C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2001)
Technical Service Bulletin # 06083
Date: 071211
Recall - Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement
Subject:
Product Safety - Crankshaft Position Sensor Engine Stall
# 06083 - (12/11/2007)
Models:
2001 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban
2001 GMC Sierra, Yukon XL
Equipped with 8.1L V8 (RPO L18 - VIN G) Engine
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2001 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban; GMC
Sierra and Yukon XL model vehicles, equipped with an 8.1L V8 (RPO L18 - VIN G) engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the
crankshaft position sensor can fail intermittently or permanently. If the sensor fails intermittently, the Service Engine Soon (SES) light may illuminate
and the vehicle may run rough. In addition, the engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period. If the sensor fails
permanently, the engine will quit running and will not re-start.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the crankshaft position sensor.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2001 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban; GMC Sierra and Yukon XL model vehicles, equipped with an 8.1L V8 (RPO L18
- VIN G) engine and built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the
above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicle, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no
involved vehicles currently assigned.
-- US GM - GM DealerWorld Recall Information
-- Canadian GM dealers - GMinfoNet Recall Reports
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
