Gm/fmvss 214/rear door upper hinge welds
Defect Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. on some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds may not be to specification.
Safety Consequence
As a result, the door strength may be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. if a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. owner notification began february 17, 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 cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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FAQ: Recall 03V037000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 03V037000?
NHTSA recall 03V037000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 6, 2003. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 214/rear door upper hinge welds. The recall affects approximately 107 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 03V037000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03004. 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.