The problem
Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 213, "child restraint systems." these vehicles do not have text and formatting on the warning label attached to the available second-row integral child restraint as specified by amendments to the standard.
The fix
Owners will be provided with replacement labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on July 23, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-177 (04V177000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 04022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | April 8, 2004 |
| Owners notified | July 23, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 31,301 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-177 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners will be provided with replacement labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on July 23, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 31,301 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.