1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others recall: latch

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 21, 2001. It covers about 248,737 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 248,737
reported: Aug 21, 2001
owners notified: Oct 22, 2001
related complaints: 179

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong: Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
Risk: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 01V264000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Venture 1997-2001 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997-2001 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Pontiac Montana 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001
Pontiac Trans Sport 1997 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 179 complaints about locks problems.

1998 Chevrolet Venture 1999 Chevrolet Venture 2000 Chevrolet Venture 2001 Chevrolet Venture 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1998 Pontiac Montana 1999 Pontiac Montana 2000 Pontiac Montana 2001 Pontiac Montana

Questions about recall 01V264000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette and others latch?

Yes. Recall 01V264000, reported on August 21, 2001, covers about 248,737 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V264000?

Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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