The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds May not be to specification.
The risk
As a result, the door strength May be degraded during a side impact vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began February 17, 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 Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-037 (03V037000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 03004 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments |
| Report date | February 6, 2003 |
| Owners notified | February 17, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 107 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the body & structure
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-037 repair free?
Yes. Cadillac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began February 17, 2003.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 107 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.