The problem
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 generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
The risk
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V232008 (00V232008) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00076/00078 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, air › Antilock |
| Report date | September 7, 2000 |
| Owners notified | December 14, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 30,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 1998 Chevrolet B7
- 1999 Chevrolet B7
- 2000 Chevrolet B7
- 1998 Chevrolet C6500
- 1999 Chevrolet C6500
- 2000 Chevrolet C6500
- 2001 Chevrolet C6500
- 1998 Chevrolet C7500
- 1999 Chevrolet C7500
- 2000 Chevrolet C7500
- 2001 Chevrolet C7500
- 1999 Chevrolet F6
- 2000 Chevrolet F6
- 1999 Chevrolet F7
- 2000 Chevrolet F7
- 1998 GMC B7
- 1999 GMC B7
- 2000 GMC B7
- 1998 GMC C6500
- 1999 GMC C6500
- 2000 GMC C6500
- 2001 GMC C6500
- 1998 GMC C7500
- 1999 GMC C7500
- 2000 GMC C7500
- 2001 GMC C7500
- 1999 GMC F6
- 2000 GMC F6
- 1999 GMC F7
- 2000 GMC F7
Plus 10 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the brakes
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V232008 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 30,000 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.