2001 C5 Re-calls
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Western NY
If you get a copy of the GMVIS for your VIN that document would list any recalls that were still open (ie not performed to the car). It would also indicate recalls that are closed (performed) along with the date and a cryptic description.
Keep in mind that any recall of the car could have been performed by the dealer if you ever had the car back to the dealer for anything including a simple thing like an oil change. While most dealers will tell you that they performed a recall, they don't have to tell you anything.
You can get a copy of the GMVIS for the car by sending an email, with your VIN and asking them to email it back, to either of the following two Forum Supporting vendors:
dfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com Dennis Fichtner
gene@gmpartshouse.com Gene Culley
Some dealers will give you a printed copy as a courtesy while others feel that it is their duty to fleece you for anything that pertains to your car.
Keep in mind that any recall of the car could have been performed by the dealer if you ever had the car back to the dealer for anything including a simple thing like an oil change. While most dealers will tell you that they performed a recall, they don't have to tell you anything.
You can get a copy of the GMVIS for the car by sending an email, with your VIN and asking them to email it back, to either of the following two Forum Supporting vendors:
dfichtner@fichtnerchevrolet.com Dennis Fichtner
gene@gmpartshouse.com Gene Culley
Some dealers will give you a printed copy as a courtesy while others feel that it is their duty to fleece you for anything that pertains to your car.
I'll have to get in touch with Gene. I, too, am an original owner, and in the 12 years I've owned the car, it was only back to the dealer once...
Pro
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From: Aurora Colorado
Type in you VIN and this website will tell you if there are any outstanding recalls.
https://my.chevrolet.com/web/portal/_warrantyandrecalls
https://my.chevrolet.com/web/portal/_warrantyandrecalls
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Temecula CA
OK, did the VIN number check and it says there are no active recalls for my vehicle. It is a 2001 manual. I have never been advised on any work on the column lock, Nor is it listed on any of the paperwork I have from the dealer since new, so I guess I'll try to get a copy of the GMVIS.
PHil
PHil
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Maybe this would be a good time to do the CLB column lock bypass
that disables the column lock and keeps the BCM from throwing a code.
It's only 40-50.00.
You don't want to get stranded and have to have the car towed to a dealer
as this seems to be a common problem that happens eventually.
It's pretty easy to do.
It's not something the dealer does.
that disables the column lock and keeps the BCM from throwing a code.
It's only 40-50.00.
You don't want to get stranded and have to have the car towed to a dealer
as this seems to be a common problem that happens eventually.
It's pretty easy to do.
It's not something the dealer does.
Last edited by StrangelovesM6Vert; Dec 7, 2013 at 04:09 PM.
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