I SEE YOU RECALLING BMW CARS FOR LIGHTS FAILING! WHY DON'T YOU RECALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S FOR FAILING RUNNING LIGHTS? FROM THEIR INTRODUCTION THEY HAVE BEEN ADVERTISED AS A SAFETY FEATURE! I WOULD GUESS 97% OF ALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S HAVE ONE OR BOTH OF THE LIGHTS NOT WORKING! AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW!! MY 2006 SILVERADO HAS HAD…
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I SEE YOU RECALLING BMW CARS FOR LIGHTS FAILING! WHY DON'T YOU RECALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S FOR FAILING RUNNING LIGHTS? FROM THEIR INTRODUCTION THEY HAVE BEEN ADVERTISED AS A SAFETY FEATURE! I WOULD GUESS 97% OF ALL GM TRUCKS AND SUV'S HAVE ONE OR BOTH OF THE LIGHTS NOT WORKING! AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW!! MY 2006 SILVERADO HAS HAD THE PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT REPLACED 4 TIMES. IF THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, EVEN THOUGH ADVERTISED AS SUCH, IT COST OWNERS A BIG SUM OF MONEY TO KEEP REPAIRING THEM BECAUSE OF GM'S OBVIOUS FAULTY DESIGN!! WHY DOES GM GET A PASS BUT BMW DOES NO? THANKS
NHTSA ODI #10544718
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2011
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LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK ALL THE BULBS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND HAS NO PROBLEM. THE TROUBLE APPEARS TO BE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO MAKING UNSAFE LEFT TURNS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR INTERIOR LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ALL OTHERS GO OFF. HAS BEEN REPORTED TO 2 DEALERS AND THEY HAVE DONE N…
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LEFT TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT WORK ALL THE BULBS AND FUSES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND HAS NO PROBLEM. THE TROUBLE APPEARS TO BE IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE DUE TO MAKING UNSAFE LEFT TURNS. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR INTERIOR LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN ALL OTHERS GO OFF. HAS BEEN REPORTED TO 2 DEALERS AND THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373733
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2007
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2006 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH FAULTY BRAKE LIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED FOUR TIMES IN TEN MONTHS. THIS FAILURE ALMOST GOT THE CONSUMER IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *KB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE BULBS WERE NOT BURNING OUT, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ARCING CAUSED BY POORLY DESIGNED SOCKET CONTACTS. THE CON…
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2006 CHEVY SILVERADO WITH FAULTY BRAKE LIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED FOUR TIMES IN TEN MONTHS. THIS FAILURE ALMOST GOT THE CONSUMER IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *KB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE BULBS WERE NOT BURNING OUT, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO ARCING CAUSED BY POORLY DESIGNED SOCKET CONTACTS. THE CONSUMER STATED GM NEEDS TO REDESIGN THE SOCKET TO PROVIDE LINE CONTACT AT THE SOCKET/BULB ELECTRICAL INTERFACE. THE PRESENT DESIGN PROVIDES CONTACT ONLY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10208319
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2006
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1. NEW STYLE HEADLIGHTS ON NEW CHEVY AND GMC PICKUPS ARE FINE AT A DISTANCE, BUT ARE BLINDING AS THEY APPROACH CLOSER FROM THE REAR. 2. NEWER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "FOG" LIGHTS ARE A PROBLEM. THEY ARE TYPICALLY USED ALL THE TIME AND FREQUENTLY MIS-ALIGNED. THEY SHOULD BE REQUIRE TO DEFAULT TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHEN THE ENGINE…
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1. NEW STYLE HEADLIGHTS ON NEW CHEVY AND GMC PICKUPS ARE FINE AT A DISTANCE, BUT ARE BLINDING AS THEY APPROACH CLOSER FROM THE REAR. 2. NEWER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "FOG" LIGHTS ARE A PROBLEM. THEY ARE TYPICALLY USED ALL THE TIME AND FREQUENTLY MIS-ALIGNED. THEY SHOULD BE REQUIRE TO DEFAULT TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF. THIS WOULD PROBABLY ELIMINATE 95% OF THE USAGE AND THEREFORE, PROBLEMS. 3. THE NEW LED TAIL LIGHTS, PARTICULARLY ON LARGE TRUCKS ARE TOO BRIGHT. WHILE THEY MAY BE EFFECTIVE, YOU CANNOT TELL IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED OR NOT. 4. NEW HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE LIGHTS ON POLICE CARS ARE A PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND THEY HAVE DAY/NIGHT BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS. POLICE DO NOT USE THE NIGHT SETTING. WHEN APPROACHING ONE (OR MORE) STOPPED VEHICLES AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTS ARE SO BRIGHT THAT YOU CANNOT SEE THE ROAD BEYOND THE POLICE CAR, CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10174508
6,190 miles · Aug 2, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A SHADOW 2 AND 1/2 FOOT WIDE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS INFORMED. UPDATED 9/5/2006 - *NM
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR DESIGNATION MAY BE INSTALLED. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE TO MOUNT THE TIRE ON A WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR. IF THE TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL WITH THE WRONG CONTOUR, THE WHEEL AND TIRE MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
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.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
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