NHTSA recall 01V158000
Structure › Body
GMC Envoy
Reported May 16, 20018,197 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Maker’s number 01042Built Oct 1, 2000 – Mar 31, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10G vertical load requirement of the standard.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a striker plate. owner notification began july 16, 2001. 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 GMC at 1-800-462-8782.