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Recall 02V222000

NHTSA safety recall campaign 02V222000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 133,221 units potentially affected.

Remedy available
Affected Units
133,221
Affected Vehicles
26
Makes
6
Model Years
2
Campaign #
02V222000
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Report Date
Aug 9, 2002
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
133,221
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Country
US
Affected Makes
BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC, OLDSMOBILE, PONTIAC
Model Years
2002, 2003

Risk Summary (Consequence)

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Defect Summary

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

Key Dates

Report Date
Aug 9, 2002
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

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Affected Vehicles
MakeModelYearVIN Lookup
BUICKLESABRE2002Check VINs
BUICKLESABRE2003Check VINs
BUICKRENDEZVOUS2002Check VINs
BUICKRENDEZVOUS2003Check VINs
CADILLACDEVILLE2002Check VINs
CADILLACDEVILLE2003Check VINs
CHEVROLETIMPALA2002Check VINs
CHEVROLETIMPALA2003Check VINs
CHEVROLETMONTE CARLO2002Check VINs
CHEVROLETMONTE CARLO2003Check VINs
CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER2002Check VINs
CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER2003Check VINs
CHEVROLETVENTURE2002Check VINs
CHEVROLETVENTURE2003Check VINs
GMCENVOY2002Check VINs
GMCENVOY2003Check VINs
OLDSMOBILEAURORA2002Check VINs
OLDSMOBILEAURORA2003Check VINs
OLDSMOBILEBRAVADA2002Check VINs
OLDSMOBILEBRAVADA2003Check VINs
OLDSMOBILESILHOUETTE2002Check VINs
OLDSMOBILESILHOUETTE2003Check VINs
PONTIACBONNEVILLE2002Check VINs
PONTIACBONNEVILLE2003Check VINs
PONTIACMONTANA2002Check VINs
PONTIACMONTANA2003Check VINs

Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Same-Make Recall Activity

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Same-Make Recall Activity
CampaignReport DateManufacturerComponentUnits
26V166000Mar 19, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCAIR BAGS2,819
26V129000Mar 5, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE11,807
26V127000Mar 5, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCTIRES857
26V113000Feb 26, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCSUSPENSION17,050
26V114000Feb 26, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCEQUIPMENT5,485
26V085000Feb 13, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE43,743
26V082000Feb 12, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE22
26V083000Feb 12, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE1,055
26V031000Jan 22, 2026GENERAL MOTORS, LLCPARKING BRAKE20
25V878000Dec 18, 2025GENERAL MOTORS, LLCBACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT81,177

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 02V222000

Referencing Complaints

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Referencing Complaints
Complaint IDIncident DateVehicleComponentNarrative Snippet
389463Unknown2002 CHEVROLET IMPALAAIR BAGS:FRONTALTHE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG(S) ARE DEFECTIVE. RECALL #C020325. NHTSA#02V222000 SCC …
1593681Aug 12, 20192002 BUICK RENDEZVOUSAIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND CLOSING THE DOOR, T…
1412185Sep 1, 20172002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZERUNKNOWN OR OTHERREPEATEDLY REPLACING SUSPENSION PARTS(STRUTS,BUSHINGS,SHOCKS,CONTROL ARM) PASSENGER SEATBELT LOCKS EVEN WHEN DRIVER DOE…
1384744Jun 12, 20172002 BUICK LESABREAIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BUICK LESABRE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. NONE O…
1122675Oct 15, 20142003 CADILLAC DEVILLEFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEIN SEPTEMBER OF 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ABOUT (1) PART THAT MUST BE REPAIRED IN MY 200…
1122674Oct 15, 20142003 CADILLAC DEVILLESTEERINGIN SEPTEMBER OF 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ABOUT (1) PART THAT MUST BE REPAIRED IN MY 200…
1122673Oct 15, 20142003 CADILLAC DEVILLEPOWER TRAININ SEPTEMBER OF 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ABOUT (1) PART THAT MUST BE REPAIRED IN MY 200…
1122672Oct 15, 20142003 CADILLAC DEVILLEELECTRICAL SYSTEMIN SEPTEMBER OF 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ABOUT (1) PART THAT MUST BE REPAIRED IN MY 200…
1122671Oct 15, 20142003 CADILLAC DEVILLEAIR BAGSIN SEPTEMBER OF 2014, I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS ABOUT (1) PART THAT MUST BE REPAIRED IN MY 200…
1022320Nov 13, 20132003 CHEVROLET VENTUREAIR BAGSTL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET VENTURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED IN…

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