2002 GMC Envoy, 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada Recall: SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR…
NHTSA campaign 04V289000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 23, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION (ECAS) HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ECAS MAY PRODUCE A BRIEF ELECTRICAL SPIKE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING. THIS ELECTRICAL SPIKE CAN DISRUPT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
The risk
IF THE SPIKE DAMAGES THE PCM, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT RESTART. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
GM RECALL NO. 04048.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More GMC Envoy recalls
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- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 6 other models — Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window…
- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 6 other models — Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion…
- 2006–2007 Buick Rainier and 4 other models — Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion…
Other campaigns involving GMC vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V289000 (manufacturer number 04048). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.