NHTSA Recall 07V521000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V521000; Date: Nov. 7, 2007
If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Chevrolet Silverado; 2001 Chevrolet Suburban; 2001 GMC Sierra; 2001 GMC Yukon
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 11,974
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8. 1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall Notes:
Gm recall no. 06083. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 18, 2007
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