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Chevrolet Express 1996–2001technical service bulletin

Bulletin 151200 · NHTSA communication 617786 · issued Dec 15, 2000

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Structure
component
1996–2001
model years
25
vehicle entries

Official summary

This service message addresses customer concerns regarding theft deterrents, a new rear door outside handle and license plate housing developed for added theft protection. *tt

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.