2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana recall: exterior lighting

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on June 10, 2003. It covers about 50,225 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 50,225
reported: Jun 10, 2003
owners notified: Jul 21, 2003
related complaints: 2

Exterior lighting

What is wrong: Certain vans have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. If the lamp socket were to corrode, the rear license plate lamp may operate intermittently or not at all, and the left rear tail lamp may become inoperative. The temperature of the license plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may begin to soften and melt.
Risk: If the socket assembly were to reach the point of melting, the occupants of the vehicle may notice an odor and smoke at the rear doors of the vehicle. If this odor and smoke were ignored, the plastic could ignite and a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly. Owner notification began july 21, 2003. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.

Recall number 03V217000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Express 2003 2003
GMC Savana 2003 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about lights problems.

2003 Chevrolet Express 2003 GMC Savana

Questions about recall 03V217000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 03V217000, reported on June 10, 2003, covers about 50,225 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V217000?

Dealers will install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly. Owner notification began july 21, 2003. Owners 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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