Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V236000 Reported August 23, 2000

Gm/transmission cooler hose

General Motors, Llc · Power Train · 12,603 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V236000
Manufacturer Campaign
00070
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
12,603
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks. the transmission fluid could leak from a heat degraded transmission fluid cooler hose onto the exhaust system on the passenger's side of the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

This condition could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler inlet hose and outlet hose designed with a heat sleeve and ensure adequate clearance to the exhaust system take-down pipe. dealers will also inspect the right-hand exhaust manifold seal for leakage, and replace if necessary.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V236000 or campaign 00070.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V236000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V236000?

NHTSA recall 00V236000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 23, 2000. It addresses: Gm/transmission cooler hose. The recall affects approximately 12,603 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V236000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00070. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.