CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2002: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V273000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | TRAILBLAZER | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-10-04 | 2002-10-04 | 2002-10-09 |
Production Dates: 2002-02-01 - 2002-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02045
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 46
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE MISSING WELDS ON THE REAR FLOOR PLAN.
IN A CRASH, MISSING WELDS COULD DEGRADE PERFORMANCE OF THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF MISSING WELDS ARE FOUND, GM WILL EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE FOR AN EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 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 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
GM RECALL NO. 02045.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
