Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V052000 Reported February 20, 2003

Gm/steering column intermediate shaft

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 4,512 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V052000
Manufacturer Campaign
03009
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4,512
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 20, 2003

Defect Summary

In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.

Safety Consequence

This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. if this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. owners were notified by telephone on february 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on february 11, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

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 03V052000 or campaign 03009.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving N/A.

FAQ: Recall 03V052000

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

What is recall 03V052000?

NHTSA recall 03V052000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 20, 2003. It addresses: Gm/steering column intermediate shaft. The recall affects approximately 4,512 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V052000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03009. 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.