Chevrolet F6 Recalls

The Chevrolet F6 has been recalled 3 times across the 1999–2000 model years. The most recent recall, from April 17, 2001, covers the tie rod assembly. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chevrolet dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Steering
    267%
  • Brakes
    133%

2000 Chevrolet F6 recalls (3)

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V044009 · Apr 17, 2001 · 6,386 vehicles

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V140001 · Apr 10, 2001 · 6,386 vehicles

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which May have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

Service brakes, air › Antilock

NHTSA recall 00V232008 · Sep 7, 2000 · 30,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

1999 Chevrolet F6 recalls (3)

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V044009 · Apr 17, 2001 · 6,386 vehicles

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 01V140001 · Apr 10, 2001 · 6,386 vehicles

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which May have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began April 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

Service brakes, air › Antilock

NHTSA recall 00V232008 · Sep 7, 2000 · 30,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet F6 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Chevrolet F6 across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Chevrolet F6 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.