Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The wiring under your dashboard could be the source of your problem. It's responsible for powering your instrument panel, lights, and some of your vehicle's functions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring problem persists, your dashboard displays, lights, and functions (except for the warning lights and backlighting) might not work properly, which could leave you without important information while driving.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will update the software in your instrument panel, fixing the issue and restoring full functionality. This service is free – just schedule it and they'll take care of it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Original — 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.
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