There have been 9 safety recalls for the Chevrolet B7. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet B7.
with this condition, the vehicle may move in a direction not anticipated by the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Chevrolet B7, 1999 Chevrolet C6500, 1999 Chevrolet C7500, 1999 GMC B7, 1999 GMC C6500, 1999 GMC C7500 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Eventually, all power steering assist would cease, resulting in a loss of steering control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Chevrolet B7, 1997 GMC B7 |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 6. 0l gasoline engine, 10,000 lb. Front axle, and power steering. The power steering fluid can leak as a result of a power steering fluid supply hose interference condition. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could lead to loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Chevrolet B7, 1998 Chevrolet B7, 1997 GMC B7, 1998 GMC B7 |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with power steering. Some of these vehicles were assembled with an incorrect intermediate steering shaft. The overlap in the slip joint is insufficient allowing the steering shaft to separate. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause reduced braking capability of the front brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet B7, 1998 Chevrolet C6500, 1998 Chevrolet C7500, 1998 GMC B7, 1998 GMC C6500, 1998 GMC C7500 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with air brakes and anti-lock brake systems. Chaffing of the electric brake control harness can occur resulting in an electrical grounding condition. This will illuminate a warning light on the instrument panel and shut off the abs feature. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can prevent the backup warning system (lights and audible alarms) from operating properly, increasing the potential for an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet B7, 1995 Chevrolet B7 Chassis, 1995 Chevrolet C6, 1995 Chevrolet C7, 1995 Chevrolet Kodiak, 1995 Chevrolet P6 Chassis, 1995 GMC B7, 1995 GMC B7 Chassis, 1995 GMC C6, 1995 GMC C7, 1995 GMC P6 Chassis |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were assembled with a transmission reverse signal switch that could leak causing loss of electrical contact when the transmission is in reverse. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 7, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 30,000 |
| Aug. 23, 2000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 12,603 |
| Nov. 15, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 391 |
| Mar. 23, 1999 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 75 |
| Sep. 29, 1998 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3,969 |
| Apr. 8, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 1,590 |
| Jul. 5, 1995 | Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights | 5,482 |
| Jan. 8, 1994 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 9,673 |
| Dec. 28, 1992 | Vehicle Speed Control | 6,656 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet B7 | 1 |
| 2000 Chevrolet B7 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet B7 | 3 |
| 1998 Chevrolet B7 | 3 |
| 1997 Chevrolet B7 | 2 |
| 1995 Chevrolet B7 | 1 |
| 1993 Chevrolet B7 | 2 |