Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V035000 Reported February 3, 2005

Fmvss 212/windshield urethane adhesion

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 17,815 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V035000
Manufacturer Campaign
05002
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
17,815
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 3, 2005

Defect Summary

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

Safety Consequence

If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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 05V035000 or campaign 05002.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V035000

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

What is recall 05V035000?

NHTSA recall 05V035000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on February 3, 2005. It addresses: Fmvss 212/windshield urethane adhesion. The recall affects approximately 17,815 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 05V035000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05002. 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.