Recall 03V-096: 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2002 GMC Envoy and 1 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Mar 19, 2003, covering about 314,300 vehicles.
The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (Except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began may 29, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
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 | Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V096000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2002 | All years |
| GMC Envoy | 2002 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Bravada | 2002 | 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-096?
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (Except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.
How is recall 03V-096 fixed?
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began may 29, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, 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.