Find old recalls by VIN

jamesberry99 · June 11, 2014

On another forum on this site, a guy said that there was a recall on the distributor for the 2001 Silverado V6 . I own 2001 Silverado 1500 V6 and am having the same issue as this other guy was (truck won't start when it rains). However, when I called my dealer, they said there's no recall on it for my truck.

How can I double check to be sure they didn't just miss it, or that it didn't show up in there system because the recall is so old???

Thanks for the help!

My VIN is 1GCEC14W41Z119202

Doug_Scott · June 12, 2014

No idea about recall, but, it may have been a service bulletin. That is not the same as a recall. You should be able to walk into any dealership and have the VIN checked to see if it is under any recalls.

gmtech4 · June 12, 2014

it comes up instantly when the vin is entered by the advisor if its a campaign ,,,,,

im fairly certain that there is no time limit for a campaign ,

TSBs have to found by a tech in service information on the shop floor ,,,

a truck that doesnt start is not a campaign or a recall as you other people call it ,,,,lol

sorry ,,,nice try thou lol

Duelin · June 12, 2014

No recall that I know of just a TSB. And I am not sure if this is the one you were referring to.

Document ID# 1373006

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Poor Engine Performance - Misfire, Rough Idle, Service Engine Soon/Check Engine Light Illuminated, DTC P0300 Set (Inspect DIstributor Ignition (DI) System Components and Replace As Necessary) #03-06-04-041 - (08/26/2003)
Poor Engine Performance -- Misfire, Rough Idle, Service Engine Soon/Check Engine Light Illuminated, DTC P0300 Set (Inspect Distributor Ignition (DI) System Components and Replace As Necessary)
2001-2003 Chevrolet Astro, Blazer, Express, S-10, Silverado

2001-2003 GMC Jimmy, Safari, Savana, Sierra, Sonoma

2001 Oldsmobile Bravada

with 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L Gas Engine (VINs W, X, M, R -- RPOs L35, LU3, L30, L31)

Condition
Some customers may comment on poor engine performance and the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine light being illuminated. Upon investigation, the technician may find DTC P0300 set.

Cause
This condition may be due to high levels of internal corrosion in the distributor, causing spark to go to the wrong cylinder. This corrosion is attributed to a lack of air flow internal to the cap caused by the EIP screens being clogged with debris.

Correction
Inspect the internal components of the Distributor Ignition System using the procedure listed below. A new distributor base has been released for service with improved airflow screens.

Inspect the distributor cap. You may notice a white residue on the cap walls. For higher mileage occurrences, the interior of the cap may have changed to medium brown in color.
Inspect the distributor rotor. You may notice the presence of black streaks on the plastic surface. More typical evidence would be visible green spots on the copper surface of the rotor segment.
Inspect the distributor base. You may notice high levels of surface rust on the distributor shaft or surface contamination on the sensor hold down screws.
Inspect the distributor EIP screen. The screens should be free of any debris and the mesh should be visibly porous.
All of these inspection can be done on-vehicle. If there is evidence of this internal corrosion, replace the affected component. Refer to the appropriate procedure in the Engine Controls sub-section of the applicable Service Manual.

In addition, it has been determined on the Sierra and Silverado applications with the 4.3L engine that the A/C accumulator line is routed directly above the distributor area and condensation from that line can aggravate the corrosion condition. For these vehicles, install the foam sleeve, P/N 15190971, to the A/C line. Cut a slit in the sleeve and secure to the line using tie-straps.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description

10452458
Cap, Distributor (V6)

10452457
Rotor, Distributor (V6 and V8)

93441559
Distributor (V6)

10452459
Cap, Distributor (V8)

93441558
Distributor (V8)

15190971
Foam Sleeve

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

J4360
Cap, Distributor - Replace
Use published labor operation time

J4380
Rotor, Distributor - Replace

J4530
Distributor Assembly - Replace

Add
To Install Foam Sleeve (Sierra and Silverado with 4.3L Engine Only)
0.1 hr

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.