Large Recall NHTSA · 04V150000 Reported March 29, 2004

Gm/rear liftgate latch

General Motors, Llc · Latches/locks/linkages · 103,956 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V150000
Manufacturer Campaign
03030
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
103,956
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 29, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate may be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in certain severe vehicle crash events.

Safety Consequence

If the liftgate were to open in a vehicle crash, an occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. owner notification schedule began on june 21, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080. this is an expansion to a previous recall (03v211).

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 04V150000 or campaign 03030.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V150000

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

What is recall 04V150000?

NHTSA recall 04V150000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 29, 2004. It addresses: Gm/rear liftgate latch. The recall affects approximately 103,956 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V150000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03030. 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.