Recall 02V273000: Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy

STRUCTURE:BODY

Vehicle recall filed Oct 4, 2002 46 units

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

  • Chevrolet Trailblazer: 2002
  • GMC Envoy: 2002

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.