Yours is a 2002 so there is no reason they shouldn't cover it. You may have to try several different GM dealerships to get this resolved bro. On LS1tech there are a few SS guys that have taken there cars to POntiac dealerships and had luck. It really is a crap shoot on getting somebody to listen to you. I will see if I can dig up any info to give you though.

 

That's what I had to do with mine and my sons 02 Z28's. Took them to the local Chevrolet dealer, said they couldn't do anything, then took it to the Pontiac dealership down they road. Should be picking up my son's finished car tomorrow and then schedule a date for my car.

 

You need to find a dealership that knows their collective asses from their elbows. If the body shop manager guy is worth 2 cents he already will know all about this "silent" recall. Also helps to walk in with the notice and be the original owner of the car. I had mine done, got it back in a few days and had all the black parts painted SOM like on 6 cyl or a firebird. Before all I needed to do was put black triangles on the doors and Id have my pumpkin for halloween.