Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V115000 Reported March 24, 2003

Gm/intermediate steering shaft bolt

Q: What is recall 03V115000?

NHTSA recall 03V115000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 24, 2003. It addresses: Gm/intermediate steering shaft bolt. The recall affects approximately 47,835 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A 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 · N/A · 47,835 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V115000

Manufacturer Campaign

03017

Manufacturer

General Motors, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

47,835

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 24, 2003

Defect Summary

Some passenger vehicles have a condition in which the intermediate steering shaft bolt may be loose.

Safety Consequence

An improperly tightened bolt could loosen, resulting in separation of the upper and lower steering shafts causing a loss of vehicle control. if this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for the presence of the intermediate steering shaft bolt and ensure that it is tightened to the proper specification. owner notification began march 20, 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.

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 03V115000 or campaign 03017.
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 03V115000

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

What is recall 03V115000?

NHTSA recall 03V115000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 24, 2003. It addresses: Gm/intermediate steering shaft bolt. The recall affects approximately 47,835 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 03V115000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03017. 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.