NHTSA recall 07V-521 (07V521000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported November 7, 2007 - about 11,974 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V521000
Also written as: 07V-521
Manufacturer number: 06083
Reported: November 7, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~11,974
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE MAY STALL, AND IF SO, MAY RE-START IMMEDIATELY OR AFTER A COOL DOWN PERIOD.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE SENSOR BECOMES COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING AND WILL NOT RE-START. EITHER OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-521 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chevrolet Silverado - 2001

Chevrolet Suburban - 2001

GMC Sierra - 2001

GMC Yukon - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.