Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03031
Date: 030701
Recall - License Plate Lamp Socket Fire Hazard
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 03031
Date: July, 2003
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
03031 - REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET CORROSION
MODELS:
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
2003 GMC SAVANA
EXCLUDING CUTAWAY VANS
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2003 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana
vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which water may enter and corrode the rear license plate lamp socket. If the lamp socket were to
corrode, the rear license plate lamp may operate intermittently or not at all, and the left rear tail lamp may become inoperative. The temperature of the
license plate lamp socket could increase to the point that it may begin to soften and melt. If the socket assembly were to reach the point of melting, the
occupants of the vehicle may notice an odor and smoke at the rear doors of the vehicle. If this odor and smoke were ignored, the plastic could ignite and
a fire could occur.
CORRECTION
To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers are to install a new sealed rear license plate lamp socket assembly.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2003 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445
(IPC only) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.)
Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data of involved vehicles have been prepared, and
are being furnished to involved dealers with the recall bulletin. The customer name and address data will enable dealers to follow up with customers
involved in this recall. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the recall bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle
registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing
to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
PARTS INFORMATION
