NHTSA Recall 03V151000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44,653 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Trailblazer.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V151000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03025 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | April 23, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles were built with a left-front brake pipe with a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as the result of the manufacturing process. If the brake pipe partially or fully fractured, brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced.
Safety risk
If braking performance is reduced, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left-front brake pipe. Owner notification began on 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 1-800-442-8006.
Notes
GM recall no. 03025.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 03V151000
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.