2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER RECALL - #00V201000
RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER |
|
| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1999 - 11/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/14/2000 |
| # Affected |
28 |
| Recalled for |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
|
|
| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO SEE OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 13, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. áTechnicians shouldárefer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. áTechnician
Sep 07, 2021 - 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
Sep 07, 2021 - 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
Aug 09, 2021 - 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Aug 09, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|