IllustrationDT: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL BROKE. HE WAS UNAWARE OF HOW OR WHY THIS HAPPENED. HE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERED A PART FOR THIS VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPAIRS. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS INFORMED HIM THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE MATTER.*AK
2004 GMC Envoy Xl
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
2525–50K
4450–75K
2575–100K
26100–150K
12150K+
145 reports with mileage · 42 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 81 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports6 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
187 reportsFRONT BRAKING PROBLEM WITH 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AFTER EACH TIME A REPAIR ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE BY GMC PROBLEM IS FRONT SQUEALING OF BRAKE SYSTEMS. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, IT ACCELERATED AND THEN I HIT GARAGE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE THE GARAGE DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS $5000. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER . AN…
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, IT ACCELERATED AND THEN I HIT GARAGE. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE GARAGE THE GARAGE DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS $5000. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER . AN INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AT THIS TIME. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK CAME TO PICK THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER NOTED THAT THE BRAKES WERE ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, (I-75) MY TRUCK JUST SLOWED ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP, NO WARNING. AND STARTED JERKING. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. MY TRUCK STARTED RATTLING, AND CLANKING, AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY FRONT CARRIER HAD THROWN A BEARING, (FO…
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WHILE DRIVING AT 35-40 MPH, AFTER EXITING THE HIGHWAY, (I-75) MY TRUCK JUST SLOWED ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP, NO WARNING. AND STARTED JERKING. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. MY TRUCK STARTED RATTLING, AND CLANKING, AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT MY FRONT CARRIER HAD THROWN A BEARING, (FONT DIFFERENTIAL) AND THE HOUSING WAS BROKEN. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE 3,286.53 TO HAVE MY TRUCK REPAIRED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, I LEARNED FROM A FRIEND THAT THE SAME PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED WITH HIS TRUCK SIX MONTHS AFTER HE HAD PURCHASED IT, AND THAT OVER 450 OF THESE SAME PARTS HAD TO BE ORDERED IN 2004 ALONE. *NM
MY 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV (V6) HAS AN ENGINE PROBLEM. IT HAS STALLED ON 3 OCCASSIONS. WE TOLD THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT. THEY SAID THE COMPUTER ON THE ENVOY DIDN'T HAVE A RECORD OF THE INCIDENT. ON THE 1ST INCIDENT IT HAPPENED WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE 2…
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MY 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV (V6) HAS AN ENGINE PROBLEM. IT HAS STALLED ON 3 OCCASSIONS. WE TOLD THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON IT. THEY SAID THE COMPUTER ON THE ENVOY DIDN'T HAVE A RECORD OF THE INCIDENT. ON THE 1ST INCIDENT IT HAPPENED WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. THE 2ND TIME WAS AFTER REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND THEN DRIVING FORWARD OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE 3RD TIME WAS ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE FORWARD AFTER WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN.
WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL CAST A BEAM OF LIGHT STRAIGHT UP IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON HIGH. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS RAIN, SNOW OR FOG, IT IS ENOUGH OF A HAZARD TO CAUSE YOU TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU. THEN, YOU HAVE TO DRIVE ON LOW BEAM AND THIS CAN ALSO BE …
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WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE AIR, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL CAST A BEAM OF LIGHT STRAIGHT UP IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON HIGH. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS RAIN, SNOW OR FOG, IT IS ENOUGH OF A HAZARD TO CAUSE YOU TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU. THEN, YOU HAVE TO DRIVE ON LOW BEAM AND THIS CAN ALSO BE A HAZARD DUE TO THE OVERRUNNING OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. THIS 2004 GMC ENVOY XL HAS DONE THIS SINCE DAY ONE. I HAVE CALLED GMC AND TOLD THEM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I LIKE THIS VEHICLE, I'M JUST CONCERNED THAT A POTENTIAL BAD ACCIDENT CAN HAPPEN AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK
TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY, ABS LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT, EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT, 4-WD DRIVE LIGHT, HEAT/AC CRUSIE CONTROL NOT WORKING. FOUND PI REPORT, IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED, FIXED PROBLEM. *AK
ENVOY NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, SOUNDS LIKE IT IS DRAGGING, HAD IT CHECKED OUT, THE DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. NOW WHEN THE DIFFICULTY STARTS THE ABS LIGHT, THE BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ALONG WITH THE 4WD LIGHT ALL COME ON, THE BLOWERS DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON, NOR DOES THE AIR CONDITIONI…
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ENVOY NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, SOUNDS LIKE IT IS DRAGGING, HAD IT CHECKED OUT, THE DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. NOW WHEN THE DIFFICULTY STARTS THE ABS LIGHT, THE BRAKE AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ALONG WITH THE 4WD LIGHT ALL COME ON, THE BLOWERS DO NOT FUNCTION WHEN ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON, NOR DOES THE AIR CONDITIONING AND OR CRUISE CONTROL. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS ACTIVE, INITIALLY THEY TOLD ME THAT IT HAD 43,000 MILES, IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT THEN A PI REPORT SUDDENLY CAME OUT SO WE WILL SEE IF I END UP PAYING. THEY DID TELL ME HOWEVER THAT THEY HAVE A TRAIL BLAZER IN WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AND IT TOOK THEM 8 DAYS TO FIGURE IT OUT AND THAT I WOULD NOT BE GETTING A LOANER SINCE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY. I SHOULD ALSO MENTION THAT THE COMPUTER WAS REPLACED AT 27,000 MILES.
WHEN YOU TURN ON THE TURN SIGNALS THE 4-WAY EMERGENCY FASHERS ARE ACTIVATED, CAUSING A CONFUSING SITUATION FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHO CANT TELL WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM.*AK
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING ERATIECLY FOR A WHILE. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG DRIVE IT UNTIL IT BREAKS. 3 MONTHS AND ABOUT 3,000 MILES LATER I HAD NOT HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM. UNTIL I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. I CHECKED FOR TRAFIC AND WENT TO PUL…
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WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING ERATIECLY FOR A WHILE. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG DRIVE IT UNTIL IT BREAKS. 3 MONTHS AND ABOUT 3,000 MILES LATER I HAD NOT HAD ANOTHER PROBLEM. UNTIL I PULLED UP TO A STOP SIGN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. I CHECKED FOR TRAFIC AND WENT TO PULL OUT EXCEPT THAT THE ENVOY WOULD BARELY MOVE. IT WAS LIKE THE BRAKES WERE ON OR SOMETHING WAS HOLDING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM MOVING. THE CROSS TRAFFIC WAS QUICKLY APPROACHING AND I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES AND HOPE THE OTHER PERSON DIDNT HIT ME AS I WAS STICKING OUT IN THE INTERSECTION. THE OTHER PERSON SWERVED AND MISSED ME. I PUSHED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND SLOWLY ROLLED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I STOPPED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION AND TRIED TO START AGAIN. THE SAME RESULT OF NO ACCELERATION AS THE CAR SLOWLY BEGAN ROLLING AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO A NORMAL SPEED BUT AT MUCH HIGHER RPM. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IS WAS STUCK IN SECOND GEAR. PARK AND REVERSE ALSO WORKED BUT NONE OF THE OTHER FORWARD GEARS WORKED MANUAL SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION OR SETTING AT ANY OTHER DRIVE POSITION. THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT BECAUSE OF A SERVICE BULLTIN PUT OUT BY GM. THEY TOLD ME THEY FIXED A WIRING HARNESS, REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CLEARED ALL THE CODES.*AK
Official recalls
104V527000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
4RQ17002 · 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.
PE05006 · Turn Signal Failures
Opened Feb 4, 2005 · Closed May 6, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit; 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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.