Large Recall NHTSA · 03V093000 Reported March 7, 2003

Gm/rearview mirror switch

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 507,171 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V093000
Manufacturer Campaign
03006
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
507,171
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 7, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.

Safety Consequence

If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

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 03V093000 or campaign 03006.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V093000

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

What is recall 03V093000?

NHTSA recall 03V093000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 7, 2003. It addresses: Gm/rearview mirror switch. The recall affects approximately 507,171 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V093000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03006. 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.