NHTSA Recall 02V070000: Switch (electrical system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,589,948 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Buick Skylark.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V070000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02008 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH |
| Report received | March 6, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2002 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Safety risk
If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
Remedy
Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V070000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Skylark | 1996, 1997 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Oldsmobile Achieva | 1996, 1997 |
| Pontiac Grand AM | 1996, 1997 |
| Pontiac Sunfire | 1995, 1996, 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.