2003 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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER |
|
| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2002 - 9/30/2002 |
| 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 |
|
|
| 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 |
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 13, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. áTechnicians shouldárefer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. áTechnician
Sep 07, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Sep 07, 2021 - 100000 POWER TRAIN
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Sep 07, 2021 - 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
Sep 07, 2021 - 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|