Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V381000 Reported December 12, 2001

Gm/fmvss 208/214/welds

Q: What is recall 01V381000?

NHTSA recall 01V381000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 12, 2001. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 208/214/welds. The recall affects approximately 897 vehicles , with the defect involving the Structure component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

General Motors, Llc · Structure · 897 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V381000

Manufacturer Campaign

01072

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

Structure

Vehicles Affected

897

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 12, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.

Safety Consequence

In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install structural rivets. owner notification began december 26, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V381000 or campaign 01072.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V381000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V381000?

NHTSA recall 01V381000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on December 12, 2001. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 208/214/welds. The recall affects approximately 897 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V381000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01072. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.