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181 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jul 31, 2007
Electrical System
I OWN A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ. THE PROBLEM THAT I'M HAVING IS THAT THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR LOSES ITS MEMORY AND ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND EVEN WHILE DRIVING!!! I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THAT THE MANUAL SUGGEST AND EVEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO HAVE IT WORKED ON. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AND…
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I OWN A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ. THE PROBLEM THAT I'M HAVING IS THAT THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR LOSES ITS MEMORY AND ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND EVEN WHILE DRIVING!!! I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING THAT THE MANUAL SUGGEST AND EVEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE TO HAVE IT WORKED ON. THE PROBLEM CAME BACK AND IS STILL PRESENT. I THINK THAT THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY MATTER FOR THE FACT THAT THE MIRROR MOVES ON ITS OWN WHILE I'M DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HOPE SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANKS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10197946
71,000 miles · Apr 2, 2007
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE DASHBOARD PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE DASHBOARD FROM DISPLAYING THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER. OCCASIONALLY, THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INCORRECT SPEEDS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE DASHBOARD PANEL ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE DASHBOARD FROM DISPLAYING THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER. OCCASIONALLY, THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INCORRECT SPEEDS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER, AND MENTIONED RECALL # 03V096000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. ALTHOUGH THIS VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL, THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL OBLIGATED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE GENERAL MOTORS WAS AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,449 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10186690
35,000 miles · Mar 20, 2007
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
TWO YEARS AGO THE LIFTGATE WHEN CLOSING WOULD NOT LOCK AND REMOTE LOCK KEY FOB FAILED TO WORK. DASHLIGHT INDICATED THAT TAILGATE WAS AJAR AND DOME LIGHTS REMAINED ON. IN THE LAST YEAR THE CONTROLS ON THE DRIVER' S DOOR QUIT WORKING. THE POWER LOCKS, WINDOWS, AND SIDE MIRROR CONTROLS DID NOT WORK. REAR DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK…
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TWO YEARS AGO THE LIFTGATE WHEN CLOSING WOULD NOT LOCK AND REMOTE LOCK KEY FOB FAILED TO WORK. DASHLIGHT INDICATED THAT TAILGATE WAS AJAR AND DOME LIGHTS REMAINED ON. IN THE LAST YEAR THE CONTROLS ON THE DRIVER' S DOOR QUIT WORKING. THE POWER LOCKS, WINDOWS, AND SIDE MIRROR CONTROLS DID NOT WORK. REAR DEFROSTER WILL NOT WORK. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE DEALERSHIPS WILL NOT DO IT FOR FREE. I COULD NOT AFFORD TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. VERY FRUSTRATING.....FIRST NEW VEHICLE, AND IT WILL BE MY ONE AND ONLY CHEVROLET. I WILL NO LONGER PURCHASE FROM GM DUE TO THEIR LACK OF WILLINGNESS TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT THEY WERE AWARE EXISTED IN MANY VEHICLES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10185708
94,000 miles · Mar 13, 2007
Electrical SystemFire
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AT 60 MPH SHE SMELLED AMMONIA AND EVENTUALLY SHE SMELLED SMOKE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE DID NOT SEE SMOKE UNTIL SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE SHE SAW A FIRE UN…
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TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AT 60 MPH SHE SMELLED AMMONIA AND EVENTUALLY SHE SMELLED SMOKE. THE CONTACT STATED SHE DID NOT SEE SMOKE UNTIL SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE SHE SAW A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THE CONTACT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM UNDERNEATH THE STEERING INSIDE THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED HER INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 94000 MILES. *AK CONSUMER PROVIDED PICTURES OF THE DAMAGED VEHICLE AND INCIDENT REPORT. UPDATE 4/9 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10184943
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2007
Electrical SystemEquipmentSeat Belts
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH PROBLEMS WITH CAR RADIO CUSTOMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS**CC SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED A LOUD POP TO COME THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE CAUSED THE RADIO TO SHORT OUT AND THE SPEAKERS TO BLOW. THE RADIO AND SPEAKERS HAD BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE AMPLIFIER ALSO HAD TO BE …
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2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER WITH PROBLEMS WITH CAR RADIO CUSTOMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS**CC SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSED A LOUD POP TO COME THROUGH THE SPEAKERS. THE CAUSED THE RADIO TO SHORT OUT AND THE SPEAKERS TO BLOW. THE RADIO AND SPEAKERS HAD BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE AMPLIFIER ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT IN THE SECOND ROW LOCKED UP AS SOON AS IT WAS FASTENED INTO THE BUCKLE. WHEN THE DEFROSTER WAS USED THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MODE ACTUATOR AND MODE VALVE PER TSB 04-01-38-002. THE QUARTER PANEL ON THE ROOF SEAM SEALER CRACKED AND WAS RUSTED. THE PULL DOWN STRAP ON THE REAR HATCH BROKE. THE SWAY BAR BROKE. A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WHEN MAKING SHARP LEFT TURN. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT SUSPENSION WAS MISALIGNED AND CAUSED SHIELD TO TOUCH ROTOR. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE REAR WIPER DID NOT TOUCH THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THERE WAS A HIGH PITCHED NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE WHENEVER IN MOTION. THE DEALER INDICATED IT WAS IMPROPERLY SEALED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10184767
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2007
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesVisibility
I LIVE IN SOUTHWEST OHIO AND I OWN A 2002 TRAILBLAZER. I NOTICED THAT IN DECEMBER OF 2006, MY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD NOT FUNCTION WHEN TURNED ON. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD OUR FIRST FROST AND I NOTICED THAT THE REAR DEFOGGER/DEFROSTER WAS NOT WORKING. IT IS NOW NEARLY 0 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND EVEN IF I CLEAN THE WINDOW WIT…
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I LIVE IN SOUTHWEST OHIO AND I OWN A 2002 TRAILBLAZER. I NOTICED THAT IN DECEMBER OF 2006, MY REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD NOT FUNCTION WHEN TURNED ON. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE HAD OUR FIRST FROST AND I NOTICED THAT THE REAR DEFOGGER/DEFROSTER WAS NOT WORKING. IT IS NOW NEARLY 0 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND EVEN IF I CLEAN THE WINDOW WITH A SCRAPER, IT STILL FROSTS UP WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE LOOKED FOR A FUSE TO REPLACE, BUT FIND NONE FOR THE REAR DEFROST, AND THE ONE FOR THE REAR WIPER IS FINE. JUST YESTERDAY, I PICKED UP SOME LARGE ITEMS AT A HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE AND WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE REAR GATE, I TRIED TO USE THE BUTTON ON MY REMOTE, TO WHICH THE CAR NO LONGER RESPONDS, EVEN WITH NEW BATTERY, I TRIED TO UNLOCK IT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE CONTROLS WITH THE CAR OFF AND TURNED ON, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. SO THERE ME AND MY PREGNANT WIFE WERE STANDING IN ZERO TEMPERATURE WEATHER WITH THREE LARGE ITEMS ON A CART AND NOWHERE TO GO WITH THEM. WE ENDED UP PAYING SOMEBODY TO HAUL THEM TO OUR HOUSE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10181763
55,000 miles · Jan 8, 2007
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 8000 MILE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, AND NOW WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DIFFICULTY WITH THE GEARS SLIPPING DOWN SPEEDS ,AND THE TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING. THE CONTACT…
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TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 8000 MILE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, AND NOW WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DIFFICULTY WITH THE GEARS SLIPPING DOWN SPEEDS ,AND THE TRANSMISSION NOT ENGAGING. THE CONTACT SAID THAT THIS HAPPENED OFTEN AT 45 MPH, AND THE WEATHER HAS NOT BEEN A FACTOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TURNED OFF FOR A DAY ON 1-3-07, AND WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TURNED BACK ON THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. HE HAS HAD THE VEHICLE FIXED THREE TIMES FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS TURNING ON AND OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10178057
70,000 miles · Jan 8, 2007
Electrical System
2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LEFT LOW BEAM BULB STOPPED FUNCTIONING. WHEN I REPLACED IT I FOUND THAT THE CONNECTOR WAS BLACK AND MELTED. THE REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR WAS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ROBUST. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10178039
40,000 miles · Jan 7, 2007
Electrical System
IT ALL STARTED AROUND 40,000 MILES I HAVE HAD ALL INTERIOR PROBLEMS. I HAVE ONE SPEAKER IN MY CAR THAT WORKS, SOMETIMES IF I AM LUCKY THEY ALL WILL COME ONE BUT NOT. I HAVE A LIGHT BEHIND MY TEMP. CONTROL THAT COMES ON AND OFF WHEN IT WANT TO, AND NOW OF ALL MY HEAD LIGHTS AND DAY LAMPS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I WAS TOLD THAT …
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IT ALL STARTED AROUND 40,000 MILES I HAVE HAD ALL INTERIOR PROBLEMS. I HAVE ONE SPEAKER IN MY CAR THAT WORKS, SOMETIMES IF I AM LUCKY THEY ALL WILL COME ONE BUT NOT. I HAVE A LIGHT BEHIND MY TEMP. CONTROL THAT COMES ON AND OFF WHEN IT WANT TO, AND NOW OF ALL MY HEAD LIGHTS AND DAY LAMPS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO. I WAS TOLD THAT THE CAR HAS FAULTY WIRES (AS IF) AND I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR WHAT TO BUY ANOTHER CAR IN AFTER FOUR YEARS (NO). THEY SAY YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET WELL I HAVE PUT MORE INTO IT THAN WHAT I HAVE GOT (HEAD PAIN)! I ALMOST GOT HIT NOT KNOWING I HAD NO LIGHTS. AND GOT PULLED OVER ONCE! NOW I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE MY CAR INSPECTED TO FIND THE WIRE DEFECT AND THEN GET IT FIXED (THE CAR IS NOT WORTH IT). *NM
NHTSA ODI #10178001
50,707 miles · Nov 15, 2006
Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS INOPERABLE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #03V096000, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL; WIRING; INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
NHTSA ODI #10173544
Official recalls
12Nov 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.
Apr 28, 2004
CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." ONE OF THE TWO SENSORS IN THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS COULD BE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL LOCK WHEN THE BELT WEBBING IS EXTRACTED DURING A CRASH; HOWEVER, THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATES QUICKLY, SUCH AS HEAVY BRAKING, MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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.
Jul 15, 2003
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD 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, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
Mar 19, 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION" AND NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION DURING VEHICLE START-UP IN WHICH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT PROPERLY POWER UP, RESULTING IN MOST OF THE DISPLAYS, TELLTALE LIGHTS, AND FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BACKLIGHTING) BEING INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Mar 6, 2003
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
Oct 4, 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE MISSING WELDS ON THE REAR FLOOR PLAN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A CRASH, MISSING WELDS COULD DEGRADE PERFORMANCE OF THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF MISSING WELDS ARE FOUND, GM WILL EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE FOR AN EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Aug 23, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FUEL FILTER FITTING CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, A NO-START CONDITION WOULD RESULT AND FUEL WOULD BE PUMPED OUT THE FUEL FILTER ONTO THE GROUND.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FITTING BECOMES DISCONNECTED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE WOULD STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE FROM A DISCONNECTED FUEL FILTER FITTING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT RETAINERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Aug 9, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
Oct 17, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT HIGH SPEED GEAR ENGAGEMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GEAR IS NOT ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "PARK" AND A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION TO INCREASE GEAR ENGAGEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Sep 5, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE THAT CONTAINS CRACKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE RANGE SHIFT COLLAR AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS, AND THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN "PARK" POSITION. THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH RESULTING FROM UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASES AND UPDATE THE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
Apr 12, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 4, 2001. THE FOLLOWUP LETTER TO CONSUMERS WAS MAILED MAY 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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NHTSA investigations
10RQ17002 · 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.
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.
PE04032 · Brake Lamp Failure
Opened Apr 6, 2004 · Closed Aug 3, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002-04 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT OTHER VEHICLES SHARING THIS PLATFORM AND BRAKE LAMP DESIGN ARE THE MY 2002-2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT; GMC ENVOY, XL, XUV; OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND 2004 BUICK RAINIER.COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE REAR BRAKE LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.THERE IS NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT ONE OR MORE BRAKE LAMPS BULBS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING.GM FOUND THAT HEAT FROM THE BULB COULD DEFORM THE LAMP SOCKET, PRODUCE ELECTRICAL ARCING AND AN INOPERATIVE BULB.TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, GM CHANGED THE BULB TO A BULB THAT TRANSMITS LESS HEAT TO THE SOCKET AND CHANGED THE SOCKET TO A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER TO IMPROVE THERMAL STABILITY.THESE CHANGES WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES ON OCTOBER 1, 2003.GM IMPLEMENTED A SPECIAL POLICY BY NOTIFYING CONSUMERS THAT IF THEY SHOULD EXPERIENCE A BRAKE LAMP FAILURE TO GO TO THEIR GM DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CIRCUIT BOARD CONTAINING THE BRAKE LAMP REPLACED ALONG WITH NEW BULBS.THIS POLICY IS GOOD FOR THE FIRST 6 YEARS OR 72,000 MILES OF THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.ODI WILL UPGRADE THIS INVESTIGATION TO EA 04-021 AND INCLUDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLES.
EA04002 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Jan 6, 2004 · Closed Feb 10, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-042) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY AND ENVOY XL, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON JANUARY 6, 2004, AND THE SCOPE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES.ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS? GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.IN NOVEMBER 2002, GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) TO BETTER CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,179 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2004, GM HAS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-046).ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-042) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY AND ENVOY XL, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON JANUARY 6, 2004, AND THE SCOPE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES.ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS? GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.IN NOVEMBER 2002, GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) TO BETTER CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,179 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2004, GM HAS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-046).ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-042) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY AND ENVOY XL, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON JANUARY 6, 2004, AND THE SCOPE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES.ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS? GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.IN NOVEMBER 2002, GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) TO BETTER CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,179 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2004, GM HAS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-046).ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-042) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY AND ENVOY XL, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON JANUARY 6, 2004, AND THE SCOPE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES.ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS? GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.IN NOVEMBER 2002, GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) TO BETTER CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,179 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2004, GM HAS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-046).ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-042) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY AND ENVOY XL, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON JANUARY 6, 2004, AND THE SCOPE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES.ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS? GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.IN NOVEMBER 2002, GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) TO BETTER CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,179 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2004, GM HAS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-046).ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE03042 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Sep 17, 2003 · Closed Jan 6, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (EXT), GMC ENVOY (XL), AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA) ARE BUILT ON THE GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED INSIDE THE PLENUM AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND IS MOUNTED ON AN INCLINE APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE RAKE OF THE WINDSHIELD.GM REPORTS THAT VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A QUALITY ASSURANCE WATER TEST AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE TEST EXPOSES THE VEHICLES TO AN AMOUNT OF WATER THAT EXCEEDS THE PLENUM?S CAPABILITY TO DIVERT WATER AWAY FROM THE WIPER MODULE, ALLOWING WATER TO RISE TO A LEVEL THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER VENT HOLE.WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE VENT HOLE THEN FLOWS DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MODULE AND POOLS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.ON NOVEMBER 2, 2002 GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) THAT USES A POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MEMBRANE COVERED VENT HOLE TO CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 1,172 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, TWO VEHICLE CRASHES ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, AND 43,219 WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY OR WIPER CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-002) TO FURTHER STUDY THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ISSUE.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (EXT), GMC ENVOY (XL), AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA) ARE BUILT ON THE GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED INSIDE THE PLENUM AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND IS MOUNTED ON AN INCLINE APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE RAKE OF THE WINDSHIELD.GM REPORTS THAT VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A QUALITY ASSURANCE WATER TEST AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE TEST EXPOSES THE VEHICLES TO AN AMOUNT OF WATER THAT EXCEEDS THE PLENUM?S CAPABILITY TO DIVERT WATER AWAY FROM THE WIPER MODULE, ALLOWING WATER TO RISE TO A LEVEL THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER VENT HOLE.WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE VENT HOLE THEN FLOWS DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MODULE AND POOLS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.ON NOVEMBER 2, 2002 GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) THAT USES A POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MEMBRANE COVERED VENT HOLE TO CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 1,172 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, TWO VEHICLE CRASHES ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, AND 43,219 WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY OR WIPER CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-002) TO FURTHER STUDY THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ISSUE.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (EXT), GMC ENVOY (XL), AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA) ARE BUILT ON THE GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED INSIDE THE PLENUM AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND IS MOUNTED ON AN INCLINE APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE RAKE OF THE WINDSHIELD.GM REPORTS THAT VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A QUALITY ASSURANCE WATER TEST AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE TEST EXPOSES THE VEHICLES TO AN AMOUNT OF WATER THAT EXCEEDS THE PLENUM?S CAPABILITY TO DIVERT WATER AWAY FROM THE WIPER MODULE, ALLOWING WATER TO RISE TO A LEVEL THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER VENT HOLE.WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE VENT HOLE THEN FLOWS DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MODULE AND POOLS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.ON NOVEMBER 2, 2002 GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) THAT USES A POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MEMBRANE COVERED VENT HOLE TO CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 1,172 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, TWO VEHICLE CRASHES ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, AND 43,219 WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY OR WIPER CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-002) TO FURTHER STUDY THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ISSUE.
PE02093 · 2002 Trailblazer/envoy Fuel Tank Leaks
Opened Dec 17, 2002 · Closed Apr 9, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
RQ02010 · Fuel Filter Quick Connect Fitting
Opened Jul 19, 2002 · Closed Nov 21, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
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Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE02036 · Pincher/chafed Wiring
Opened Mar 18, 2002 · Closed Oct 3, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
No summary supplied.
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