: NO AIR BAG/[ DEPLOYMENT FAILURE] FRONT/ SIDE/ REAR [ SIDE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY IN ROLLOVER OR SIDE IMPACT CRASHES] AIR BAG'S FAILURE / DEPLOYMENT COMPLETE ROLL ALL FOUR SIDES LANDED BACK ON WHEELS. I WAS SLAMMED ONTO LEFT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LEFT SIDE FACE BROKE THE WINDOW AND GLASS AND DIRT FILLED VEHICLE SEAT BELT FAILURE:…
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: NO AIR BAG/[ DEPLOYMENT FAILURE] FRONT/ SIDE/ REAR [ SIDE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY IN ROLLOVER OR SIDE IMPACT CRASHES] AIR BAG'S FAILURE / DEPLOYMENT COMPLETE ROLL ALL FOUR SIDES LANDED BACK ON WHEELS. I WAS SLAMMED ONTO LEFT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LEFT SIDE FACE BROKE THE WINDOW AND GLASS AND DIRT FILLED VEHICLE SEAT BELT FAILURE: LEFT/DRIVERS ONLY ROLLED FOUR TIMES LANDED BACK ON ALL FOURS I FLAILED AROUND HEAD BUTTED THE PASSENGER AS THE FORCE OVER TOOK MY BODY ONSITE OFFICER ACKNOWLEDGED THE INDICATIONS SEAT BELT FRICTION BURNS ALL ON AROUND NECK AND SHOULDER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY TORN ROTATOR CUFF SHOULDER ISSUES/ ALSO BLADDER DAMAGE AS THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK DURING CRASH DEALER SHOULD HAVE BEEN CITED FOR SEAT BELT FAILURE WORST THINGS OF ALL TIME ...IT WAS A TEST DRIVE ENGINE STALL FAILURE : AT HIGH SPEED/ HEARD NOISE AND BOOM LOST ALL POWER STEERING LOUD NOISE LOSS OF POWER/ I HAD NO IDEAL AT THE TIME THOUGHT POSSIBLE BLOW OUT AND INDICATED SUCH TO THE RESPONDING OFFICER ELECTRICAL - ALSO BRAKE LIGHT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE/ APPEARS TO BE FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS SIGNALS/ BUT ARE NOT WORKING ON THE OUTSIDE OTHERS DON'T SEE SIGNALS OR BRAKE LIGHTS . I WAS SITED FOR BTW GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AS WELL DEALERSHIP ALL THE RECALL AND COMPLAINT'S, INCIDENT REPORTS ACCIDENTS AND GM MAJOR IGNITION ISSUES....ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING/ EROSION AND MANY OTHER VEHICLES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10691276
45,000 miles · Feb 8, 2011
Air BagsSeat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY SLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BECAME OCCUPIED AND THE FAILURE WOULD FIRST RECUR INTERMITTENTLY UNTIL THE FAILURE BECAME CONSTANT. THE VEHIC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY SLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE SEAT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN AFTER THE SEAT BECAME OCCUPIED AND THE FAILURE WOULD FIRST RECUR INTERMITTENTLY UNTIL THE FAILURE BECAME CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SAFETY INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SENSOR AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULAR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 05/05/11*LJ UPDATED 06/03/11
NHTSA ODI #10381152
46,000 miles · Feb 28, 2010
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel System, Other
RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. PURCHASED IN JUNE/2006, WITH 40,000MILES. 1YR AFTER THE RPM GAUGE QUIT WORKING, RIGHT AFTERWARDS,THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED MESSING UP, GOING BACK & FORTH,THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY, BATTERY/OIL GAUGES ARE OUT NOW. THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS/AIRBAG LIGHTS BING CONSTANTLY & DOES NOT TIGHTEN U…
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RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. PURCHASED IN JUNE/2006, WITH 40,000MILES. 1YR AFTER THE RPM GAUGE QUIT WORKING, RIGHT AFTERWARDS,THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED MESSING UP, GOING BACK & FORTH,THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY, BATTERY/OIL GAUGES ARE OUT NOW. THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS/AIRBAG LIGHTS BING CONSTANTLY & DOES NOT TIGHTEN UP WHEN PUT ON BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CHECK GAUGES LIGHT COMES ON, AND AT THE SAME TIME I HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING IT IN GEAR. I AM ALSO HAVING TROUBLE SETTING MY CRUISE CONTROL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314912
60,000 miles · Jul 1, 2009
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS SEATED IN THE FRONT. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THEIR CHESTS AND SHOULDERS. BOTH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT FOR BOTH OCCUPANTS SEATED IN THE FRONT. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THEIR CHESTS AND SHOULDERS. BOTH WERE SEVERELY INJURED. THE CONTACT, PASSENGER, AND OTHER DRIVER WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND IS AWAITING AN INVESTIGATION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10275464
Mileage unknown · Mar 27, 2007
Seat Belts
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKS UP RANDOMLY AND CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT TO FASTEN ACROSS THE DRIVER. IT CAN TAKE VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME TO MANIPULATE IT TO FINALLY RELEASE IT - ANYWHERE FROM A FEW SECONDS TO SEVERAL MINUTES. HALF OF THE TIME I HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO STRUGGLE WITH IT. ONE TIME I WAS NOT ABLE TO RELEASE …
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THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LOCKS UP RANDOMLY AND CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT TO FASTEN ACROSS THE DRIVER. IT CAN TAKE VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME TO MANIPULATE IT TO FINALLY RELEASE IT - ANYWHERE FROM A FEW SECONDS TO SEVERAL MINUTES. HALF OF THE TIME I HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO STRUGGLE WITH IT. ONE TIME I WAS NOT ABLE TO RELEASE IT (ONE COMPLETE FAILURE) AND HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITHOUT MY SEATBELT FASTENED. THE REASON FOR FILING THIS COMPLAINT IS BECAUSE I HAVE AN AVERAGE OF 1 FAILURE A DAY SINCE I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE. THIS IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING, EMBARRASSING, AND TIME CONSUMING. BUT MY PRIMARY CONCERN IS OVER MY SAFETY IN THE VEHICLE WITH A SEAT BELT I CAN'T RELY ON. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10186250
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2007
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
IN ROUTE TO WORK DRIVING MY 2004 GMC ENVOY I WAS INVOLVED IN WHAT I WOULD CONSIDERED A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. THE IMPACT WAS GREAT ENOUGH TO SPILT THE POLE IN TWO, TOP HALF JUST MISSING THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE . UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ME IN CAUSING ME TO FLY FORWARD HI…
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IN ROUTE TO WORK DRIVING MY 2004 GMC ENVOY I WAS INVOLVED IN WHAT I WOULD CONSIDERED A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. THE IMPACT WAS GREAT ENOUGH TO SPILT THE POLE IN TWO, TOP HALF JUST MISSING THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE . UPON IMPACT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID MY SEAT BELTS LOCK ME IN CAUSING ME TO FLY FORWARD HITTING MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL, I HAD TO BE EXTRACTED FROM VEHICLE BY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TRANSPORTED TO ER. I NOW HAVE PERMANENT SCAR APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES IN LENGTH ACROSS MY FOREHEAD. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GMC LATER TO BE INFORMED THAT AFTER THEIR INVESTIGATION THEY CONCLUDED THAT SINCE THE PASSENGER SIDE TOOK THE GREATER OF THE IMPACT THE IMPACT WAS NOT GREAT ENOUGH TO WARRANT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT DRIVERS NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10182098
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2006
Seat Belts
I BOUGHT A 2004 GMC ENVOY FROM KNIGHTLINGER MOTORS IN COUDERSPORT PA 3-2004. I STARTED HAVING SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE. I KEPT GOING BACK TO THEM WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT KEPT LOCKING INTO PLACE. THEY WOULD ASSIST IN UN LOCKING IT. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS THE SEAT BELT MECHANICS HAVE BEEN REPL…
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I BOUGHT A 2004 GMC ENVOY FROM KNIGHTLINGER MOTORS IN COUDERSPORT PA 3-2004. I STARTED HAVING SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASE. I KEPT GOING BACK TO THEM WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT KEPT LOCKING INTO PLACE. THEY WOULD ASSIST IN UN LOCKING IT. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS THE SEAT BELT MECHANICS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES UNSUCCESSFULLY. IT IS NOT RIGHT THAT NOTHING WILL BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY ISSUE. EVERY TIME I GET BEHIND THE WHEEL I TAKE A 99% RISK OF INJURY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE SEAT BELT IS NON FUNCTIONING. IT IS A COME AND GO KIND OF THING. ONE MINUTE IT WORKS THEN THE NEXT WEEK I AM LEFT WITHOUT USAGE. I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN AND MYSELF IN THAT VEHICLE AND YET GMC HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED GMC AND THEY TRIED TO APPEASE ME BY PROVIDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ON MANY OCCASION DISCUSSING THIS ISSUE AND YET THEY KEEP SAYING THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ERICA FROM GMC CONSUMER MANAGEMENT AGREED THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO KEEP HAVING SOMETHING REPLACED IF IT IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME THIS WAS REPLACED WAS IN JUNE. WITHIN TWO HOURS IT WAS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. NOW IT IS BACK. ONE MINUTE I CAN USE MY SEAT BELT AND THEN NEXT TIME I GET IN I DON'T GET TO. I RECENTLY PHONED ERICA AGAIN TO EXPLAIN THAT THIS IS A SAFETY VIOLATION AND THAT SHE NEED TO CONTACT ME SO THAT WE COULD DISCUSS OPTIONS. TO DATE MY PHONE CALLS GO UNANSWERED. THE LAWS DEMAND THAT YOU WEAR A SEAT BELT AT ALL TIMES BUT I CAN NOT DO SO WITH MY GMC. DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR DEATH BEFORE THIS ISSUE IS TAKEN CARE OF. WINTER IS COMING AND IT IS UNFAIR THAT MY TRUCK WILL SIT IN THE GARAGE ON THE DAYS THAT I FEEL UNSAFE TO TRAVEL WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. WHY DID I SPEND $42000 ON AN AUTOMOBILE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO KEEP ME SAFE. WHAT I FEEL IS UNFAIR IS THIS BAD TREATMENT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10169025
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2006
Seat Belts
2004 ENVOY SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOOSEN WHEN IT RETRACTS. *TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10159441
900 miles · Jul 22, 2005
Seat Belts
DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WILL NOT LET THE SEAT BELT BE PULLED OUT. DEALER REPLACED THE RETRACTOR TWICE. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN TO DEALER ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER SAID IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10125515
5,300 miles · Aug 5, 2004
Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PART CONTINUED TO FAIL. *AK
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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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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