Recall 03V-051: 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac Deville and 6 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Feb 14, 2003, covering about 130 vehicles.
The problem
On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
The risk
This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
The fix
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
Gm recall no. 03008. Customers can 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 | Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V051000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Rendezvous | 2003 | All years |
| Cadillac Deville | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2003 | All years |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2003 | All years |
| GMC Envoy | 2003 | All years |
| Pontiac Montana | 2003 | 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 03V-051?
On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
How is recall 03V-051 fixed?
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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.