NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
100 reportsMileage unknown · May 16, 2006
Latches/locks/linkages
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. AN NHTSA RECALL, #05V494000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH HOWEVER; THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ALONG THE TWO REAR DOORS. THE DR…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. AN NHTSA RECALL, #05V494000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH HOWEVER; THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP ONLY REPLACED THE WEATHER STRIPPING ALONG THE TWO REAR DOORS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR STILL OPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER TO REPLACE THE INOPERABLE LATCH AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL WITHOUT CHARGE. UPDATED 06/15/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10157637
52,000 miles · May 12, 2006
Power Train
MORNING OF INCIDENT, WOULD HERE A "CLUNKING" NOISE AFTER ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR. THAT AFTERNOON, WHILE DRIVING IN FAST LANE OF INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, UPON ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO HAVE TO DOWN SHIFT, AND INSTEAD, HEARD A LOUD "WHIRRING" NOISE, AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. UPON EVALUATION, THE …
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MORNING OF INCIDENT, WOULD HERE A "CLUNKING" NOISE AFTER ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR. THAT AFTERNOON, WHILE DRIVING IN FAST LANE OF INTERSTATE AT 65 MILES PER HOUR, UPON ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR, THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO HAVE TO DOWN SHIFT, AND INSTEAD, HEARD A LOUD "WHIRRING" NOISE, AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. UPON EVALUATION, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE, AND HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING. REPAIR SHOPPED DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10157412
48,000 miles · Apr 10, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
(1) NO EVENTS LEADING TO PROBLEM (2) FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT LED TO FULL REPLACEMENT (3) REPLACED FUEL TANK WITH DEALERSHIP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10154962
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2006
Latches/locks/linkages
BEFORE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE ON MY TRAILBLAZER THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR HAPPENED TO ME. MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDSON FELL OUT THE BACK DOOR WHEN IT UNLATCHED. NO MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE PANEL. MY OTHER GRANDSON YELLED TO LET ME KNOW THAT HE HAD FALLEN OUT. FURTHER ACTION MAY BE TAKEN IN THIS MATTER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10152220
35,000 miles · Jan 27, 2006
Power Train
LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR TO CENTER OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO FORWARD OR REVERSE, IEEE WHEN LACK OF OR DIRECTION IS CHANGED. 36,000 MILES, VERY POOR QUALITY VEHICLE AS I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES. GOOD THING I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY, HOWEVER I AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH CHEVROLET AND WILL AVIOD PU…
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LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR TO CENTER OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO FORWARD OR REVERSE, IEEE WHEN LACK OF OR DIRECTION IS CHANGED. 36,000 MILES, VERY POOR QUALITY VEHICLE AS I HAVE HAD SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES. GOOD THING I HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY, HOWEVER I AM VERY DISPLEASED WITH CHEVROLET AND WILL AVIOD PURCHASING ANY CHEVEROLET PRODUCTS IN THE FUTURE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10148861
80,112 miles · Dec 1, 2005
Power Train
TRANSMISSION COOLANT PIPES: ON THE AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER 12, I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL FREEWAY I BEGAN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES MAINTAINING SPEED. WHILE THE ENGINE HAD FULL POWER, I HAD TO PULL OVER AS MY VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. AT THIS TIME, I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE I …
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TRANSMISSION COOLANT PIPES: ON THE AFTERNOON OF NOVEMBER 12, I WAS DRIVING ON A LOCAL FREEWAY I BEGAN EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES MAINTAINING SPEED. WHILE THE ENGINE HAD FULL POWER, I HAD TO PULL OVER AS MY VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY LOST POWER TO THE WHEELS. AT THIS TIME, I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER WHERE I HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICES AT GM DEALERS. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY, MY SUSPICION OF A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE OLD TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. AT THAT TIME, THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT PIPE WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE BEEN RUSTED THROUGH AND THIS WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE LIKELY CAUSE OF MY TRANSMISSION FAILING. I ULTIMATELY HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT COOLANT PIPE REPLACED AT THE COST OF SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS. I BELIEVE A STRONG CASE EXISTS FOR CALLING ATTENTION TO A NEED TO INSPECT AND PERHAPS REPLACE CRITICAL UNDERBODY FLUID PIPES ON SIMILAR VEHICLES DUE TO THE LIKELIHOOD OF RUST-THROUGH AND OTHER FAILURES THAT COULD CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10144187
125,278 miles · Nov 19, 2005
Electrical System
1.- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE IN THE TRAILBLAZER EXT 2002 125,278 MILES. AC DELCO PROFESSIONAL BATTERY MAINTENANCE FREE 19001810 CATALOG 1810 (REPLACEMENT 78-6YR) HAS GREEN HYDROMETER COLOR BUT A SENSE ACID SMELL AROUND. 2.- TWO BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS WERE CANCELLED AND NO WAY TO GO OUT WITH THE CAR. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR …
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1.- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE IN THE TRAILBLAZER EXT 2002 125,278 MILES. AC DELCO PROFESSIONAL BATTERY MAINTENANCE FREE 19001810 CATALOG 1810 (REPLACEMENT 78-6YR) HAS GREEN HYDROMETER COLOR BUT A SENSE ACID SMELL AROUND. 2.- TWO BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS WERE CANCELLED AND NO WAY TO GO OUT WITH THE CAR. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR ASSISTANCE FRIDAY 18, 7:30 P.M. AND LEAVE A VOICEMAIL. THE DEALER RETURN THE PHONE CALL SATURDAY 19, 7:30 A.M. LATER I CALL BACK 9:00 A.M. AND ASK THEM WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT AND WHERE TO START...WITH THE BATTERY?? BUT THEY SAID THAT THEY ARE BOOKED AND NOT ABLE TO TAKE ANY OTHER APPOINTMENT UNTIL MONDAY....JUST IN CASE HOW MUCH WOULD BE.. 75 $ PLUS LABOR 25 $ TOTAL AROUND 100 $. CONSEQUENCES: TWO POTENTIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WERE LOST AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY OF CAR ENJOYMENT AND FREEDOM. BATTERY REPLACED $ 80.99. ACID LEAKS THROUGH THE CAR. REQUEST FRIEND HELP FOR TIME TO BUY, DELIVER AND REPLACE THE BATTERY AT HOME. THE AC DELCO WEB SITE SAID THAT "THE BATTERY THAT COMES WITH A GM VEHICLE IS COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF THREE YEARS OR 36,000 MILES" IT IS REALLY NOT FAIR HOW A BATTERY CAN LOSE IT POSITIVE TERMINAL ITSELF AND WHY CONSUMER IS NOT COVERED AGAINST THIS DEFECT THAT INVOLVE TIME AND MONEY AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES AND MAJOR ACCIDENTS. 3.- SATURDAY 19, 10 A.M. I CALLED A FRIEND TO FIND ANOTHER BATTERY. BEFORE THAT WE TAKE OUT THE AC DELCO BATTERY FROM THE CAR THE POSITIVE TERMINAL WAS COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE CASE AND ACID WAS LEAKING...IT IS UNBELIEVABLE. THE AC DELCO BATTERY HAS A GREEN HYDROMETER INDICATION. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER BRAND EXPENSES OF $ 80.99 WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF TIMING, DRIVING AND GAS USED BY MY FRIEND AND MINE TO REPLACED THE AC DELCO BATTERY THAT HAD POSITIVE TERMINAL COMPLETELY SEPARATED . *JB
NHTSA ODI #10143256
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2005
Visibility
POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILURE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE MOTOR HAS GONE OUT ON REAR WINDOW. THE 1ST TIME CAR UNDER WAR. NOW ITS NOT. THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10141363
50,000 miles · Oct 31, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2002 LTZ - VIN [XXX] THERE IS A CRACK IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MY GAS TANK AND THE FILLER PIPE. CHEVY TOLD ME THAT CURRENTLY HAVE A "SPECIAL POLICY" #05012 WHICH COVERS THIS FLAW, HOWEVER MY CAR DOES NOT FALL UNDER THAT EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME. HOW CAN I PURSUE THIS AND GET IT FULLY COVERED. […
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CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 2002 LTZ - VIN [XXX] THERE IS A CRACK IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN MY GAS TANK AND THE FILLER PIPE. CHEVY TOLD ME THAT CURRENTLY HAVE A "SPECIAL POLICY" #05012 WHICH COVERS THIS FLAW, HOWEVER MY CAR DOES NOT FALL UNDER THAT EVEN THOUGH THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME. HOW CAN I PURSUE THIS AND GET IT FULLY COVERED. [XXX] *NM UPDATED 07/18/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #10141283
70,000 miles · Oct 19, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
AFTER SMELLING GAS FUMES AND HAVING THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LAMP ILLUMINATED, I TOOK MY 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT TO MY MECHANIC FOR SERVICE. THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE FUEL FILLER LINE AND THE GAS TANK WAS LOOSE. HE RELAYED THAT CHEVY WAS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS. AFTER PURSUING THIS WITH GM, I FOUND A SPECIAL …
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AFTER SMELLING GAS FUMES AND HAVING THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LAMP ILLUMINATED, I TOOK MY 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT TO MY MECHANIC FOR SERVICE. THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE FUEL FILLER LINE AND THE GAS TANK WAS LOOSE. HE RELAYED THAT CHEVY WAS HAVING A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS. AFTER PURSUING THIS WITH GM, I FOUND A SPECIAL POLICY # 05012. GM WILL FIX THE PROBLEM ON VEHICLES WITH UP TO 70,000 MILES. MY VEHICLE HAS 72,000 MILES. GM REFUSES TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10140261
Official recalls
3Oct 27, 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ALONG THE LOWER PART OF THE ROCKER PANEL TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF CORROSIVE MATERIAL, AND INSPECT THE REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCHES. FUNCTIONAL LATCHES WILL BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. NON-FUNCTIONING LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
Nov 1, 2004
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.
Feb 4, 2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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NHTSA investigations
5RQ17002 · 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.
EA07009 · Fuel Pump Module Leaks Gasoline
Opened Jul 10, 2007 · Closed Aug 28, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
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.
PE07014 · Fuel Tank Leak
Opened Mar 13, 2007 · Closed Jun 12, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).GM WILL PROVIDE FREE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK. IT IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2007.THIS ACTION SUPERSEDES GM'S PREVIOUS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER EXT AND ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN REPORTED AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.THE VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAK AND ILLUMINATES THE SES LIGHT.OTHER OWNERS REPORT SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).GM WILL PROVIDE FREE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK. IT IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2007.THIS ACTION SUPERSEDES GM'S PREVIOUS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER EXT AND ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN REPORTED AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.THE VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAK AND ILLUMINATES THE SES LIGHT.OTHER OWNERS REPORT SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.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.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).GM WILL PROVIDE FREE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK. IT IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2007.THIS ACTION SUPERSEDES GM'S PREVIOUS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER EXT AND ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN REPORTED AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.THE VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAK AND ILLUMINATES THE SES LIGHT.OTHER OWNERS REPORT SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.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.
PE07013 · Fuel Pump Module Leaks Gasoline
Opened Mar 12, 2007 · Closed Jul 10, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS FUEL AND OR VAPOR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.GM STATES, THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS CORROSION OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK.CORROSION OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE IS THE RESULT OF THE VEHICLE OPERATING IN A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT.ODI HAS UPGRADED THIS PE TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-009) TO FURTHER ASSESS THIS ISSUE.
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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