Recall 02V273000: Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy
STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary
The problem. Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
The risk. In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage and occupants could receive greater injuries.
The fix. Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, GM will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. 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 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Gm recall no. 02045.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V273000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02045
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Report received
- October 4, 2002
- Owners notified
- October 4, 2002
- Built
- Feb 1, 2002 – Sep 30, 2002
- Units affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.