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Electrical System complaints
69 reportsClear category filter78,000 miles · Oct 19, 2012
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TURNED THE KEY AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START BUT WHEN HE RELEASED THE KEY, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIANS DID NOT LOCATE A …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TURNED THE KEY AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START BUT WHEN HE RELEASED THE KEY, THE VEHICLE STARTED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIANS DID NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
NHTSA ODI #10481149
40,000 miles · Sep 12, 2012
Electrical System
PASS LOCK ANTI THEFT SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGES, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM RESTARTING FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MINUTES. THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE VEHICLE WERE TO STALL WHILE OPERATING ON A FREEWAY OR MAJOR HIGHWAY AND CAN NOT BE RESTARTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10475214
44,000 miles · Jan 29, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior LightingService Brakes, Hydraulic
NO BRAKE LIGHTS. FUSE IS NOT BLOWN. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10445777
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
WENT TO DEALERSHIP IN SAN ANGELO TX, DID DIAGNOSTIC FOR ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON DEALERSHIP SAID PROBLEM WAS P0017 (CAM ACTUATOR) DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT AT THE TIME DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD BE OK TO DRIVE IT AS IS. DID RESEARCH ONLINE AND LOOKED IT UP ON BOOK AT AUTO PARTS STORE AND P0017 SAYS THIS "CRANKSHAFT POSITION CA…
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WENT TO DEALERSHIP IN SAN ANGELO TX, DID DIAGNOSTIC FOR ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON DEALERSHIP SAID PROBLEM WAS P0017 (CAM ACTUATOR) DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT AT THE TIME DEALERSHIP SAID IT WOULD BE OK TO DRIVE IT AS IS. DID RESEARCH ONLINE AND LOOKED IT UP ON BOOK AT AUTO PARTS STORE AND P0017 SAYS THIS "CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAMSHAFT POSITION CORRELATION - BANK 1 SENSOR B" WHAT EVER THAT MEANS. BUT NOW I HAVE MAJOR PROBLEMS I STILL HAVE THAT AND A FEW MORE CODES I HAVE P0014 EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER - ADVANCED (BANK 1), AND P0300 RANDOM MISFIRE DETECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10435330
32,000 miles · Oct 16, 2011
Air BagsElectrical System
I OWN A 2006 CHEVY COLORADO EXTENDED CAB. THE WIRING HARNESS THAT CONTROLS THE AIR BAGS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND STEREO SPEAKERS KEEPS BREAKING. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY. THE WIRES RUN BETWEEN THE CAB AND REAR DOORS. I HAD IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2008 AND AGAIN IN 2009. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED RIGHT AFTER TH…
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I OWN A 2006 CHEVY COLORADO EXTENDED CAB. THE WIRING HARNESS THAT CONTROLS THE AIR BAGS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND STEREO SPEAKERS KEEPS BREAKING. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DEFECT FROM THE FACTORY. THE WIRES RUN BETWEEN THE CAB AND REAR DOORS. I HAD IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2008 AND AGAIN IN 2009. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED RIGHT AFTER THE SECOND FIX. I HAVE HAD TO FIX IT MYSELF TWICE SINCE THEN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THE AIR BAGS ARE INOPERABLE WHEN THE WIRES BREAK. I AM SURE THERE ARE SEVERAL HUNDRED OF THESE TRUCKS ON THE ROAD WITH DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS SINCE MOST PEOPLE WILL NOT FIX IT. I WOULD EXPECT CHEVROLET TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO 100,000 MILES FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD ALSO EXPECT GM TO CORRECT THE ISSUE SO IT DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430384
63,521 miles · Sep 27, 2011
Electrical System
VEHICLE AIR BLOWER FAN FOR HEAT/AIR CONDITIONER PERIODICALLY STOPS WORKING ON SETTINGS 1,2,AND 3. FAN CONTINUES TO WORK ON SETTING 4. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10427582
20,000 miles · Aug 18, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
GM PASSLOCK SYSTEM IN MY 2006 CHEVY COLORADO FAILS DAILY LEAVING ME STRANDED FOR 10-15 MINUTES UNTIL IT RESETS ITSELF. IF ENGINE STALLS IN A TURN LANE, IT CREATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10419998
68,541 miles · Jul 31, 2011
Electrical SystemVisibility
BLOWER MOTOR ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO QUIT WORKING EXCEPT FOR THE HIGH POSITION. LEAVING THE FAN IN THE HIGH POSITION TOO LONG WILL CAUSE THE FAN TO QUIT WORKING AND THEN THERE IS NO A/C , HEATER OR DEFOGGER THAT WILL WORK WHEN NEEDED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT HE KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE, A RELAY…
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BLOWER MOTOR ON MY 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO QUIT WORKING EXCEPT FOR THE HIGH POSITION. LEAVING THE FAN IN THE HIGH POSITION TOO LONG WILL CAUSE THE FAN TO QUIT WORKING AND THEN THERE IS NO A/C , HEATER OR DEFOGGER THAT WILL WORK WHEN NEEDED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO TOLD ME THAT HE KNOWS WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE, A RELAY OR THE WIRING HARNESS. AT A COST OF 328.00. HE TOLD ME OFF THE RECORD IF I WIGGLE THE WIRING HARNESS IT MAY WORK FOR A WHILE SINCE THE HARNESS MOST LIKELY WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED.. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY COLORADO AND GMC CANYON OWNERS BOTH IN PERSON AND ON INTERNET FORUMS WHO REPORTED THAT THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER TIME WHEN THE DEFOGGER IS REALLY NEEDED TO KEEP THE WINDOWS CLEAR FOR SAFE DRIVING. I INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST A SIMPLE BURNED OUT MOTOR , AND I WOULD JUST NEED TO REPLACE IT. BUT SINCE WHAT I WAS TOLD FROM THE DEALER SERVICE WRITER, AND WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID IN THE FORUMS, I WOULD BE WASTING MONEY ESPECIALLY IS IT IS FROM A BAD WIRING HARNESS. I THINK GM SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND MAKE NEEDED REPAIRS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10416368
Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2011
Electrical SystemEquipment
THE A/C HEATING FAN BLOWER DOES NOT WORK ON SPEEDS 1,2, OR 3, ONLY ON SPEED 4. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND IT IS RELATED TO THE FAN RESISTOR BURNING UP. I INSPECTED MY TRUCK AND FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PLASTIC IS BURNT AND HAS STARTED TO MELT. THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE CAB AND BE VARY DANGEROUS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS …
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THE A/C HEATING FAN BLOWER DOES NOT WORK ON SPEEDS 1,2, OR 3, ONLY ON SPEED 4. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND IT IS RELATED TO THE FAN RESISTOR BURNING UP. I INSPECTED MY TRUCK AND FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PLASTIC IS BURNT AND HAS STARTED TO MELT. THIS CAN CAUSE A FIRE IN THE CAB AND BE VARY DANGEROUS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HERE, SO I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10413924
86,000 miles · Apr 13, 2011
Electrical System
06 CHEVY COLORADO VEHICLE FAILS TO START AFTER SHUTOFF. PASSLOCK FAILURE. HAPPENS REGULARLY. STOPPED TO FIX A TIRE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER CHANGING THE TIRE IT WOULD NOT START. 4AM ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD HAVING TO WAIT 10 MINS TILL IT REST SO I COULD START IT. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10395697
Official recalls
4Nov 18, 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Jul 29, 2009
GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Apr 27, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS WHEN EITHER CONDITION OCCURS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Dec 7, 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ09001 · Brake Lamp Switch Malfunction
Opened Feb 25, 2009 · Closed Jul 30, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).
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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).
Exterior Lighting
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).
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