NHTSA Recall 00V232008: Antilock (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30,000 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Chevrolet B7.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V232008 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00076/00078 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | September 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Notes
Owner notification began december 14, 2000 for the b7 series school buses and on march 15, 2001, for the medium duty trucks and tractors. 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 1-800-222-1022 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V232008
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet B7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Chevrolet C6500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Chevrolet C7500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Chevrolet F6 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Chevrolet F7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| GMC B7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| GMC C6500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| GMC C7500 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| GMC F6 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| GMC F7 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.