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2003 CHEVROLET Vehicles

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CHEVROLET: VENTURE

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AIR BAGS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:REAR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 CHEVROLET: VENTURE Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
VENTURE FWD 3.4 6 Auto(L4) F 19 26
VENTURE AWD 3.4 6 Auto(L4) 4 18 24


Recall Information for
2003 CHEVROLET: VENTURE Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Description of DefectCERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequences of DefectPIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 02032. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Description of DefectON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
Consequences of DefectTHIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 03008. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Description of DefectCERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, ¿CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.¿ THE OWNER¿S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequences of DefectTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Corrective ActionOWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER¿S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 03039.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Description of DefectON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).
Consequences of DefectA FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHICLE POPULATION INCLUDES BUICK RENDEZVOUS AND PONTIAC AZTEK VEHICLE BUILT IN MAY 2003; CHEVROLET VENTURE AND PONTIAC MONTANA VEHICLES BUILT FROM JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 2002; AND ALL VEHICLES REGISTERED IN NEVADA, ARIZONA, VIRGIN ISLANDS, PUERTO RICO, AND HAWAII.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 06230.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Description of DefectCERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequences of DefectFUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED BY GENERAL MOTORS.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recalled ComponentLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Description of DefectON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, A PASSENGER USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
Consequences of DefectIF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER OR MANUAL SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER-SIDE, THE INTERIOR HANDLE WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
NotesGM RECALL NO. 04110.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).










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