Large Recall NHTSA · 03V096000 Reported March 19, 2003

Gm/fmvss 101/208/instrument panel cluster

Q: What is recall 03V096000?

NHTSA recall 03V096000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 19, 2003. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 101/208/instrument panel cluster. The recall affects approximately 314,300 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System 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 · Electrical System · 314,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V096000

Manufacturer Campaign

03013

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

314,300

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 19, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.

Safety Consequence

These vehicles do not comply with the standard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. owner notification began may 29, 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

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 03V096000 or campaign 03013.
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 03V096000

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

What is recall 03V096000?

NHTSA recall 03V096000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 19, 2003. It addresses: Gm/fmvss 101/208/instrument panel cluster. The recall affects approximately 314,300 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V096000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03013. 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.