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589 reportsMileage unknown · Dec 7, 2004
Seats
WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH AND SITTING AT INTERSECTION CONSUMER ADJUSTED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT AND SEAT LEVER SHEARED OFF. THE SEAT FAILED TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER DRIVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT LEVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. CON…
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WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH AND SITTING AT INTERSECTION CONSUMER ADJUSTED THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT AND SEAT LEVER SHEARED OFF. THE SEAT FAILED TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER DRIVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAT LEVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, WARRANTY EXPIRED. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR PARTS AND LABOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10103303
25,119 miles · Dec 7, 2004
Fuel System, Other
THE FUEL GAUGE ALMOST NEVER READS LESS THAN 5/8 FULL. EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS, IT WILL SHOW EMPTY (WHEN EMPTY), MONENTARILY, BUT THEM BOUNCE BACK TO 5/8 FULL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GAUGE CLUSTER TWICE UNDER WARRANTY, AND IT FAILED AGAIN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I MET ANOTHER PERSON WHO BOUGHT A 2001 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.…
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THE FUEL GAUGE ALMOST NEVER READS LESS THAN 5/8 FULL. EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS, IT WILL SHOW EMPTY (WHEN EMPTY), MONENTARILY, BUT THEM BOUNCE BACK TO 5/8 FULL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GAUGE CLUSTER TWICE UNDER WARRANTY, AND IT FAILED AGAIN IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I MET ANOTHER PERSON WHO BOUGHT A 2001 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10102323
55,000 miles · Dec 2, 2004
Power Train
WE PURCHASED OUR BLAZER NEW. AT 23,000 MILES WE HEARD A CLUNK NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN WE PUT IT IN REVERSE, BUT THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE FINE. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I TOOK THE BLAZER TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THEM LOOK TO ENSURE THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING AND SAID IT WAS …
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WE PURCHASED OUR BLAZER NEW. AT 23,000 MILES WE HEARD A CLUNK NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN WE PUT IT IN REVERSE, BUT THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE FINE. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I TOOK THE BLAZER TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THEM LOOK TO ENSURE THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING AND SAID IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, IF SOMETHING WERE TO CRACKED AND BREAK IT WOULD STILL BE COVERED. THE TRANSMISSION BROKE AT 55000 MILES, 2ND, 4TH & REVERSE DIDN'T WORK. THE DEALERSHIP WASN'T INTERESTED IN FIXING IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS BEYOND THE 3/36 WARRANTY COVERAGE. I SPOKE WITH SEVERAL LOCAL INDEPENDENT GARAGES GETTING ESTIMATES AND EVERYONE SAID CHEVROLET HAS HAD ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS DUE TO A BROKEN INTERNAL GEAR. I PAID $2,000 TO GET IT FIXED. SINCE DOING SO I'VE TALKED TO COUNTLESS BLAZER OWNERS AND THE MAJORITY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE OTHER PROBLEM WE RECENTLY EXPERIENCED WAS THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING GOING BAD. MY INVESTIAGTIONS HAVE CONCLUDED THAT IS ANOTHER KNOWN DEFECT GM HAS AND ARE UNWILLING TO FIX. IS THERE SOMEONE AT GM WHO IS WILLING TO ASSIST IN COMPENSATION FOR MY COSTLY TRANSMISSION FIX? EVERYONE I'VE CONTACTED ARE NOT INTERESTED IN HELPING THE CONSUMER WITH A PROBLEM THAT HAPPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND LEFT MY WIFE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WORKING IN THE AUTOMITIVE INDUSTRY AND A SUPPLIER TO BOTH GM AND FORD, I UNDERSTAND THE LIABILITY AUTOMAKERS HAVE IN ADDRESSING KNOWN PROBLEMS, ESPECIALLY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS THAT COULD HAPPEN WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN DEATH. I ENCOURAGE ASSISTANCE ON THIS MATTER FROM GM OR NHTSA. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10100920
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 2004
Suspension
(1) 2000 CHEVY BLAZER 4WD WITH 27665 MILES; PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH IL AND LUBE EVERY 3,000 MILES, NO OFF ROAD OR ABUSIVE DRIVING AND I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND BOUGHT NEW. (2) LAST MONTH BEGAN TO HEAR GROWLING NOISE FROM FRONT END WHICH GREW LOUDER WITH INCREASING SPEED. NOISE WOULD INCREASE EVEN LOUDER IF STEERING WHEEL MOVED …
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(1) 2000 CHEVY BLAZER 4WD WITH 27665 MILES; PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH IL AND LUBE EVERY 3,000 MILES, NO OFF ROAD OR ABUSIVE DRIVING AND I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND BOUGHT NEW. (2) LAST MONTH BEGAN TO HEAR GROWLING NOISE FROM FRONT END WHICH GREW LOUDER WITH INCREASING SPEED. NOISE WOULD INCREASE EVEN LOUDER IF STEERING WHEEL MOVED TO RIGHT. (3) TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING WERE "SHOT" AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT, AND SAID THERE WAS DANGER WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF. I EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER SAFETY IF THIS WERE TO HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY AND SURPRISE THAT A WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE WITH LOW MILEAGE WOULD HAVE THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THEY SEE THIS EVERY WEEK WITH OTHER GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES WITH LOW MILEAGE. SOUNDS LIKE AN UNACCEPTABLY HIGH RATE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECT POTENTIALLY PLACING PEOPLE AT RISK AND CAUSING UNNECESSARY CONSUMER EXPENSE FOR REPAIR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10098695
21,000 miles · Oct 28, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control
ACCELERATOR STICKS WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE FROM A STOPPED POSITION REQUIRING EXTRA FORCE ON ACCELERATOR TO GET VEHICLE TO MOVE. THIS EXTRA FORCE SOMETIMES MAKES VEHICLE LURCH FORWARD. IN MY OPINION, THIS SUDDEN MOVEMENT CREATES A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. THIS CONDITION STARTED AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT IS NOW OCCURRIN…
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ACCELERATOR STICKS WHEN APPLYING PRESSURE FROM A STOPPED POSITION REQUIRING EXTRA FORCE ON ACCELERATOR TO GET VEHICLE TO MOVE. THIS EXTRA FORCE SOMETIMES MAKES VEHICLE LURCH FORWARD. IN MY OPINION, THIS SUDDEN MOVEMENT CREATES A VERY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. THIS CONDITION STARTED AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT IS NOW OCCURRING ALMOST EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10097951
53,000 miles · Oct 7, 2004
Suspension
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS PREMATURE FAILURE ON 2000 BLAZER 4DR 4WD. COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS YEAR OF BLAZERS. MAKES A LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHILE DRIVING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10093793
71,000 miles · Sep 29, 2004
Exterior LightingSeatsSuspension
NO NOTIFICATION OF ANY RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLITINS, BROKEN SEAT, LIGHTS, FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS, WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10093338
Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2004
Power Train
WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE/NEUTRAL OR REVERSE A TWO TO THREE SECOND DELAY CAUSED A HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING. CONSUMER NOTICED A CLANKING NOISE. DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10094112
36,000 miles · Sep 16, 2004
Suspension
I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON A 2000 BLAZER WITH ONLY 36,754 MILES ON IT. THESE ARE SEALED BEARINGS AND NO WAY TO SERVICE THEM, THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND MAKES NOISE AND IS RUINING MY TIRES AND COULD MAKE THE VEHICLE WHEEL FALL OFF. I GOT THE VEHICLE USED BUT H…
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I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON A 2000 BLAZER WITH ONLY 36,754 MILES ON IT. THESE ARE SEALED BEARINGS AND NO WAY TO SERVICE THEM, THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATES AND MAKES NOISE AND IS RUINING MY TIRES AND COULD MAKE THE VEHICLE WHEEL FALL OFF. I GOT THE VEHICLE USED BUT HAVE ONLY PUT 10,000 MILES ON IT IN 2 YEARS AND I HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED EVERY 3,000 MILES AND HAVE ALL THE RECORDS. I FEEL THAT THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH THE BEARINGS FOR THEM TO GO IN 36,000 MILES IF THAT IS CONSIDERED THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE MAYBE I SHOULD START BUYING FORDS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10091133
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash
GOING ABOUT 30 MPH TO ENTER FREEWAY ON ONRAMP, I PUT ON MY BRAKES AS TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING. TRAFFIC THEN SLOWED QUICKLY AND I PUSHED BRAKES DOWN HARDER AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAR DIDNT STOP CAUSING ME TO HIT THE BACK FOR THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS A PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES …
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GOING ABOUT 30 MPH TO ENTER FREEWAY ON ONRAMP, I PUT ON MY BRAKES AS TRAFFIC WAS SLOWING. TRAFFIC THEN SLOWED QUICKLY AND I PUSHED BRAKES DOWN HARDER AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAR DIDNT STOP CAUSING ME TO HIT THE BACK FOR THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS A PROBLEM WITH ABS BRAKES AT SLOWER STOPPING SPEEDS AND THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT IT AND THAT NOTHING WOULD SHOW ON THE COMPUTER. I CALLED A BRAKE SHOP AND WAS BASICLY TOLD THE SAME THING. THAT ABS BRAKES AT SLOW SPEEDS ARE A PROBLEM, THEY COULD PUT IT ON A MACHINE TO CHECK CODES BUT WERE 99.9% SURE AS USUAL IT WOULD SHOW NOTHING.
NHTSA ODI #10090974
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
3RQ08001 · 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.
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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.
RQ02012 · Front Control Arm Ball Joints
Opened Sep 10, 2002 · Closed Mar 7, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension; Suspension:front; Suspension:front:control Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm; Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
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Suspension:front:control Arm
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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
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Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
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Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
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Suspension:front
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Suspension
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PE01032 · Loss Of Stop Lamp Illumination
Opened Sep 6, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
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