Recall 05V494000: 2002–2003 GMC Envoy XL and 2 other models

Report received

Oct 27, 2005

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

98,007vehicles

Model years

2002–2003

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT100 complaints
• 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT313 complaints
• 2002 GMC Envoy XL70 complaints
• 2003 GMC Envoy XL228 complaints
• 2003 Isuzu Ascender35 complaints