Recall 01V158000: 2002 GMC Envoy

Report received

May 16, 2001

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

8,197vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load requirement of the standard.

Possible consequence

In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. Owner notification began july 16, 2001. 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 gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 GMC Envoy487 complaints