Vehicle recall 02V178000 · July 1, 2002
GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado and 4 more models
On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
- Consequence
- In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began August 28, 2002. 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 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2002
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02029
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 525,254
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Silverado (2000): 2000
- Chevrolet Suburban (2000): 2000
- Chevrolet Tahoe (2000): 2000
- GMC Sierra (2000): 2000
- GMC Yukon (2000): 2000
- GMC Yukon XL (2000): 2000
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