Vehicle recall 00V159000 · June 16, 2000

1997-1998 Chevrolet S10

Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
Consequence: This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Notes: Owner notification began July 28, 2000.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.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V159000
Reported to NHTSA: June 16, 2000
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 00050
Owner notification: July 28, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 306
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V159000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Chevrolet S10 (1997-1998): 1998, 1997

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