NHTSA Recall 03V037000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 107 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V037000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03004 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | February 6, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 17, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.
Safety risk
As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began february 17, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes
GM recall no. 03004. 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 03V037000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2003 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 |
| GMC Yukon | 2003 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2003 |
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.