2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE RECALL - #04V129000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : TAILGATE : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2002 - 7/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
3/22/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/18/2004 |
| # Affected |
3,662,211 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. |
| Consequences |
ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 04007.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 |
2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
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Comments
8/1/2016 - Peter Stankunis
I have a 2003 Chevy Avalanche which use to run perfect until a month ago. It just one day decided to just turn off while I was driving with no warnings or anything. I researched it and there is a bunch of problems with this truck from what I have found. I fixed everything that could be the possible problem, but it still does not want to run proper, it keeps stalling out.
11/30/2014 - Fred E Burch, Jr.
Hace had the doors just lock by themselves, the brakes on the drivers side front has a crubbing sound that is felt in the peddle and the ABS light came on, also the pitman arm and passenger side front wheel bearing whent out at the same time. The instrument panel was replaced on a recall but I had to pay for the transfer case shifter buttons and their replacement but even now they still show neutral sometimes and have thrown a transfer case code on the OBC readout. The brake problem and transfer case problem are very concerning for my wife and myown safty. The doors locking has left me locked out 50 miles from help on two occasions and each time it was when a Military Helicopter was fling over within a mile or so.
8/28/2010 - Alan Meyers
I have been having problems with my ABS Moduile. I have had the problem for over 6 months. Everytime I go to brake the ABS kicks in. I have had my Module change 2 times now, had my Wheel sensors replaced both front and back. When my Mechanical put his computer on my vehicle at a full stop it said my wheels were still turn at 5 KM per hour. I don't know if I am at the right place to complain or to find out if I should see if it has had a recall about this problem. I have spent alot of money and time and my problem is still with me.