Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V107000 Reported April 10, 2002

Gm/fmvss 108/low beam headlamp

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 10,168 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V107000
Manufacturer Campaign
02015
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
10,168
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 10, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles were produced with a left low-beam headlamp that does not meet the photometric performance requirements of the standard.

Safety Consequence

Light intensities below the minimum intensity requirements cause reduction in visibility down the road for the driver of the vehicle and intensities above the maximum intensity requirements cause increase in glare for drivers ahead of, or approaching, the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the left low-beam headlamp and replace it if it does not meet requirements. owner notification began may 23, 2002. 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 02V107000 or campaign 02015.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V107000

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

What is recall 02V107000?

NHTSA recall 02V107000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on April 10, 2002. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 108/low beam headlamp. The recall affects approximately 10,168 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V107000 or the manufacturer campaign number 02015. 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.