NHTSA Recall 01V220000: Interior lighting
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,863 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chevrolet Redundant Silverado 2500.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V220000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01050 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | June 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 9, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
Safety risk
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. 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 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
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 01V220000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Redundant Silverado 2500 | 2001 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 2002 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2001, 2002 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 | 2001, 2002 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 | 2001, 2002 |
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.