Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GMC
Model Of Vehicle
ENVOY XL
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V494000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20020630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
98007
Date Owners Notified
20060224
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20051027
Make Campaign Number
5077