NHTSA Recall 03V096000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 314,300 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V096000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03013 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | March 19, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.
Safety risk
These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began may 29, 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, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
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 03V096000
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.