Recall 03V-019
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recalled the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-019
- Reported
- January 27, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 5,734 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. Owner notification began february 20, 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-[removed] or GMC at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
GM recall no. 03002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Avalanche 2003
- Chevrolet Suburban 2003
- GMC Yukon XL 2003