NHTSA Recall 01V264000: Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 248,737 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Venture.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V264000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01059 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH |
| Report received | August 21, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette MINI vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette MINI vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
Safety risk
If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
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 01V264000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Pontiac Montana | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Pontiac Trans Sport | 1997 |
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.