NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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367 reports34,000 miles · May 17, 2006
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING THE OFF-RAMP OF THE HIGHWAY AT 20-25MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCED POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER. ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR N…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING THE OFF-RAMP OF THE HIGHWAY AT 20-25MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCED POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF ALL VEHICLE POWER. ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE LOSS OF POWER PERSISTED AND THE ACCELERATOR SENSOR WAS AGAIN REPLACED BY THE DEALER AS WELL AS THE COMPUTER. ADDITIONALLY, THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY WORKED, BUT THE HORN WAS NOT INSPECTED.
NHTSA ODI #10157725
27,000 miles · May 8, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE COASTS THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS COLLAPSED TO THE FLOOR ON OTHER OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ABS ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE ABS, THEY REPLACED THE CONTROL VALVE WHIC…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE COASTS THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS COLLAPSED TO THE FLOOR ON OTHER OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE ABS ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE ABS, THEY REPLACED THE CONTROL VALVE WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO HAVE MORE MOVEMENT. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS ALSO REPLACED, BUT THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT FEELS IT SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. WISCONSIN STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS WORKING TO GET WISCONSIN INCLUDED IN 14 STATE RECALL LIST. UPDATED ON 06/01/2006. *AK *TS
NHTSA ODI #10156968
1,500 miles · Apr 9, 2006
Electrical System
HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, ALL LIGHTS ON VEHICLE FLICKER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE DOES THIS WHEN THERE IS NO APPARENT LOAD ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (I.E. BLOWER, DEFROSTER, AC, POWER SEATS, WINDOWS ETC.) THE LIGHTS BECOME VERY DIM AND THEN BRIGHT AGAIN IN THE MATTER OF A FEW SECONDS. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS TO V…
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HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, ALL LIGHTS ON VEHICLE FLICKER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE DOES THIS WHEN THERE IS NO APPARENT LOAD ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (I.E. BLOWER, DEFROSTER, AC, POWER SEATS, WINDOWS ETC.) THE LIGHTS BECOME VERY DIM AND THEN BRIGHT AGAIN IN THE MATTER OF A FEW SECONDS. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS TO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF YOU AND APPROACHING AS THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE GETTING "FLASHED" BY YOUR VEHICLE. IT IS VERY UNNERVING DRIVING WITH THIS RANDOM OCCURRENCE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10154913
105,400 miles · Mar 21, 2006
Latches/locks/linkages
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 35 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, IT WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10153356
4,000 miles · Mar 20, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
I BOUGHT MY GMC ENVOY IN JANUARY 2004 FOR APPROX. $42,000. THIS CAR HAS EVERYTHING. AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS OF THE PURCHASE, MY GPS WENT OUT AND HAD BEEN FIXED TWICE. MY BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK --SOMETIMES THEY SLIP ESPECIALLY WHEN I NEED THEM MOST -WHICH IS SCARY. GMC SAID THAT THEY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, BUT D…
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I BOUGHT MY GMC ENVOY IN JANUARY 2004 FOR APPROX. $42,000. THIS CAR HAS EVERYTHING. AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS OF THE PURCHASE, MY GPS WENT OUT AND HAD BEEN FIXED TWICE. MY BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK --SOMETIMES THEY SLIP ESPECIALLY WHEN I NEED THEM MOST -WHICH IS SCARY. GMC SAID THAT THEY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, BUT DID NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE ENGINE STALLS PERIODICALLY. GMC SAID THEY DO NOT KNOW WHY. THE GAS GAUGE AND ODOMETER DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WHEN I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO NORTH COUNTY GMC DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO FOR REPAIRS I MENTIONED MY GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK ALONG WITH MANY OF THE OTHER ISSUES. AFTER THEY REPAIRED THE ODOMETER BY REPLACING THE CLUSTER, THE GAS GAUGE STILL DID NOT WORK. EVERY SINGLE TIME THESE PROBLEMS HAPPEN I AM FORCED TO PAY A $100 SERVICE CHARGE JUST SO THEY CAN LOOK AT IT AND BECAUSE I AM IN SALES, I AM ALSO FORCED TO GET A RENTAL CAR. AFTER ALL THIS, I AM STILL QUITE DISPLEASED WITH GMC. I HATE TO SAY IT BUT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THE BEST AMERICAN CAR ??PROFESSIONAL GRADE?? AND IF THIS IS TRUE I WILL NEVER BUY AN AMERICAN VEHICLE AGAIN. GMC SAID THEY WOULD BE CHECKING ON ALL THESE PROBLEMS AND EVERY SINGLE TIME I PICKED MY ENVOY UP AFTER THEY SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THE PROBLEMS, I FOUND SEVERAL ISSUES STILL UNRESOLVED. THEY SUGGEST I NEED TO SET ANOTHER MEETING TO BRING MY ENVOY IN AND OF COURSE WILL COST ANOTHER $100. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10153264
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2006
Air BagsCrashInjury
AVOIDING TO HIT AN UPCOMING VEHICLE IN A CURVE, I LOST CONTROL OF MY GMC ENVOY SUV 2004 AND HIT A CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY POST FRONT SIDE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MYSELF TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND INJURED MY NECK, MY HEAD, LOWER BACK, KNEES AND LEFT ARM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD …
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AVOIDING TO HIT AN UPCOMING VEHICLE IN A CURVE, I LOST CONTROL OF MY GMC ENVOY SUV 2004 AND HIT A CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED WITH AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY POST FRONT SIDE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MYSELF TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND INJURED MY NECK, MY HEAD, LOWER BACK, KNEES AND LEFT ARM. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD ME THAT IF THE AIR BAGS WOULD DEPLOYED THEY WOULD DECLARED MY VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. I TOLD THEM I DON'T WANT MY VEHICLE REPAIRED IF THE AIR BAGS ARE NOT CHANGED. I INTEND TO GO AGAINST GMC LEGALLY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10152802
54,480 miles · Mar 3, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
FIRST OF ALL MY ODOMETER GAUGE STOPPED OPERATING. IT REMAINED ON ZERO MILES WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE SINCE NOVEMBER 2005. THE WHOLE DASHBOARD CLUSTER HAD TO BE REINSTALLED. SECONDLY; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT BEGAN POPPING ON AND THE ENVOY WAS DRIVING ROUGH. I FOUND OUT FROM A GM DEALER THAT THE CLUTCH FAN FROZE WHIC…
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FIRST OF ALL MY ODOMETER GAUGE STOPPED OPERATING. IT REMAINED ON ZERO MILES WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE SINCE NOVEMBER 2005. THE WHOLE DASHBOARD CLUSTER HAD TO BE REINSTALLED. SECONDLY; THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT BEGAN POPPING ON AND THE ENVOY WAS DRIVING ROUGH. I FOUND OUT FROM A GM DEALER THAT THE CLUTCH FAN FROZE WHICH CAUSED THE WATER PUMP TO BREAK AND THE RADIATOR TO OVER HEAT BURST THE RADIATOR HOSE AND SPEW OUT AND LEAK ALL OF THE WATER AND RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE RADIATOR. THE ENVOY IS NOW NOT DRIVABLE. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS 2004 ENVOY SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2003. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10151678
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 GMC ENVOY STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TS THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED FIVE TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. DURING THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN AND…
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2004 GMC ENVOY STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *TS THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED FIVE TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. DURING THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN AND WAS GIVEN BACK TOT HE CONSUMER TWO DAYS LATER, SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10148619
9,430 miles · Dec 7, 2005
Power Train
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE SERVICE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE DASHBOARD. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY CHANGED THE FAN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY .*AK
NHTSA ODI #10144708
29,250 miles · Nov 15, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingLatches/locks/linkages
HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHTING DIM AND FLICKER APPROX EVERY 30 SECONDS. HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR OVER 10 DAYS, DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM UNTIL THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON, WHICH IT HASN'T. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH DIM, FLASHING, HEADLIGHTS, AND IS CONFUSING TO OTHER DRIV…
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HEADLIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHTING DIM AND FLICKER APPROX EVERY 30 SECONDS. HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR OVER 10 DAYS, DEALER CANNOT DIAGNOSE PROBLEM UNTIL THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON, WHICH IT HASN'T. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH DIM, FLASHING, HEADLIGHTS, AND IS CONFUSING TO OTHER DRIVERS. ALSO, A FAN CAN BE HEARD BLOWING OFF & ON APPROX ONCE EVERY MINUTE, AND THIS IS WITH THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF AND THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. THIS IS CONSTANT, I'M CONCERNED THE BATTERY WILL BE DEAD AND THE CAR WON'T START, OR THAT THE LIGHTS WILL COMPLETELY GO OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING AT NIGHT. REAR PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WITH THE REMOTE AND THE DOOR UNLOCK SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. I HAVE TO CLIMB OVER THE FRONT SEAT INTO THE BACK TO PHYSICALLY UNLOCK THE DOOR TO REMOVE MY CHILDREN FROM THE CAR. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10142783
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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