NHTSA recall 02V287000

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Campaign
Published by	NHTSA (United States)
Campaign number	02V287000
Manufacturer's number	02044
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Reported	2002-11-04
Owners notified	2002-12-18
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Units potentially affected	2011

What is wrong

CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY C-SERIES AND B7 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.4 LITER GAS ENGINE AND AN IMPCO LPG CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT.

What can happen

IF THE DAMAGED AIR CLEANER PARTS ARE DISLODGED FROM THEIR NORMAL POSITION, THESE PARTS COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND/OR HOT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE TUBE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

The remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED MIXER BONNET AND AIR CLEANER HOUSING COVER, SELECTIVE UPGRADES IN VARIOUS CONNECTIONS RELATED TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, AND IF NEEDED, A NEW AIR CLEANER FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2002. 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.

Notes

GM RECALL NO. 02044. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles this campaign lists
1999 CHEVROLET C6500	Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-06-30.
2000 CHEVROLET C6500	Built 1998-07-01 to 2000-08-31.
1999 CHEVROLET C7500	Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-06-30.
2000 CHEVROLET C7500	Built 1998-07-01 to 2000-08-31.
2000 GMC B7	Built 1999-07-01 to 2000-08-31.
1999 GMC C6500	Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-06-30.
2000 GMC C6500	Built 1999-07-01 to 2000-08-31.
1999 GMC C7500	Built 1998-10-01 to 1999-06-30.
2000 GMC C7500	Built 1999-07-01 to 2000-08-31.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
16-NA-383	2024-07-16. Service bulletin. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
16-NA-383	2024-03-19. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
22-NA-074	2024-02-29. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
PI1394B	2024-02-02. Service bulletin. This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
23-NA-153	2023-09-26. Service bulletin. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073	2023-09-15. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
22-NA-009	2023-04-12. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
21-NA-124	2023-01-06. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
22-NA-074	2022-12-03. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-009	2022-10-12. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.