Safety Recalls of Chevrolet F7 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Chevrolet F7. 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 F7.

NHTSA Recall #: 01V140001; Apr. 10, 2001

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Chevrolet B Series, 2000 Chevrolet B Series, 1999 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 2000 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 1999 Chevrolet F6, 2000 Chevrolet F6, 1999 Chevrolet F7, 2000 Chevrolet F7, 1999 GMC B Series, 2000 GMC B Series, 1999 GMC C Series(medium), 2000 GMC C Series(medium), 1999 GMC F6, 2000 GMC F6, 1999 GMC F7, 2000 GMC F7
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V044009; Apr. 17, 2001

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Chevrolet B Series, 2000 Chevrolet B Series, 1999 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 2000 Chevrolet C Series (medium), 1999 Chevrolet F6, 2000 Chevrolet F6, 1999 Chevrolet F7, 2000 Chevrolet F7, 1999 GMC B Series, 2000 GMC B Series, 1999 GMC C Series(medium), 2000 GMC C Series(medium), 1999 GMC F6, 2000 GMC F6, 1999 GMC F7, 2000 GMC F7
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 00V232008; Sep. 7, 2000

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet B7, 1999 Chevrolet B7, 2000 Chevrolet B7, 2001 Chevrolet B7, 1998 Chevrolet C6500, 1999 Chevrolet C6500, 2000 Chevrolet C6500, 2001 Chevrolet C6500, 1998 Chevrolet C7500, 1999 Chevrolet C7500, 2000 Chevrolet C7500, 2001 Chevrolet C7500, 1998 Chevrolet F6, 1999 Chevrolet F6, 2000 Chevrolet F6, 2001 Chevrolet F6, 1998 Chevrolet F7, 1999 Chevrolet F7, 2000 Chevrolet F7, 2001 Chevrolet F7, 1998 GMC B7, 1999 GMC B7, 2000 GMC B7, 2001 GMC B7, 1998 GMC C6500, 1999 GMC C6500, 2000 GMC C6500, 2001 GMC C6500, 1998 GMC C7500, 1999 GMC C7500, 2000 GMC C7500, 2001 GMC C7500, 1998 GMC F6, 1999 GMC F6, 2000 GMC F6, 2001 GMC F6, 1998 GMC F7, 1999 GMC F7, 2000 GMC F7, 2001 GMC F7
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet F7 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 17, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 6,386
Apr. 10, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 6,386
Sep. 7, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 30,000


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet F7 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 Chevrolet F7 1
2000 Chevrolet F7 3
1999 Chevrolet F7 3
1998 Chevrolet F7 1