NHTSA Recall 03V093000: Exterior (visibility)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 507,171 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Chevrolet Astro.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V093000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03006 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | March 7, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles, MINI vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Safety risk
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on april 24, 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. 03006. 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 03V093000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Astro | 1998 |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 |
| Chevrolet C/K Pickups | 1998 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 1997, 1998 |
| GMC C/K Pickup | 1998 |
| GMC Jimmy | 1997 |
| GMC Safari | 1998 |
| GMC Suburban | 1997, 1998 |
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.