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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V094000 Component: Structure Manufacturer: General Motors Corp. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Chevrolet Truck |
Model: Tahoe |
Recall Date: 03/07/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,674 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with Suthern Comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American Technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.Consequence Summary: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 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 Southern Comfort at 1-800-745-6096. |
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NHTSA Campaign ID:
05V379000 Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock Manufacturer: General Motors Corp. |
| Year: 2002 |
Make: Chevrolet Truck |
Model: Tahoe |
Recall Date: 08/29/2005 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 804,000 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation.Consequence Summary: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply zinc-x (rust inhibitor) to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. |
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