Avalanche 2500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 03002
Date: 030201
Recall - Fuel Tank Shield Installation
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 03002
Date: February, 2003
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
03002 - MID-FRAME CROSS MEMBER TEAR
MODELS:
2003 CHEVROLET 2500 SERIES AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN
2003 GMC 2500 SERIES YUKON XL
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2003 model year 2500 Series Chevrolet Avalanche and
Suburban, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. During a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross
member at its attachment to the left frame rail. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp
edge with the fuel tank may result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage. If a sufficient amount of fuel were to leak out and if an ignition
source were present, a vehicle fire could occur.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to install a fuel tank shield.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 2003 model year 2500 Series Chevrolet Avalanche and Suburban, and GMC Yukon XL vehicles built within these 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
Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved