NHTSA Recall 00V201000: Interior lighting
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V201000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00062 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 20, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the bi-fuel option fail to comply with FMVSS no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination." the instrument panel lights in these vehicles are at full illumination levels and cannot be adjusted. The standard requires at least two levels of illumination.
Safety risk
This could make it more difficult to see objects outside the vehicle when driving at night.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel type indicator switch assembly, which includes the instrument panel illumination control.
Notes
Owner notification began september 14, 2000.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V201000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.