03 Av Recall Notice

Savvy_Av · Feb 11, 2003

Didn't see this in search here, so....

Recalls Summary

Make: CHEVROLET
Model: AVALANCHE
Year: 2003
Recall Number: 03V019000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VEHICLES, DURING A 30 DEGREE LEFT ANGLE FRONTAL IMPACT OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY, A TEAR COULD DEVELOP IN THE MID-FRAME CROSS MEMBER AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE LEFT FRAME RAIL. IF THE MID-FRAME CROSS MEMBER TEARS DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AND PRODUCES A SHARP EDGE, CONTACT OF THE SHARP EDGE WITH THE FUEL TANK COULD RESULT IN A PUNCTURE OF THE FUEL TANK AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL TANK SHIELD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

nh_mark · Feb 12, 2003

Would this imply that something changed between the '02 and the '03 in that area? Why is it only the '03 that is being recalled?

-Mark

sovereignmgmt · Feb 12, 2003

Savvy:

Where did you find the recall? I have an appointment to take my 2003 Z71 on the 19th and would love to have them do the fix at that time.

midlifecrisis · Feb 12, 2003

nh_mark said:
Would this imply that something changed between the '02 and the '03 in that area? ?Why is it only the '03 that is being recalled?

-Mark

That's my question too.

These recalls sometimes make me laugh. It's like saying "Certain specific employees may develop symptoms that may indicate they have potentially contracted a virus, that may or may not cause them to cough in the general direction of their boss, and potentially spit could be flung onto said boss' nose, causing possible termination of this employee or others in the vicinity."

THEOFILOS2002 · Feb 12, 2003

I'd like know as well. I doubt that the 02 AV morphed into an 03 with major structural changes. I'll bet $5 that the 02 has the same susceptibility (sp).

I too am looking to make an appointment.

Good catch!!

imaniguana · Feb 12, 2003

Well, I'll take mine in for the recall, but they'd better not mess with the groaning moose sound in my steering box. I like it the way it is . . . thank you.

Chief · Feb 12, 2003

I just want to know if the shield they're adding is effective for protecting the gas tank when you're off-roading. Because if it is I want one! >:D

Savvy_Av · Feb 12, 2003

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

I check this for TSBs as well, before i bought my Av I knew what I would have to watch for!

james21 · Feb 12, 2003

I would also like to know if this recall pertains to the 02' as well. Because I would rather have that shield, than find out the worng way and have a fuel leakage.

-James R.

TXAVy · Feb 13, 2003

I checked into this recall info with my service manager while I was at the dealership yesterday. He said that he didn't have any concrete details yet as GM hasn't started sending official notifications to either customers or dealerships yet, but that his understanding was that this is something that only affects 2500 AVs, and only a very few of those.

Guess we'll all know more when they send out the official notices.

Tribal · Feb 13, 2003

imaniguana said:
Well, I'll take mine in for the recall, but they'd better not mess with the groaning moose sound in my steering box. ?I like it the way it is . . . thank you. ?

Hey I have a groaning moose in my steering box also. Wonder if it comes standard with the 2003's?

Savvy_Av · Feb 13, 2003

Yes, Moose are standard with the Z 71 and Z66 Pkges.....you can however, upgrade to an Elk, dolphin, or poodle (depending on your area)

Tribal said:
Hey I have a groaning moose in my steering box also. ?Wonder if it comes standard with the 2003's?

imaniguana · Feb 13, 2003

Shhhh! Don't tell anyone about the moose sound. . . . . . They'll start charging extra for it!

Alaska_AV. · Feb 13, 2003

Savvy_Av said:
Yes, Moose are standard with the Z 71 and Z66 Pkges.....you can however, upgrade to an Elk, dolphin, or poodle (depending on your area)

Thats what I'm talking about!!!!! I cryed and I laughed, All is complete in the universe >:D

That was good

freezerbrn · Feb 18, 2003

I have that groaning moose sound coming from my steering box too. It only makes that noise on right turns under 5 mph. any recall for that :C:

freezerbrn · Feb 18, 2003

what is the plural for moose by the way?

and how would you use it in a sentence.

TXAVy · Feb 19, 2003

freezerbrn said:
what is the plural for moose by the way? and how would you use it in a sentence.

Any Canadian here should be able to tell you. I think I know but I'll wait to hear from them.

pedr0 · Feb 19, 2003

I heard somewhere it depends upon if your referring to the male or female sex.

steelheadchaser · Feb 19, 2003

Just as the plural of elk is elk, the plural of moose is moose.

A male is a bull and a female is a cow.

"There are three moose feeding in the willows"

dkmendes · Feb 19, 2003

Does this apply to all '03's? I just checked the Owner Center at Chevrolet.com and it says that I have no recalls.......

sparky · Feb 19, 2003

TXAVy said:
Any Canadian here should be able to tell you. I think I know but I'll wait to hear from them.

A whole bunch, eh?

TXAVy · Feb 19, 2003

davealanche said:
Does this apply to all '03's? ?I just checked the Owner Center at Chevrolet.com and it says that I have no recalls.......

Read up a little further where you'll see...

I checked into this recall info with my service manager while I was at the dealership yesterday. He said that he didn't have any concrete details yet as GM hasn't started sending official notifications to either customers or dealerships yet, but that his understanding was that this is something that only affects 2500 AVs, and only a very few of those.

Guess we'll all know more when they send out the official notices.

So no one can say for sure until the notifications come out. But looks like it's probably going to be a small number of '03 2500 Avalanches affected.

Savvy_Av · Feb 19, 2003

Oooooh ooooohh forget factory!! Just got back from dinner with a friend (with waay too much time and money) Moose, chicken, forget it... He got ahold of the same airhorn they use on the Amtrak trains!!! It's 3ft long (huge) and has to use a 25gal airtank to fire this puppy!!!! It cost him just about $3k for it...but OMG!!! Huh? waaah...can't....hear......you....ears.........bleeding!

freezerbrn · Feb 22, 2003

thanks for the updates. and how to use the moose in a sentence if I see more then one at the same time. Not that I would ever see a moose or his friends (Moose's) in southern Cali.

pedr0 · Feb 22, 2003

freezerbrn said:
thanks for the updates. and how to use the moose in a sentence if I see more then one at the same time. Not that I would ever see a moose or his friends (Moose's) in southern Cali.

I believe, but not sure, that if they are females the plural would be Moosee's.

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