Recall - Emissions, Spark Plug Replacement: Overview
File In Section: Product RecallsBulletin No.: 02059
Date: December, 2002
PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL
SUBJECT:
02059 - SPARK PLUG - REPLACE
MODELS:
CERTAIN 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND EXPRESS; AND GMC SIERRA AND SAVANNA MODEL VEHICLES WITH 5.3L (RPO LM7 - VIN CODE T) OR 6.0L (RPO LQ4 - VIN CODE U) V8 ENGINES
CONDITION
General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and Express; and GMC Sierra and Savanna model vehicles equipped with a 5.3L (RPO LM7 - VIN Code T) or 6.0L (RPO LQ4 - VIN Code T) engine. These vehicles may have been built with wrong spark plugs. Wrong spark plugs could lead to idle degradation or engine piston damage under high load, high temperature operation, such as trailer towing.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to replace the spark plugs.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2003 Chevrolet Silverado and Express; and GMC Sierra and Savanna model vehicles equipped with a 5.3L (RPO LM7 - VIN Code T) or 6.0L (RPO LQ4 - VIN Code T) engine. The list shown, shows the dealers of record and VINs involved in this recall.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or DCS Screen 445 (IPC only) prior to beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the recall bulletin. The customer name and address data will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in this recall. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the recall bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" prior to ordering requirements. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. An emergency requirement should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
IMPORTANT:
100% of involved vehicles will require spark plug replacement. Please order parts accordingly.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Prep the vehicle.
2. Replace all spark plugs with service plug P/N 12563707.
3. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label.
4. California dealers only, provide owner with a "Vehicle Emission Recall Proof Of Correction" certificate.
RECALL IDENTIFICATION LABEL - For US and IPC
Place a Recall Identification Label on each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Recall Bulletin. Each label provides a space to include the recall number and the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the recall service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or a ball point pen.
Put the Recall Identification Label on a clean and dry surface of the radiator core support in an area that will be visible to people servicing the vehicle. When installing the Recall Identification Label, be sure to pull the tab to allow adhesion of the clear protective covering. Additional Recall Identification Labels for US dealers can be obtained from Dealer Support Materials by either ordering on the web from DWD Store, gm-dealerworld.com, or calling 1-866-700-0001 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST). Request Item Number S-1015 when ordering.
Additional Recall Identification Labels for IPC dealers can be obtained from your Regional Marketing Office.
COURTESY TRANSPORTATION
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product recall is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Submit a Product Recall Claim with the information shown.
Refer to the General Motors WINS Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION - For US
Customers will be notified of this recall on their vehicles by General Motors (see copy of customer letter shown in this bulletin.
In order to ensure full protection under the emission warranty, and the right to participate in future recalls, the customer notification letter recommends that customers have their vehicles serviced as soon as possible. It also advises that failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper maintenance.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION - For IPC
Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the attached sample letter.
In order to ensure full protection under the emission warranty, and the right to participate in future recalls, the customer notification letter recommends that customers have their vehicles serviced as soon as possible. It also advises that failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper maintenance.
DEALER RECALL RESPONSIBILITY - ALL
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this recall must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such customers, a copy of the customer letter is shown in this bulletin. Recall follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
***THE FOLLOWING 2 PARAGRAPHS ARE NOT FOR CANADA OR IPC***
When a California emissions recall is completed by a GM dealer, the dealer must provide the vehicle owner a "Proof Of Correction Certificate" which the owner may need to present to the California Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when renewing their vehicle registration.
Without this correction certificate, the owner may be unable to renew their vehicle registration. Additional Certificates can be obtained, at no charge, from Dealer Support Materials by calling 1-866-700-0001 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST). Ask for GM Item Number 1825 when ordering.
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