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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V099📅 Mar 16, 2005

2001–2002 Chevrolet Astro & 2001–2002 GMC Safari recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.

💥 The risk

The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V099000
Manufacturer recall #
05013
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
77,055
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 13, 2005
Built
Mar 1, 2001 – Aug 31, 2001
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
GM recall no. 05013.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V099 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V099?

2001–2002 Chevrolet Astro & 2001–2002 GMC Safari. 77,055 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-630-2438.