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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
290–25K
4125–50K
7850–75K
4775–100K
52100–150K
41150K+
288 reports with mileage · 79 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 164 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Exterior Lighting. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
25 crash reports11 fire reports22 injury reports
What owners actually said
367 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2009
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
BOUGHT THE CAR 2006 WAS TWO YEARS AT THAT TIME LESS THAN A WEEK INTO REPLACED BRAKES FOR ABS FAILURE. STILL HAPPENING, TOOK IT BACK SAID EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. WELL ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS GOING UP-HILL TO A STOP LIGHT HIT THE BRAKES ON SLICK PAVEMENT AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND ABS DID NOT KICK IN. CAUSING MY WIFE TO T…
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BOUGHT THE CAR 2006 WAS TWO YEARS AT THAT TIME LESS THAN A WEEK INTO REPLACED BRAKES FOR ABS FAILURE. STILL HAPPENING, TOOK IT BACK SAID EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. WELL ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO MY WIFE WAS GOING UP-HILL TO A STOP LIGHT HIT THE BRAKES ON SLICK PAVEMENT AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND ABS DID NOT KICK IN. CAUSING MY WIFE TO TOTAL TWO VEHICLES THAT I AM NOW BEING SUED FOR ONE OF THEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258470
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2009
Electrical System
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. SPEED ODOMETER AND TACH NOT ACCURATE. I HAVE HAD 2 SPEEDING TICKETS BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING. NOT SURE OF THE DATE IT FIRST HAPPENED BUT IT IS GETTING WORSE. GM DEALER IN MY AREA WAS RUDE TO MY WIFE AND SAID THEY WILL NOT COVER IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258267
55,000 miles · Feb 4, 2009
Electrical System
I BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY 2004 GMC ENVOY A FEW MONTHS AGO. THE ENTIRE PANEL WOULD GO OUT AND ALL THE GAUGES BOTTOMED OUT. I COULD NOT TELL MY SPEED, GAS LEVEL, RPMS, ETC. THE PANEL WOULD STAY OUT FOR A FEW DAYS THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. ALSO ON OCCASION THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD STICK AT 60 MPH …
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I BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON MY 2004 GMC ENVOY A FEW MONTHS AGO. THE ENTIRE PANEL WOULD GO OUT AND ALL THE GAUGES BOTTOMED OUT. I COULD NOT TELL MY SPEED, GAS LEVEL, RPMS, ETC. THE PANEL WOULD STAY OUT FOR A FEW DAYS THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. ALSO ON OCCASION THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD STICK AT 60 MPH AND ONLY CORRECT ITSELF IF I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF THEN BACK ON. FINALLY, ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT OUT AND HAS NEVER COME BACK ON. I HAVE DROPPED IT OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND AM AWAITING THEIR RESPONSE. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS TWICE BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO JUDGE MY FUEL LEVEL. LUCKILY BOTH TIMES I WAS IN AN AREA WITH EASY ACCESS TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES ON MY TRUCK. (I CAN'T BE SURE OF THIS, HOWEVER, SINCE THE ODOMETER IS A PART OF THE PANEL THAT IS OUT.) THIS IS A SERIOUS AND, ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH, RECURRING PROBLEM THE GMC SHOULD BE FORCED TO CORRECT AND PAY FOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10257437
73,500 miles · Jan 24, 2009
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER FAILED. AT FIRST IT DID NOT CORRECTLY REFLECT VEHICLE SPEED, THEN FLUCTUATED RAPIDLY OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL DAYS, AND FINALLY FAILED COMPLETELY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10256181
52,000 miles · Dec 29, 2008
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRVING 20 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ASSUMED IT WAS A PART OF THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THAT THE VEHCLE WAS NOT WITHIN THE RECALL VIN RANGE. THE DEALER HAS BILLED THE CONTACT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRVING 20 MPH THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY ASSUMED IT WAS A PART OF THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE THAT THE VEHCLE WAS NOT WITHIN THE RECALL VIN RANGE. THE DEALER HAS BILLED THE CONTACT FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
NHTSA ODI #10253083
68,245 miles · Dec 21, 2008
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER MALFUCTIONS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10252381
33,000 miles · Dec 17, 2008
Electrical System
I HAVE A 2004 GMC ENVOY IN WHICH THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STOPPED WORKING. I RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. I ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK BECAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS GOING FASTER THAN I REALLY WAS AND THE CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST RAN INTO ME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT I FEEL SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. COU…
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I HAVE A 2004 GMC ENVOY IN WHICH THE SPEEDOMETER HAS STOPPED WORKING. I RESEARCHED THIS ON THE INTERNET AND IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. I ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK BECAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS GOING FASTER THAN I REALLY WAS AND THE CARS BEHIND ME ALMOST RAN INTO ME. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT I FEEL SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. COULD YOU PLEASE ASSIST W ANY RECALL MEASURES. IT COSTS OVER 500.00 TO REPLACE THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10252098
71,055 miles · Dec 10, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
RECEIVED A SPECIAL CASE 07076 LETTER FROM GMC. TOOK 2004 GMC LETTER INDICATED IF YOU WERE NOT SEEING SYMPTOMS YOU ARE NOT TO TAKE IT TO DEALER. I ALREADY HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULED AND BROUGHT THIS SC07076 LETTER TO DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT CASE. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR RECOMMENDED TO HAVE THIS SC07076 SERVICE …
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RECEIVED A SPECIAL CASE 07076 LETTER FROM GMC. TOOK 2004 GMC LETTER INDICATED IF YOU WERE NOT SEEING SYMPTOMS YOU ARE NOT TO TAKE IT TO DEALER. I ALREADY HAVE REGULAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULED AND BROUGHT THIS SC07076 LETTER TO DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT CASE. DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR RECOMMENDED TO HAVE THIS SC07076 SERVICE PERFORMED AS PREVENTIVELY MAINTENANCE EVENTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXHIBITING THESE SYMPTOMS. THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHOW SYMPTOMS IN THE EXACT NATURE THAT WAS DESCRIBED IN THE SC07076 LETTER, FUEL FUMES, FUEL LEAK WHEN FILLING, SES LIGHT ON... TOOK VEHICLE BACK AND DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY WILL NOT PERFORM FREE SERVICE EVENTHOUGH IT SHOULD STILL BE COVERED UNDER STIPULATIONS OF SC07076 LETTER AS WELL AS THEIR WARRANTY POLICY. CURRENTLY THIS IS A HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES SINCE MY CHILDREN AND I GET HEADACHES FROM GAS FUMES WHEN NEEDING TO USE THE VEHICLE AS FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY SINCE FUEL LEAKS FROM GAS TANK NOW. I AM TRYING TO PREVENT ANY INJURY OR DEATH, MINE, A PASSENGER OR NEAR BY PERSON. APPARENTLY GMC AND DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS BUT NOW IGNORE THE SITUATION DUE TO THEIR CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10251287
57,000 miles · Dec 9, 2008
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
BOUGHT "CERTIFIED USED" ENVOY IN OCTOBER OF 07. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED AT 57K MILES 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF EVERY COUPLE DAYS(HAVE VIDEO, BUT SANDY SANSING OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA SAYS THERE NOTHING WRONG) VEHICLE JERKS AT STOPS AND STARTS. AFTER 3 TRIPS TO DEALERSHIP W/ "NOTHING WRONG"…
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BOUGHT "CERTIFIED USED" ENVOY IN OCTOBER OF 07. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED AT 57K MILES 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF EVERY COUPLE DAYS(HAVE VIDEO, BUT SANDY SANSING OF PENSACOLA FLORIDA SAYS THERE NOTHING WRONG) VEHICLE JERKS AT STOPS AND STARTS. AFTER 3 TRIPS TO DEALERSHIP W/ "NOTHING WRONG" THEY FINALLY DECIDED THAT A O2 SENSOR WAS BAD AT 71K. ENVOY HAD BEEN BACK IN THE SHOP AT A COST OF 80.00 BUCKS TWICE SINCE THEN BECAUSE OF THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT AND THE BRAKES ARE FAILING, THE "ABS BRAKE" LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON SO THEY SAY IT CANT BE THE BRAKES. WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE BRAKES STOP WORKING AND A SECOND LATER THEY WILL CATCH AND BEGIN TO STOP VEHICLE, AS IF THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS OBSTRUCTED AND SKIPS A FEW TIMES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES FOR THOSE FEW SECONDS BUT DOESN'T STAY ON LONG AND THEY SAY IT ISN'T THROWING ANY CODES. PROBLEM DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERYDAY SO THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID ITS A UNFOUNDED PROBLEM. THE THERMOSTATS ASSEMBLY WITH OTHER PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. HAVE ALL RECEIPTS AND DATES THAT I'VE TAKEN THIS POS INTO THE DEALERSHIP. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GMC VEHICLE. I HAVE A 10 YEAR OLD PICKUP TRUCK ALSO AND HAS ONLY BEEN IN THE SHOP ONCE. THERE'S NO EXCUSE THAT WE ARE DRIVING THESE (EXPENSIVE) UNSAFE VEHICLES!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10251236
20,000 miles · Dec 2, 2008
Equipment
I'VE HAD PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN I TRY TO PLAY THE CD PLAYER IT SAYS CHECK DISC SOMETIMES THE DISC WILL NOT EJECT FROM THE RADIO. THE CLOCK ALWAYS RESET ITSELF TO INCORRECT TIME AND NOT ALL LIGHTS STAY LIT ON DASH. REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TWICE TO DEALER THEY REPLACED SENSOR TWICE AND HERE IT IS 2008 WARRANTY HAS…
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I'VE HAD PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN I TRY TO PLAY THE CD PLAYER IT SAYS CHECK DISC SOMETIMES THE DISC WILL NOT EJECT FROM THE RADIO. THE CLOCK ALWAYS RESET ITSELF TO INCORRECT TIME AND NOT ALL LIGHTS STAY LIT ON DASH. REPORTED THIS INCIDENT TWICE TO DEALER THEY REPLACED SENSOR TWICE AND HERE IT IS 2008 WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
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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NHTSA investigations
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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.
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.
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