Structure: bodyRecall 00V-375 · GMC vehicles

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 00V-375 covers 13,893 GMC vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected13,8932 models

ReportedNov 13, 2000Owners notified May 9, 2001

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V375000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.

The risk

DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 9, 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 GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

GMC Diamond Edition2000, 2001

GMC Envoy1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from November 1, 1997 to May 31, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.