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2003 CHEVROLET Express EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #09E012000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Free Fix
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Moderate #03V217000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
CERTAIN VANS HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH WATER MAY ENTER AND CORRODE THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET. IF THE LAMP SOCKET WERE TO CORRODE, THE REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP MAY OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL, AND THE LEFT REAR TAIL LAMP MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET COULD INCREASE TO THE POINT THAT IT MAY BEGIN TO SOFTEN AND MELT.
Risk if Unfixed
IF THE SOCKET ASSEMBLY WERE TO REACH THE POINT OF MELTING, THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE MAY NOTICE AN ODOR AND SMOKE AT THE REAR DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS ODOR AND SMOKE WERE IGNORED, THE PLASTIC COULD IGNITE AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Free Fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SEALED REAR LICENSE PLATE LAMP SOCKET ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Other CHEVROLET Express 2003 Recalls

SEAT BELTS
3 recalls
STEERING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Express Years

2026
3 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
4 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
8 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
10 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
16 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2001
2 recalls
2000
1 recall

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