The problem
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
The risk
Some of these vehicles include incorrect statements on one of the air bag warning labels.
The fix
Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on June 4, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-132 (04V132000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 04021 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | March 18, 2004 |
| Owners notified | June 4, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 183,922 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-132 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with correct labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on June 4, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 183,922 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.