The problem
On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and Mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. An air bag without the check valve pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward.
The risk
This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ab8ility of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began December 16, 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, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt #3.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 02V-329 (02V329000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 02061 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | December 9, 2002 |
| Owners notified | December 16, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 272 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2001 Chevrolet Lumina
- 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 2001 Chevrolet Venture
- 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
- 2001 Pontiac Aztek
- 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2001 Pontiac Montana
- 2001 Saturn LS
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 02V-329 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag. Owner notification began December 16, 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…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 272 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.