1997-1998 Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Blazer and others recall: exterior
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on March 7, 2003. It covers about 507,171 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 507,171
- reported
- Mar 7, 2003
- owners notified
- Apr 24, 2003
- related complaints
- 381
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
- Risk
- If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. 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 03V093000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Astro 1998 1998
- Chevrolet Blazer 1997 1997
- Chevrolet C/K Pickups 1998 1998
- Chevrolet Suburban 1997-1998 19971998
- GMC C/K Pickup 1998 1998
- GMC Jimmy 1997 1997
- GMC Safari 1998 1998
- GMC Suburban 1997-1998 19971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 381 complaints about visibility problems.
1998 Chevrolet Astro1997 Chevrolet Blazer1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups1997 Chevrolet Suburban1998 Chevrolet Suburban1998 GMC C/K Pickup1997 GMC Jimmy1998 GMC Safari1997 GMC Suburban1998 GMC Suburban
Questions about recall 03V093000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Chevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Blazer and others exterior?
Yes. Recall 03V093000, reported on March 7, 2003, covers about 507,171 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V093000?
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 2003. 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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