NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 Chevrolet C7500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2000 Chevrolet C7500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Chevrolet C7500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2000 Chevrolet C7500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet C7500, describing incidents dated October 1, 2000.
Most-cited components
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #566063 · Filed
CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE IS NOT RETRACTING, IT HAS BEEN REPLACED FIVE TIMES BUT STILL DOES NOT RETRACT. *YD
ODI #557784 · Filed
CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REGARDING THE PAYLOAD INFORMATION ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR JAM, HOWEVER THE LABEL REFERS THE CONSUMER TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL AND THE OWNER'S MANUAL REFERS THE CONSUMER TO THE STICKER IN THE DOOR JAM, WHICH STILL LEAVES THE CONSUMER WITH…
GM/ENGINE BACKFIRE
NHTSA #02V287000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 2,011 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 02044 · Owners notified December 18, 2002 · Vehicles built July 1, 1998 – August 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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).
GM/ABS ECU
NHTSA #00V232008 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock · NHTSA notice
Reported September 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 30,000 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 00076/00078 · Owners notified December 14, 2000 · Vehicles built April 1, 1999 – August 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2000 FOR THE B7 SERIES SCHOOL BUSES AND ON MARCH 15, 2001, FOR THE MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS. 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 1-800-222-1022 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
GM/TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE
NHTSA #00V236000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported August 23, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Potentially affected: 12,603 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 00070 · Owners notified September 26, 2000 · Vehicles built July 1, 1999 – August 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL FOR LEAKAGE, AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES AND THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Chevrolet C7500 model years
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