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NHTSA Recall 01V158000: Body (structure)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,197 vehicles. It affects 2002 GMC Envoy.

8,197
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (July 16)
NHTSA campaign01V158000
Manufacturer campaign01042
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedMay 16, 2001
Owner notificationJuly 16, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load requirement of the standard.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. Owner notification began july 16, 2001. 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 GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V158000

Make and modelModel years
GMC Envoy2002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.