The problem
Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began August 18, 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-250 (03V250000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 03039 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| Report date | July 15, 2003 |
| Owners notified | August 20, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,707,825 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2003 Buick Rendezvous
- 2003 Cadillac CTS
- 2003 Chevrolet Express
- 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2001 Chevrolet Venture
- 2003 Chevrolet Venture
- 2002 GMC Envoy
- 2003 GMC Envoy
- 2003 GMC Savana
- 2001 Oldsmobile Alero
- 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
- 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
- 2001 Pontiac Aztek
- 2002 Pontiac Aztek
- 2003 Pontiac Aztek
- 2001 Pontiac Grand AM
- 2001 Pontiac Montana
- 2003 Pontiac Montana
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
- 2003 Buick Rendezvous equipment problems 3
- 2003 Cadillac CTS equipment problems 6
- 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo equipment problems 1
- 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipment problems 20
- 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer equipment problems 15
- 2001 Chevrolet Venture equipment problems 8
- 2003 Chevrolet Venture equipment problems 1
- 2002 GMC Envoy equipment problems 9
- 2003 GMC Envoy equipment problems 6
- 2001 Oldsmobile Alero equipment problems 7
- 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada equipment problems 2
- 2001 Pontiac Aztek equipment problems 6
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-250 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,707,825 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.