NHTSA Recall 02V178000: Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 525,254 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V178000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02029 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
| Report received | July 1, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
Safety risk
In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
Remedy
Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 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 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
Also, customers can 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 02V178000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2000 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000 |
| GMC Sierra | 2000 |
| GMC Yukon | 2000 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2000 |
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.