Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03007
Date: 030501
Recall - Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 03007
Date: May, 2003
Product Safety Recall
SUBJECT:
03007 - FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES
MODELS:
2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
2003 GMC SAVANA
WITH GVW LESS THAN 8500 LBS. (3856 KG)
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 with a GVW less than 8500 pounds (3856 kg). During a vehicle crash of sufficient severity to deploy the safety belt pretensioner, the front
safely belt buckles in some of these vehicles may not release after the vehicle crash, or alternately may eject the front safety belt latches during the
vehicle crash, resulting in increased risk of personal injury.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to replace the front driver and passenger side safety belt buckles.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2003 model year Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles with a GVW of less than 8500 pounds (3856 kg) and built within
these VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT:
Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) before beginning
recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number,
customer name and address data 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
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts.
