The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles, Mini vans, and pickup trucks May develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
The risk
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 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 Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-093 (03V093000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 03006 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior |
| Report date | March 7, 2003 |
| Owners notified | April 24, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 507,171 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
- 1998 Chevrolet Astro window & wiper problems 45
- 1997 Chevrolet Blazer window & wiper problems 122
- 1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups window & wiper problems 34
- 1997 Chevrolet Suburban window & wiper problems 37
- 1998 Chevrolet Suburban window & wiper problems 46
- 1998 GMC C/K window & wiper problems 5
- 1997 GMC Jimmy window & wiper problems 43
- 1998 GMC Safari window & wiper problems 9
- 1997 GMC Suburban window & wiper problems 12
- 1998 GMC Suburban window & wiper problems 17
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-093 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. Owner notification began on April 24, 2003. 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 507,171 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.