The problem
Vehicle description: electric passenger vehicles and pickup trucks containing a nickel metal hydride (nimh) battery pack. These vehicles contain software within the battery pack module intended to disable the vehicle from being driven if the electrical resistance with the battery pack exceeds a prescribed value. Affected vehicles will illuminate the "service now" and "reduced performance" telltales and continue to function in a reduced performance model instead of being disabled.
The risk
If the telltales are ignored and the affected vehicle continues to be driven, heat could build up and a fire could result.
The fix
Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-374 (00V374000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00099 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery |
| Report date | November 13, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 16, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 492 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-374 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install revised software in the battery pack module.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 492 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.