NHTSA recall 00V201000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 00V201000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 00062 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2000-07-20 |
| Owners notified | 2000-09-14 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Units potentially affected | 28 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BI-FUEL OPTION FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION." THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE AT FULL ILLUMINATION LEVELS AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THE STANDARD REQUIRES AT LEAST TWO LEVELS OF ILLUMINATION.
What can happen
THIS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TYPE INDICATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION CONTROL.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER | Built 1999-07-01 to 1999-11-30. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 01-08-42-001O | 2023-02-28. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines. |
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| 010842001N | 2021-08-09. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines. |
| 010842001M | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines. |
| 010842001L | 2019-03-25. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines. |
| 01-08-42-001J | 2018-05-07. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement. |
| 01-08-42-001K | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines |
| SB-99047 | 2016-02-06. Service bulletin. PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING AN ILLUMINATION OF BACKLIGHTING OF INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AFTER ADJUSTMENT MADE TO INTENSITY OF INTERIOR LIGHT. MODEL 2000 CAVALIER, SUNFIRE. *PE |
| 3170E | 2006-02-16. Service bulletin. IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2 |
| 051603 | 2003-10-28. Service bulletin. PROPER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP THAT IS INTEGRATED IN THE REAR SPOILER. SOME DEALERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE LAMP NOT FITTING PROPERLY OR THAT PARTS ARE BEING DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. *TT |
| 291001 | 2002-03-05. Service bulletin. CUSTOMER CONCERN OF PREMATURE FOG LAMP FAILURE. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.