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NHTSA Recall 01V334000: Transfer case (4-wheel drive) (power train)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 78,004 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

78,004
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2001
owners notified (November 6)
NHTSA campaign01V334000
Manufacturer campaign01064/01065
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Report receivedOctober 17, 2001
Owner notificationNovember 6, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.

Safety risk

If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began november 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 01V334000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Trailblazer2002
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.