Recall 02V-178
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado and 5 other models: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-178
- Reported
- July 1, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 525,254 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
The risk
In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
The fix
Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 2002. 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, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Silverado 2000
- Chevrolet Suburban 2000
- Chevrolet Tahoe 2000
- GMC Sierra 2000
- GMC Yukon 2000
- GMC Yukon XL 2000