K 2500 Yukon 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2000)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02029
Date: 020801
Recall - Air Bag Sensing Diagnostic Module Anomaly
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 02029
Date: August, 2002
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
02029 - AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM)
MODELS:
2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, TAHOE, AND SUBURBAN; GMC SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburbans; and
GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XLs. Some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (SDM) that contains an anomaly that could
result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal collisions. In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more
severe injuries.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to reprogram the SDM.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, and Suburbans; GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XLs 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.]
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
No parts are required for this recall.
