Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Pickup Trucks And Sport Utility Vehicles, Vehicles, During A 30 Degree Left Angle Frontal Impact Of Sufficient Severity, A Tear Could Develop In The Mid-Frame Cross Member At Its Attachment To The Left Frame Rail. If The Mid-Frame Cross Member Tears During Frontal Impact And Produces A Sharp Edge, Contact Of The Sharp Edge With The Fuel Tank Could Result In A Puncture Of The Fuel Tank And Possible Fuel Leakage.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
AVALANCHE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V019000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Fuel Tank Shield. Owner Notification Began February 20, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020401
End Of Manufacture
20030131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5734
Date Owners Notified
20030220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20030127
Make Campaign Number
3002