NHTSA Recall 03V051000: Inflator module (air bags)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 130 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Buick Rendezvous.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V051000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03008 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | February 14, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 11, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain MINI vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
Safety risk
This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
GM recall no. 03008. 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 03V051000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Rendezvous | 2003 |
| Cadillac Deville | 2003 |
| Chevrolet Impala | 2003 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2003 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2003 |
| Chevrolet Venture | 2003 |
| GMC Envoy | 2003 |
| Pontiac Montana | 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.