NOISES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD; RATTLE, JINGLE, CLUNK; CONSTANT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL IN A WASHING MACHINE, BUT FINE DRIVEABILITY AND COMFORTABLE SOUNDING HIGHWAY DRIVING. DRIVING IN PARKING GARAGE IS NOISY WHEN ACCELERATING, AND QUIET WHEN COASTING. NOISE IS QUIETER WHEN AC IS OFF. NOISE IS LOUDER WHEN ACCELERATING, OR AT …
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NOISES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD; RATTLE, JINGLE, CLUNK; CONSTANT. SOUNDS LIKE METAL IN A WASHING MACHINE, BUT FINE DRIVEABILITY AND COMFORTABLE SOUNDING HIGHWAY DRIVING. DRIVING IN PARKING GARAGE IS NOISY WHEN ACCELERATING, AND QUIET WHEN COASTING. NOISE IS QUIETER WHEN AC IS OFF. NOISE IS LOUDER WHEN ACCELERATING, OR AT IDLE. AFTER 30 MINUTE DRIVE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AUTO STORE GAVE CODES THAT SHOWED REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH OR EV FAN MOTOR. LESS THAN 70K MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10408266
35,000 miles · Jun 19, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK RAINIER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL DISPLAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-120 MPH. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY, THE SPEED WILL DECREASE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT MUST LITERALLY STAND ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, T…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK RAINIER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER WILL DISPLAY SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-120 MPH. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY, THE SPEED WILL DECREASE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT MUST LITERALLY STAND ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR LIGHT, THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO REV. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR JUNE 23, 2008 TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA ODI #10231608
46,403 miles · Jun 22, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
WITH VEHICLE TEMPERATURE AT NORMAL RANGE, IN PARK AND AT NORMAL IDLE WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS PEDAL THE RPM WOULD DROP TO UNDER 500 AND THEN GO BACK UP, ALMOST LIKE A HESITATION OF SORTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO BUICK DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP, BASICALLY THE EGR VALVE. WAS TOLD THIS WAS PART OF THE EMISSIONS O…
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WITH VEHICLE TEMPERATURE AT NORMAL RANGE, IN PARK AND AT NORMAL IDLE WHEN I PUSH ON THE GAS PEDAL THE RPM WOULD DROP TO UNDER 500 AND THEN GO BACK UP, ALMOST LIKE A HESITATION OF SORTS. TOOK VEHICLE TO BUICK DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP, BASICALLY THE EGR VALVE. WAS TOLD THIS WAS PART OF THE EMISSIONS OF THE VEHICLE BUT NOT COVERED UNDER THE EMISSIONS WARRANTY NOR WOULD MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVER AS WELL. VEHICLE HAS 46,403 MILES ON IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10193968
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicStructure
2004 RAINIER EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT POPPING NOISE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE BRAKES MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. *MR THE DRIVER HEARD WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER ALSO HEARD IDLING NOISES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10125853
4,895 miles · May 5, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG AND VEHICLE STARTS SPUTTERING AND THEN DIED OUT IN THE ROAD. AFTER THE 1ST INCIDENT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO INDICATED THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE MANUFACTUR…
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DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ALONG AND VEHICLE STARTS SPUTTERING AND THEN DIED OUT IN THE ROAD. AFTER THE 1ST INCIDENT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALER WHO INDICATED THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER GET A SECOND OPINION. THE CONSUMER HAS PARKED THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT FOR SAFETY REASONS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10119973
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE HAS BEEN SPUTTERING, MISSING AND SURGING SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE BATTERY FAILED. WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. WATER ALSO LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE BY THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER WHE…
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THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE HAS BEEN SPUTTERING, MISSING AND SURGING SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE BATTERY FAILED. WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. WATER ALSO LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE BY THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER WHEN RAINING. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FENDER RATTLED. HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY SEEMED LOOSE. RACK AND PINION LEAKED. *NM
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
DURING THE COURSE OF THIS EA INVESTIGATION, ODI OBSERVED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS (88%) AND WARRANTY CLAIMS (94%) WERE REPORTED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED FOR USE IN THE SALT BELT REGION OF THE US.THIS AREA INCLUDES 20 STATES IN THE NORTHEAST, MID ATLANTIC AND THE MIDWEST REGIONS AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.CONSUMERS IN THE SALT BELT REGION REPORTED TO ODI THAT THEY COULD SMELL FUEL VAPORS IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THEIR VEHICLES, THEY DISCOVERED THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE RETURN AND SENDER LINES OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.WATER AND ROAD SALT COLLECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP LEADING TO SMALL PINHOLES APPEARING ON THE FUEL LINES.FUEL MAY LEAK AND COLLECT ON TOP OF THE MODULE AND/OR SPILL ONTO THE GROUND.THE DATA EVALUATED UNDER THIS INVESTIGATION REFLECT A RELATIVELY LOW FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE THAT LARGELY ARISES IN SALT BELT STATES.GM HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE SUBJECT COMPONENT TO TEN YEARS OR 120,000 MILES.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME; ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH.
EA04021 · Brake Lamp Failure
Opened Aug 3, 2004 · Closed Nov 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
GM STATES THAT SOME BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULBS CAN PREMATURELY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.ON MARCH 2, 2004, GM INITIATED A 6-YEAR/72,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR 989,487 SUBJECT VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.ON APRIL 4, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE04-032) BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.ON AUGUST 3, 2004 ODI UPGRADED PE04-032 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-021).BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 27, 2004 GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA # 04V527) COVERING SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER GM'S SPECIAL POLICY.MY 2004 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 8, 2003 CONTAIN IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLIES AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT ON AUGUST 8, 2003 AND EARLIER.THE ACTION TAKEN BY GM IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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