NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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211 reports159,388 miles · May 25, 2013
Service Brakes
MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND THE RED BRAKES WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. SHE PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RETURNED TO THE HOUSE AND CANCELLED HER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. LATER, AFTER I ARRIVED HOME I INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF LEAKING ABOVE THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. I JACK…
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MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR AND THE RED BRAKES WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. SHE PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR. SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RETURNED TO THE HOUSE AND CANCELLED HER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. LATER, AFTER I ARRIVED HOME I INSPECTED THE BRAKE LINES AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF LEAKING ABOVE THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. I JACKED UP THE CAR, REMOVED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND A RUBBER SHIELD BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND BODY. MORE EVIDENCE OF A LEAK WAS PRESENT. I STARTED THE CAR, PUMPED THE BRAKES TWICE, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND REINSPECTED THE AREA. THE METAL BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE TOP OF THE FRAME RAIL HAD A LEAK WHERE IT 90S TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE AXLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10513498
145,000 miles · May 9, 2013
Air BagsElectrical System
AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE SEEN THREADS OF SMOKE ON 3 OR 4 OCCASIONS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES OUT AFTER A MINUTE AND COMES ON AGAIN REPEATEDLY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10511284
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2013
Electrical SystemFuel System, Gasoline
GMC JIMMY 2000 FUEL GAUGE NOT READING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL . THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM. RUNNING OUT OF GAS IS A BIG PROBLEM IF YOU DON'T TRACK MILEAGE. VERY UNSAFE AS ONE COULD BE STRANDED . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10500109
127,115 miles · Dec 4, 2012
SteeringSuspension
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 GMC JIMMY MY LEFT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE. LUCKILY I HAD JUST CAME OUT OF A SHARP CORNER AND MY SPEED WAS ONLY ABOUT 25 MPH. A CAR HAD JUST PASSED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHEN MY VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT, HALFWAY INTO THE OTHER LANE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL OF IT. UPON INSPECTION, THE TIRE WAS…
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 GMC JIMMY MY LEFT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE. LUCKILY I HAD JUST CAME OUT OF A SHARP CORNER AND MY SPEED WAS ONLY ABOUT 25 MPH. A CAR HAD JUST PASSED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION WHEN MY VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE LEFT, HALFWAY INTO THE OTHER LANE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET CONTROL OF IT. UPON INSPECTION, THE TIRE WAS LEANING INWARD AND MY BRAKE LINE WAS SEVERED. I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10487301
94,445 miles · Mar 16, 2012
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AT 94,445 MILES: NOTICED A SMALL LEAKAGE ON GARAGE FLOOR, FORWARD OF LEFT REAR TIRE--WITHIN 10 MILES NOTED SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY THE FOLLOWING MORNING...THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ON DRIVER'S SIDE WERE FOUND CORRODED AND CRACKED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LOSS- IRONICALLY AS THE SERVICE TE…
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AT 94,445 MILES: NOTICED A SMALL LEAKAGE ON GARAGE FLOOR, FORWARD OF LEFT REAR TIRE--WITHIN 10 MILES NOTED SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. TAKEN TO REPAIR FACILITY THE FOLLOWING MORNING...THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ON DRIVER'S SIDE WERE FOUND CORRODED AND CRACKED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LOSS- IRONICALLY AS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE INTO THE SERVICE BAY--THERE WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF REAR BRAKES-- ONLY THEN--IN THE BAY, DID THE "BRAKE" SERVICE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON! (GOOD REASON TO CALL THEM ' IDIOT' LIGHTS). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10451980
160,000 miles · Nov 8, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
UPON INSPECTION OF 2000 GMC JIMMY 4DR / 4WD BRAKE LINE DRIVERS SIDE OVER FRAME NEXT TO FUEL TANK HELD DOWN BY A CLIP LEADING TO REAR BRAKES RUPTURED DUE TO CORROSION AROUND THE CLIP AREA THAT HOLDS THE LINE TO FRAME CAUSING TOTAL LOSS REAR BRAKES AND PROPER BRAKING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE RETURNING HOME TO PAR…
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UPON INSPECTION OF 2000 GMC JIMMY 4DR / 4WD BRAKE LINE DRIVERS SIDE OVER FRAME NEXT TO FUEL TANK HELD DOWN BY A CLIP LEADING TO REAR BRAKES RUPTURED DUE TO CORROSION AROUND THE CLIP AREA THAT HOLDS THE LINE TO FRAME CAUSING TOTAL LOSS REAR BRAKES AND PROPER BRAKING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE RETURNING HOME TO PARK VEHICLE AT OUR RESIDENCE,.. LUCKILY AT TIME OF INCIDENT WE WERE ON OUR OWN RURAL PROPERTY IN DRIVEWAY WHICH IS (APPROXIMATELY 2/10 MILE LONG) AND NOT THE BUSY MAIN HIGHWAY WHICH WAS TRAVELED AT 55 MPH. THE TERRAIN WAS USED IN OUR DRIVEWAY TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE STOP. THANKFULLY NO INJURY'S TO OCCUPANTS (INCLUDING A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD) OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OCCURRED WITH THIS INCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10434873
120,000 miles · Sep 2, 2011
SuspensionTires
STARTED OUT WITH A WOBBLE ON THE TIRE THEN MY BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT ALONG WITH MY TIE RODS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT MY LEFT BALL BARRING HUB WAS REPLACED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ALSO I STILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE STABILIZING FRONT BAR WHICH I WILL BE PURCHASING THIS WEEK OF SEPT 1ST. THIS ALL HAPPE…
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STARTED OUT WITH A WOBBLE ON THE TIRE THEN MY BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT ALONG WITH MY TIE RODS INNER AND OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT MY LEFT BALL BARRING HUB WAS REPLACED ON THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ALSO I STILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE STABILIZING FRONT BAR WHICH I WILL BE PURCHASING THIS WEEK OF SEPT 1ST. THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST THESE PAST TWO WEEKS AND NOW I AM FORCED TO PURCHASE 4 TIRES THAT I CANNOT AFFORD AFTER SPENDING ALL THAT MONEY TO FIX THE FRONT END. PLEASE HELP ME. I DID NOT HAVE ANY ACCIDENTS THAT IS JUST FROM DRIVING TO WORK AND FOR PLEASURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10422987
90,000 miles · Jan 10, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE SYSTEM: OIL COOLING LINES: OIL ( DRIPPING) LOSS FIRST NOTICED NOVEMBER, 2010 AT 90,000MI- DRIP BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER SEVERAL WEEKS CREATING POTENTIAL ENGINE DAMAGE AND FIRE DANGER. OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED FIRST WEEK JANUARY, 2011 AT 94,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL COOLER LINES HAS BEEN A COMMON AND…
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ENGINE SYSTEM: OIL COOLING LINES: OIL ( DRIPPING) LOSS FIRST NOTICED NOVEMBER, 2010 AT 90,000MI- DRIP BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER SEVERAL WEEKS CREATING POTENTIAL ENGINE DAMAGE AND FIRE DANGER. OIL COOLER LINES REPLACED FIRST WEEK JANUARY, 2011 AT 94,000 MILES. REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL COOLER LINES HAS BEEN A COMMON AND RECURRENT COMPLAINT FOR THE 2000 GMC JIMMY--SEE: MYCARSTATS.COM--SINCE 2002. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10375391
80,000 miles · Jan 4, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL *THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 GMC JIMMY. THE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF BECAUSE NO FUEL WAS BEING PUMPED IN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE M…
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TL *THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 GMC JIMMY. THE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF BECAUSE NO FUEL WAS BEING PUMPED IN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
NHTSA ODI #10374673
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 1998 ENVOY HAD THIE SAME ISSUE (WHICH I BOUGHT NEW) AS THE USED 2000 GMC DIAMOND EDITION JIMMY I BOUGHT TO REPLACE IT AFTER I WAS T-BONED IN AUG 2009... FUEL GAUGE IS TOTALLY FAULTY AND I HAVE TO RESET THE TRIPOMETER EVERY TIME I FILL UP OR WILL RUN OUT OF GAS DUE TO FALSE READINGS. AS A SINGLE MOMMY WITH TWO KIDS I AM SC…
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MY 1998 ENVOY HAD THIE SAME ISSUE (WHICH I BOUGHT NEW) AS THE USED 2000 GMC DIAMOND EDITION JIMMY I BOUGHT TO REPLACE IT AFTER I WAS T-BONED IN AUG 2009... FUEL GAUGE IS TOTALLY FAULTY AND I HAVE TO RESET THE TRIPOMETER EVERY TIME I FILL UP OR WILL RUN OUT OF GAS DUE TO FALSE READINGS. AS A SINGLE MOMMY WITH TWO KIDS I AM SCARED OF THE IDEA OF GETTING STUCK ON A DARK HIGHWAY HEADED IN OR OUT OF TOWN BECAUSE OF THIS. IF THE TRIPOMETER EVER GOES I WILL BE AT A LOSS. THE KEY STICKS IN IGNITION AND I HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OF AND ON SOMETIMES 30 OR 40 TIMES WHILE OTHERS ONLY TWICE OR SO... WITH HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS POSTED ON THE WEB... )AND THAT IS ONLY AT FIRST GLANCE) I HAVE SEEN WITH THESE KNOWN ISSUES I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10356708
Official recalls
4May 21, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).
Dec 3, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Aug 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.
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NHTSA investigations
2RQ08001 · Hazard Light Switch Failure
Opened Feb 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 9, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:unit
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON REPORTS THAT SOME CONSUMERS WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL OR THAT THEY HAD REPAIRS DONE UNDER 01V-364 BUT EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURES.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS IN ADDITION TO HAZARD AND STOP LAMPS. ON MAY 21, 2008, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY MISSED IDENTIFYING 5,862 VEHICLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-364.GM WILL NOW NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES UNDER A NEW NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-231.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 17.THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE FROM COPPER TO BRASS CONTACT MATERIAL IN THE HAZARD SWITCH.THIS CHANGE WAS EFFECTIVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 1999.GM CHANGED THE MATERIAL BACK TO COPPER FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 28, 2001. THE REMEDY PART FOR BOTH 01V-364 AND 08V-231 CONTAINS COPPER CONTACTS.GM'S DATA SHOWS THAT LESS THAN 1% OF VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V-364 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD OR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON REPORTS THAT SOME CONSUMERS WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL OR THAT THEY HAD REPAIRS DONE UNDER 01V-364 BUT EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURES.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS IN ADDITION TO HAZARD AND STOP LAMPS. ON MAY 21, 2008, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY MISSED IDENTIFYING 5,862 VEHICLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-364.GM WILL NOW NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES UNDER A NEW NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-231.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 17.THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE FROM COPPER TO BRASS CONTACT MATERIAL IN THE HAZARD SWITCH.THIS CHANGE WAS EFFECTIVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 1999.GM CHANGED THE MATERIAL BACK TO COPPER FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 28, 2001. THE REMEDY PART FOR BOTH 01V-364 AND 08V-231 CONTAINS COPPER CONTACTS.GM'S DATA SHOWS THAT LESS THAN 1% OF VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V-364 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD OR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:unit
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON REPORTS THAT SOME CONSUMERS WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL OR THAT THEY HAD REPAIRS DONE UNDER 01V-364 BUT EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURES.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS IN ADDITION TO HAZARD AND STOP LAMPS. ON MAY 21, 2008, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY MISSED IDENTIFYING 5,862 VEHICLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-364.GM WILL NOW NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES UNDER A NEW NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-231.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 17.THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE FROM COPPER TO BRASS CONTACT MATERIAL IN THE HAZARD SWITCH.THIS CHANGE WAS EFFECTIVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 1999.GM CHANGED THE MATERIAL BACK TO COPPER FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 28, 2001. THE REMEDY PART FOR BOTH 01V-364 AND 08V-231 CONTAINS COPPER CONTACTS.GM'S DATA SHOWS THAT LESS THAN 1% OF VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V-364 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD OR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE01032 · Loss Of Stop Lamp Illumination
Opened Sep 6, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
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