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NHTSA Recall 02V052000: Clutch assembly (power train)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,530 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet T Series.

1,530
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2002
owners notified (April 23)
NHTSA campaign02V052000
Manufacturer campaign02006
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Report receivedFebruary 12, 2002
Owner notificationApril 23, 2002
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain medium duty tilt cab trucks equipped with manual transmissions have a condition in which the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end that attaches to the clutch pedal pin can wear prematurely. The first noticeable effect of this wear could be the clutch pedal not returning completely to the full-up position.

Safety risk

If this occurs, the fast-idle engine speed control may not function. If the clutch master-cylinder pushrod end wears sufficiently to allow the attaching end to bend open or break off, the pedal pin would detach from the clutch rod link and the clutch would engage. If clutch engagement occurred while the vehicle was stopped, with the engine running and the transmission in gear, and if the brakes were not applied, the vehicle could move forward if the transmission were in a forward gear, or rearward if the transmission were in a reverse gear.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new clutch master-cylinder assembly and clutch pedal assembly. Owner notification began april 23, 2002. 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

Customers can 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 02V052000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet T Series1999, 2000
GMC T-Series1999, 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.