2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER RECALL - #03V075000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2000 - 6/30/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/17/2003 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/29/2003 |
| # Affected |
511,167 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION. |
| Consequences |
THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON 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, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03012. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for POWER TRAIN, TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for POWER TRAIN, TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for SEAT BELTS
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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