Defect Description For Recall
GM Is Recalling 1,880 Model Year 2007 Chevrolet Kodiak And T-Series, GMC Topkick And T-Series, And Isuzu F-Series And H-Series Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 7.8L Diesel Engine. The Air Compressor In Some Of These Vehicles May Not Build Enough Air Pressure To Support The Air Brake System. If This Condition Were To Occur While The Vehicles Was Stationary (Brakes Applied), The Air Brakes Would Remain Applied And Prevent The Vehicle From Moving.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
T-SERIES
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
09V309000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Compressor
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver Ignores These Warnings And Continues To Drive The Vehicle, And If There Was A Continued Loss Of Pressure, The Rear Spring Parking Brakes Would Automatically Apply, Preventing The Truck From Being Driven.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Air Compressor For Its Ability To Build Air Pressure, And Either Modify The Air Compressor By Elimination Of The Suppression Valve Or Replace The Air Compressor Assembly Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During August 2009. Owners May Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, GMC At 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu At 1-800-255-6727 Or At Www.Gmownercenter.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20060601
End Of Manufacture
20070331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1880
Date Owners Notified
20090901
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20090729
Make Campaign Number
9153