Recalls for C7 CHEVROLET, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, Nov 15, 1999

A recall was issued on Nov 15, 1999 for C7 CHEVROLET, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION problems. 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.WITH THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN A DIRECTION NOT ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SHIFT CABLE.
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).