2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy recall: body

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 4, 2002. It covers about 46 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 46
reported: Oct 4, 2002
owners notified: Oct 4, 2002
related complaints: 60

Structure: body

What is wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles are missing welds on the rear floor plan.
Risk: In a crash, missing welds could degrade performance of the third row seat and safety belt anchorage and occupants could receive greater injuries.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, gm will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. 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 02V273000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002 2002
GMC Envoy 2002 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 60 complaints about body problems.

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002 GMC Envoy

Questions about recall 02V273000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy body?

Yes. Recall 02V273000, reported on October 4, 2002, covers about 46 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V273000?

Dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing welds. If missing welds are found, gm will exchange the vehicle for an equivalent vehicle or provide a refund of the purchase price. Owner notification began october 4, 2002. 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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