Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana/Transport, And Oldsmobile Silhouette Mini Vans Equipped With Passenger Side Power Sliding Doors That Were Serviced In Campaign 01013 (01V-067) From April To August 2001. Also 2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, And Oldsmobile Silhouette Mini Vans Equipped With Passenger Side Power Sliding Doors Assembled In January Through April 2001. These Vehicles Have Inadequate Front Welds. If A Front Weld Fails, The Actuator Can Jam In The Unlatched Position And, When The Sliding Door Closes, It Will Not Be Latched.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
VENTURE
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
01V264000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
If This Happens, The Power Sliding Door Can Open While The Vehicle Is In Motion, Particularly When The Vehicle Ascends A Hill, Makes A Turn, Or Travels Over A Rough Road Surface. An Unrestrained Occupant Could Fall Out Of The Van And Be Injured.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Required, Install A New Power Sliding Door Unlatch Actuator Assembly. Owner Notification Began On October 22, 2001. 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, Pontiac At 1-800-762-2737, Or Oldsmobile At 1-800-442-6537.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
248737
Date Owners Notified
20011022
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20010821
Make Campaign Number
1059