SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE #07099A. ISSUED AUGUST 24, 2007. MY 2004 GMC ENVOY IS NOW EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS AS GM CLAIMS THEY DID NOT KNOW I WAS THE OWNER OF THIS CAR. I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2005. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO CHECK OUT THE PRO…
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SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE FRACTURE #07099A. ISSUED AUGUST 24, 2007. MY 2004 GMC ENVOY IS NOW EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS AS GM CLAIMS THEY DID NOT KNOW I WAS THE OWNER OF THIS CAR. I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2005. I WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO CHECK OUT THE PROBLEM THAT I SHOULD NOT FILL THE GAS TANK FULL AS IT COULD CAUSE GAS LEAKAGE. I AM ALSO FACING AN EXPENSIVE BILL TO GET THIS FIXED. A RECALL WAS NEVER ISSUED AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10573049
125,000 miles · Jul 15, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL TANK NECK WHERE THE FUEL GOES INTO THE VEHICLE, THEN DOWN TO THE GAS TANK, HAS IN THE PLASTIC & LEAKS FUEL & GAS VAPORS SO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX THIS WITHOUT PURCHASING A NEW FUEL TANK SINCE THIS IS ALL ONE PIECE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10524963
70,000 miles · Feb 21, 2012
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10448649
Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS TANK OR HOSE IS LEAKING. THIS IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND IT IS GOING TO BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX AN FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD RECALLS ON TRAILBLAZERS FOR JUST THIS REASON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10438049
95,000 miles · Jun 9, 2011
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
OWN A 2004 GMC ENVOY AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE ODOMETER. THE FUEL GAUGE GOES PAST THE F LINE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON FUEL. ALSO THE ODOMETER WILL STOP WORKING OR GET STUCK ON 10-15 MPH. HE HAPPENS OFTEN...EVERY OTHER DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST 1400 TO FIX AND A POSSIBILITY IT MAY NOT FIX THE PROB…
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OWN A 2004 GMC ENVOY AND I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE ODOMETER. THE FUEL GAUGE GOES PAST THE F LINE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON FUEL. ALSO THE ODOMETER WILL STOP WORKING OR GET STUCK ON 10-15 MPH. HE HAPPENS OFTEN...EVERY OTHER DAY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST 1400 TO FIX AND A POSSIBILITY IT MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10405702
Mileage unknown · May 5, 2011
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER WOULD FLUCTUATE ABNORMALLY WHEN DRIVING OVER 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE DETERMINE THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPDATED 06/17/11*LJ UPDATED 06/27/11
NHTSA ODI #10399204
84,000 miles · May 5, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AS THE FUEL GAGE DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT ANY TIME. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE FUEL TANK YET THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AS THE FUEL GAGE DISPLAYED AN INCORRECT READING. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT ANY TIME. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE FUEL TANK YET THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FUEL TANK BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA ODI #10399194
Mileage unknown · May 2, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY GAS GAUGE SAYS I HAVE GAS WHEN I KEEP RUNNING OUT. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED GAUGE. STILL DOES NOT WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10398580
100,000 miles · Apr 5, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
2004 GMC ENVOY LEAKING GASOLINE. I WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. I CONTACTED GMC CORP. OFFICE TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED, REASON GIVEN LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER SAID CONSUMER CAUSED CRACK IN GAS TANK. ALSO ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE AT LEAST A PERCENTAGE OFF FROM LOCAL DEALERSHIP ALSO DENIED. I CALLED T…
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2004 GMC ENVOY LEAKING GASOLINE. I WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS LEAKING GASOLINE. I CONTACTED GMC CORP. OFFICE TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS DENIED, REASON GIVEN LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDER SAID CONSUMER CAUSED CRACK IN GAS TANK. ALSO ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE AT LEAST A PERCENTAGE OFF FROM LOCAL DEALERSHIP ALSO DENIED. I CALLED THE LOCAL SERVICE REPAIR WHILE ON HOLD WITH GMC AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT TELL GMC THAT I CAUSED THE DAMAGE. THE LOCAL SERVICE REPAIRMAN SAID THEY CAN NOT DETERMINE HOW THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED. HE WOULD NOT ADVOCATE NOR DENY A FAULTY PART BY GMC. WE JUST WANT OUR VEHICLE FIXED. MY FAMILY AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY $1300. FOR THIS REPAIR. THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT WE CANNOT KEEP UP WITH THEM FINANCIALLY. CURRENTLY THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT BLOW, IT HAS WORKED IN SEVERAL YEARS. THE PASSENGER WINDOW CHOOSES WHEN IT WANTS TO ROLL DOWN, THE CD PLAYER JUST STOPPED PLAYING AFTER THE TWO YEARS. OFTEN WHEN I PUT GAS INSIDE THE CAR I HAVE TO ROLL THE WINDOWS DOWN BECAUSE THE FUMES ARE SO STRONG IN THE BACKSEAT WHERE MY CHILDREN SIT. WE HAVE TO PUT GAS INSIDE THE CAR EVERY TWO DAYS. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS TO ME AND MY FAMILY. I READ ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE A INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AND WAS CLOSED DUE TO GMC WILLINGNESS TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. I MENTIONED THIS TO THE GMC REPRESENTATIVE AND HER SUPERVISOR THAT I WAS AWARE A INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED. THEY INDICATED THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF A INVESTIGATION AND TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE I AM THE FIRST GMC CONSUMER TO REPORT SUCH A PROBLEM. ON BEHALF OF MY FAMILY I AM REQUESTING YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. I CRINGE EVERYTIME I HAVE TO DRIVE MY CHILDREN IN THIS CAR. WE CANNOT AFFORD THE REPAIR AND WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP US IN THIS MATTER. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10394324
126,224 miles · Aug 27, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2004 ENVOY XL VIN [XXX] STARTED AS FUEL SMELL, NOW LEAKING IN THE AREA WHERE FUEL PUMP ATTACH'S TO TANK MILAGE 126224. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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.
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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.
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.
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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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