Vehicle recall 03V052000 · February 20, 2003
Pontiac Aztek and Buick Rendezvous
In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.
- Consequence
- This condition could allow the intermediate shaft to spin inside the steering column coupling, resulting in loss of steering control of the vehicle. If this were to happen while the vehicle is moving, a crash could resulting without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on February 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on February 11, 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 03009. Customers can also 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
- 03V052000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 20, 2003
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03009
- Owner notification
- February 7, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,512
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buick Rendezvous (2003): 2003
- Pontiac Aztek (2003): 2003
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