2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire recall: turn signal

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 1, 2004. It covers about 256,025 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 256,025
reported: Nov 1, 2004
owners notified: Jan 18, 2005
related complaints: 82

Exterior lighting: turn signal

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear lamps that provide stop and turn signals and tail lamp functions stop working because of inadequate contact between the bulb and socket. In addition, if one bulbs were to become inoperative while the vehicle was operating in cruise control, the cruise control would disengage when the remaining bulb was activated. If both lamps were to become inoperative, the cruise control would not engage.
Risk: An inoperative brake lamp will not convey the driver's intention of stopping to drivers in following vehicles, and an inoperative rear turn signal lamp will not convey the driver's intention to turn to drivers in following vehicles. Both of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear lamp bulb socket assemblies and apply grease or replace them if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

Recall number 04V524000

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 2003
Pontiac Sunfire 2003 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 82 complaints about lights problems.

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 Pontiac Sunfire

Questions about recall 04V524000

Is there a recall on the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire turn signal?

Yes. Recall 04V524000, reported on November 1, 2004, covers about 256,025 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V524000?

Dealers will inspect the rear lamp bulb socket assemblies and apply grease or replace them if necessary. The recall began on january 18, 2005. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.

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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