Recall 00V-375
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 to 2001 GMC Diamond Edition and 1 other model: Structure (body).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-375
- Reported
- November 13, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 13,893 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.
The risk
During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injury an occupant.
The fix
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began may 9, 2001. 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 GMC at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- GMC Diamond Edition 2000 to 2001
- GMC Envoy 1998 to 2001