Recall 01V-067: 1997–2001 Chevrolet Venture, 1997–2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 2 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Mar 8, 2001, covering about 477,011 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
The risk
An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
The fix
Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V067000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Pontiac Montana | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Pontiac Trans Sport | 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-067?
Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
How is recall 01V-067 fixed?
Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.