The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-220 (00V220000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00043 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Exterior lighting |
| Report date | August 11, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 13, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 14,279 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-220 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 14,279 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.