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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 05V494📅 Oct 27, 2005

2002–2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT & 2002–2003 GMC Envoy XL + 1 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure LATCH that may not LATCH or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. These vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.

💥 The risk

If the door is not latched properly and it goes unnoticed, it may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an unbelted occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced. The recall began on february 24, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

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
05V494000
Manufacturer recall #
05077
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
98,007
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Owner phone
1-800-630-2438
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 24, 2006
Built
Apr 1, 2002 – Jul 31, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 05077. 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 05V494 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 05V494?

2002–2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT & 2002–2003 GMC Envoy XL + 1 more. 98,007 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.