrective Action

incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.

Recall Notes

provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.

1990 Gmc C3500

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

1990 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1989 Gmc C3500

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

trucks can contain incorrect instructions on how to properly adjust rear seat lap-shoulder belts as required by fmvss 209.

Corrective Action

incorrectly adjusted seat belt would not properlyrestrain occupant in an accident of sudden stop; trucks would not comply withfmvss 209.

Recall Notes

provide owner's manual insert containing the correct rear lap-shoulder belt instructions.

1989 Gmc C3500

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

1989 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1988 Gmc C3500

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Corrective Action

the vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

1987 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1986 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1985 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1984 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1983 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1982 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1981 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1980 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1979 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1978 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1977 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1976 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1975 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

1974 Gmc C3500

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1974 Gmc C3500

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.