NHTSA Recall 03V018000: Windshield (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 110 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Silverado.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V018000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03001 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD |
| Report received | January 23, 2003 |
| Owner notification | January 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." some of these vehicles lack a continuous urethane bonding bead between the body surface and the windshield.
Safety risk
In vehicles with this condition, the windshield may not be retained in accordance with the safety standard during a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, reseal, and reinstall the windshield. Owner notification began on january 28, 2003. 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
GM recall no. 03001. 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 03V018000
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.