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2002-2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL and others recall: latch

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on October 27, 2005. It covers about 98,007 vehicles.

vehicles affected
98,007
reported
Oct 27, 2005
owners notified
Feb 24, 2006
related complaints
40

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. These vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.
Risk
If the door is not latched properly and it goes unnoticed, it may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an unbelted occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced. The recall began on february 24, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

Recall number 05V494000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about locks problems.

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT2002 GMC Envoy XL2003 GMC Envoy XL2003 Isuzu Ascender

Questions about recall 05V494000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL and others latch?

Yes. Recall 05V494000, reported on October 27, 2005, covers about 98,007 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V494000?

Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced. The recall began on february 24, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

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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