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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
19 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Aug 18, 2024
Engine And Engine CoolingInjury
fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFER. LIQUIDS GASES ODORS FUMES EMITTING FROM VEHICLE [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HAVE ILLLEGAL TRANSFER…
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fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFER. LIQUIDS GASES ODORS FUMES EMITTING FROM VEHICLE [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] HAVE ILLLEGAL TRANSFER OF TITLE TO MYSELF FROM DEALER AND ILLEGAL TRANSFER OF FRAUDED REGISTRATION FROM DEALER. AND BELIEVE VIN IS NOT ACCURATE ACCORDING TO VEHICLE NOR BARCODE OR OTHER COMPONENTS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #11609248
136,000 miles · Jan 5, 2018
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED AND THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DAMAGED THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME. A DEALER WAS NO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FRACTURED AND THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD DAMAGED THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE RUST AND CORROSION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT SAFETY RELATED AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
NHTSA ODI #11060757
Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
LOW ENGINE POWER LIGHT COMES ON AND VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. SOMETIMES YOU CAN RESTART IT WITH NO PROBLEMS. NOW IT SPUTTERS AND HAS VERY LITTLE POWER. IF YOU TURN ON ANYTHING IT MAKES IT WORSE. IT SURGES AND STALLS. IT CHUGS ALONG UNTIL YOU TURN OFF AS MAY ELECTRICAL ITEMS AS POSSIBLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10436810
120,000 miles · Jan 21, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK ACCURATELY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY. IS CURRENTLY OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO PASS EMISSIONS, HOPEFULLY IT WILL REMAIN OUT. HAD TO REPLACE MANY PARTS INCLUDING THE HEATER CORE, THERMOSTAT AND COOLANT. NOW I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE FAN OF THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10301718
50,000 miles · Jan 7, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED BEING TRAVELED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE HEADLIGHTS REMAINING "ON" WHEN DEACTIVATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENT. THE FAN CLUTCH FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING REGARDLESS OF THE SPEED BEING TRAVELED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE HEADLIGHTS REMAINING "ON" WHEN DEACTIVATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENT. THE FAN CLUTCH FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAN CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
NHTSA ODI #10298542
43,000 miles · Oct 22, 2009
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
I PURCHASED A USED 2004 GMC ENVOY SLT, WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM GRAND PRIX AUTO GROUP, HICKSVILLE, NY IN AUGUST 2008. SOON AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR IT STALLED WHILE WE WERE AT A RED LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, MAY I MENTION IT NEVER STOPPED STALLING. THEN THE SPEEDOM…
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I PURCHASED A USED 2004 GMC ENVOY SLT, WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM GRAND PRIX AUTO GROUP, HICKSVILLE, NY IN AUGUST 2008. SOON AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR IT STALLED WHILE WE WERE AT A RED LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT, MAY I MENTION IT NEVER STOPPED STALLING. THEN THE SPEEDOMETER BROKE AGAIN. IT CONSTANTLY SAYS I'M TRAVELING 120 MILES AN HOUR. ONCE AGAIN, BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY TELL ME I NEED TO GO TO A GMC DEALER, I DO, THEY REPLACE THE INFORMATION CLUSTER AND SPEEDOMETER, HAD TO PAY A $ 300.00 DEDUCTIBLE. THIS WAS IN MARCH 2009. DRIVING THE OTHER DAY OCTOBER 2009 AND THE SPEEDOMETER ONCE AGAIN SAYS 120. GET PULLED OVER, GET A TICKET FOR A BROKEN SPEEDOMETER. THE OFFICER WAS AWARE I WAS NOT TRAVELING AT THAT SPEED, AND EVEN WHEN I TRIED TO EXPLAIN, WANTED TO HEAR NONE OF IT. SO NOW HERE I AM AGAIN, BROKEN SPEEDOMETER, ENGINE THAT STALLS OFTEN AND A SUMMONS TO BOOT. I NEED HELP AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN THE DEALERSHIPS ARE OF NO HELP. JACQUELINE KING *TR
NHTSA ODI #10289412
75,000 miles · Apr 2, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingCrashFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT REAR-ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLES OR THE OCCUPANTS. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE SUDDENLY APPEARING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY,…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT REAR-ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLES OR THE OCCUPANTS. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE SUDDENLY APPEARING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY, THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT SAFELY EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 75,000.
NHTSA ODI #10263941
76,000 miles · Mar 2, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
INVESTIGATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP FAILURE FOR EMISSIONS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260495
47,970 miles · Jun 18, 2008
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM HER INSURANCE COMPANY CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE DERIVED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. AN INVESTIGATOR FROM HER INSURANCE COMPANY CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE DERIVED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,970. UPDATED 07/15/08 *BF UPDATED 07/15/08
NHTSA ODI #10231501
64,000 miles · Apr 29, 2007
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT 0. THE OIL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, PEGGED OUT AT THE MAX AND MY ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW CONSTANTLY ON. THESE EVENTS, PARTICULARLY THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING, IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. NOT DRIVING AT CONTROLLABLE SPEEDS CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT AND DEATH. THE PARTS AND LAB…
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I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN AND MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING AT 0. THE OIL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING, PEGGED OUT AT THE MAX AND MY ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW CONSTANTLY ON. THESE EVENTS, PARTICULARLY THE SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING, IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. NOT DRIVING AT CONTROLLABLE SPEEDS CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT AND DEATH. THE PARTS AND LABOR TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS $550. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET, I'VE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GMC'S IN THIS YEAR. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL WITH THE CLUSTER UNIT ON 2004 GMC ENVOYS. GMC SHOULD TRY TO PREVENT DEATHS THAT THEIR PRODUCTS MAY CREATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189219
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.
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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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