TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PULLED THE HANDLE ON THE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED A TSB 050864026 THAT WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE PULLED THE HANDLE ON THE DOOR, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED A TSB 050864026 THAT WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,800.
NHTSA ODI #10323978
34,000 miles · Jan 12, 2010
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET PICKUP SSR. THE CONTACT STATED HE CANNOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE SINCE THE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ORDER; HOWEVER, GM NO LONGER MAKES THE PARTS FOR THAT VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET PICKUP SSR. THE CONTACT STATED HE CANNOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE SINCE THE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ORDER; HOWEVER, GM NO LONGER MAKES THE PARTS FOR THAT VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE THE PARTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
NHTSA ODI #10299516
54,000 miles · Mar 16, 2009
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM OPENING THE DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. THE DIAGNOSIS FOUND THAT THE DOOR HANDLES WERE MADE WITH DEFECTIVE PLASTIC; THEREFORE, THEY BECOME …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED HIM FROM OPENING THE DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. THE DIAGNOSIS FOUND THAT THE DOOR HANDLES WERE MADE WITH DEFECTIVE PLASTIC; THEREFORE, THEY BECOME PERMANENTLY INOPERABLE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR COST WAS ESTIMATED AT $377. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT PLANS ON HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,300. 4/01/09 *NJ THE DEALER FOUND A BROKEN INNER HANDLE BRACKET. UPDATED 04/09/09. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10262035
13,000 miles · Sep 18, 2006
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I CAN'T OPEN THE DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT USING THE OUTSIDE LATCH. THE HANDLE IS BROKEN AND THE LOCAL DEALER STATES HE HAS TO ORDER THE LATCH FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM DUE TO HAVING TO LOWER THE WINDOW FOR SAFE EXIT, OR ANY EXIT. WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE? *JB
NHTSA ODI #10168591
16,000 miles · Jul 24, 2006
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VEHICLE TYPE: 2004 CHEVY SSR PROBLEM/COMPLAINT: INTERIOR DOOR LATCH FAILURE, CAN'T EXIT VEHICLE. 1. DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR LATCH STARTS TO TAKE 3-4 PULLS TO OPEN DOOR AND THEN WITHIN THE WEEK THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH COMPLETELY FAILS REQUIRING THE POWER WINDOW TO BE OPENED AND THE DOOR OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. …
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VEHICLE TYPE: 2004 CHEVY SSR PROBLEM/COMPLAINT: INTERIOR DOOR LATCH FAILURE, CAN'T EXIT VEHICLE. 1. DRIVERS INTERIOR DOOR LATCH STARTS TO TAKE 3-4 PULLS TO OPEN DOOR AND THEN WITHIN THE WEEK THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH COMPLETELY FAILS REQUIRING THE POWER WINDOW TO BE OPENED AND THE DOOR OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. IF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS IN AN ACCIDENT OR OTHER REASON THERE WOULD BE NO WAY TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. I CALLED MY DEALER TO REPAIR THE LATCH, BUT HE IS NOT SURE WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE IN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10163285
5,700 miles · Oct 19, 2005
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DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, CANNOT EXIT VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10140211
Mileage unknown · Jul 11, 2005
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HOOD PROP DOES NOT SAFELY HOLD THE HOOD UP ON THE 2004 CHEVY SSR. THE 2005 MODEL HAS A DIFFERENT HOOD LIFT SYSTEM. THE 2004 NEEDS TO BE RETROFITTED TO MATCH.
NHTSA ODI #10128345
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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.
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