Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
03V018000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 10/27/2002 to 10/28/2002V (Vehicle)11001/28/2003MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/23/200302/05/2003571212
Defect SummaryCertain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212,
Consequence SummaryIn vehicles with this condition, the windshield may not be retained in accordance with the safety standard during a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove, reseal, and reinstall the windshield. owner notification began on january 28, 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
NotesGm recall no. 03001. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
3691A10018623Front hvac blower inoperative. *tt01/09/2006
04013900908/01/200410011191Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running. *tt01/10/2005
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1022200210/22/200210009500Rear quarter glass service replacement kits may have deformed sealing striped when initially removed from their packaging causing dealers to reorder. *tt10/01/2004
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
35733573A10017277Unwanted operation of rear windows. *tt10/31/2005
0129200401/29/200410013030Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information. *tt04/06/2005
030864037A07/01/2004030864037B10012166Front power window noisy or inoperative. this service bulletin replaces 030864037a. see tsb id # 10005594 for original. *eh02/16/2005
04086400302/01/2004040864003A10011144Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated *eh01/03/2005
03086403711/01/200310005594Front power window noisy or inoperative on vehicles located in michigan only. *tt03/04/2004
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
363910017123Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative. *sc10/25/2005
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
367110016529Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration. *tt09/20/2005
03086402507/01/200310012576Left camper mirror will not lock into detent when mirror is folded inward. *tt03/07/2005
0911200209/11/200210009444Power folding mirrors have no detent or they may flop in the wind. *tt09/29/2004
30023002B10008899Service vme - switching mirrors from power folding to power extending. *mj08/25/2004
03086401005/01/2004030864010A10008512Outside rearview mirrors may blow in at highway speeds or power folding feature appears inoperative. also to include 2005 models. *tt08/03/2004
0099301/01/200400993A10007826Outside rearview mirror glass may crack. *tt07/12/2004
0200701/01/200410007063Power folding mirrors will not fold inward.*mr05/25/2004
01159A01/01/200410005470Outside rearview mirrors memory operation. sit bulletin 1404207. *tt02/27/2004
03086402809/01/200310004396Availability of replacement parts for wide load outside rearview mirrors. *tt12/04/2003
17070207/17/2002637290Subject regarding power folding outside rearview mirror operation prior to customer delivery and / or test drive. *tt11/22/2002
15070207/15/2002637267Some customes have commented that when the mirror is manually folded inward or outward, the mirror does not return to its original position. *tt11/22/2002
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR
342210017188Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror. *tt10/27/2005
0156401/01/200410005403Inside rearview mirror compass inoperative. service vme. sit bulletin 1411219. *tt02/25/2004
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
04084800306/01/200410012532Windrush around windshield. *tt03/07/2005
0169801/01/200410006391Windshield reveal molding flutering. service vme. sit bulletin 1450940. *tt04/30/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
06/01/200545000104/18/2003
 Rear windows on extended cab blew while driving down highway due to improper installation. there were no severe consequence due to windows blowing off fortunately and the windows were retrieved. windows were replaced by gm dealership at owners expense even though mechanic stated this was a common defect. *nm
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
09/01/2005109/01/2005
 Traveling 47 mph or high, wiper blade lifts off windshield and does not come into contact to clean windshield. *jb