2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2001. It covers about 78,004 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 78,004
reported: Oct 17, 2001
owners notified: Nov 6, 2001
related complaints: 393

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.
Risk: If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began november 6, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 01V334000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002 2002
GMC Envoy 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 393 complaints about transmission problems.

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002 GMC Envoy

Questions about recall 01V334000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy transfer case (4-wheel drive)?

Yes. Recall 01V334000, reported on October 17, 2001, covers about 78,004 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V334000?

Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began november 6, 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 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

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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