The problem
Certain medium duty trucks equipped with the optional caterpillar diesel engine (lg5) option were built with a misrouted battery cable that could come in contact with the exhaust pipe. The conduit and the nylon cable coating could degrade to the point where the copper wire strands of the cable are exposed.
The risk
If the cable strands contacted the exhaust pipe a short circuit could cause the battery cable coatings to ignite and possibly lead to an engine compartment fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began October 25, 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 02V-267 (02V267000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 02040 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables |
| Report date | October 1, 2002 |
| Owners notified | October 25, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 276 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 02V-267 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the battery cable for proper routing and reroute the cable if necessary. Owner notification began October 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 276 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.