Recall 99V-320: 1999 Chevrolet B7, 1999 Chevrolet C6500 and 4 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 15, 1999, covering about 391 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: medium duty conventional cab trucks and school bus chassis equipped with an automatic transmission, have transmission shift cable end rods that have not been crimped to the proper specification. Over time, the shift cable could be pulled out of the rod end causing the driver to lose the ability to manually change transmission gears.
The risk
With this condition, the vehicle may move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a new shift cable.
Notes
Gm recall no. 99040.owner notification began november 30, 1999. 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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V320000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet B7 | 1999 | All years |
| Chevrolet C6500 | 1999 | All years |
| Chevrolet C7500 | 1999 | All years |
| GMC B7 | 1999 | All years |
| GMC C6500 | 1999 | All years |
| GMC C7500 | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-320?
Vehicle description: medium duty conventional cab trucks and school bus chassis equipped with an automatic transmission, have transmission shift cable end rods that have not been crimped to the proper specification. Over time, the shift cable could be pulled out of the rod end causing the driver to lose the ability to manually change transmission gears.
How is recall 99V-320 fixed?
Dealers will install a new shift cable.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.