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Recall 01V-283

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1 other model: Power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-283
Reported
September 5, 2001
Vehicles affected
895 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles (4 wheel-drive). Some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.

The risk

This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began september 6, 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 chevrolet at 1-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles