NHTSA Recall 01V283000: Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 895 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V283000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01061 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Report received | September 5, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles (4 wheel-drive). Some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began september 6, 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 or 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 01V283000
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.