NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Chevrolet W-Series
The 2003 Chevrolet W-Series has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2003 Chevrolet W-Series. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #13V259000Reported June 19, 2013 · Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America
Defect description
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
Safety consequence
Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.