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326 reports167,000 miles · Nov 14, 2005
Air BagsCrashInjury
DT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HEAD ON CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THREE PEOPLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HER THEY …
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DT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HEAD ON CRASH. WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THREE PEOPLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED HER THEY HAVE A BUYER FOR THE VEHICLE, AND THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10142568
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND THE ENGINE STARTED MISSING. THE AIR REFLECTOR ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THROTTLE BOTTLE PLATE DISINTEGRATED; THE AIR REFLECTOR HAS GONE THROUGH THE MOTOR. THE PLATE WAS EMBEDDED IN THE PISTONS, BROKE TWO SPARK PLUGS, AND BENT PUSH RODS. HE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. HE THEN PUL…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME AND THE ENGINE STARTED MISSING. THE AIR REFLECTOR ON THE BOTTOM OF THE THROTTLE BOTTLE PLATE DISINTEGRATED; THE AIR REFLECTOR HAS GONE THROUGH THE MOTOR. THE PLATE WAS EMBEDDED IN THE PISTONS, BROKE TWO SPARK PLUGS, AND BENT PUSH RODS. HE CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. HE THEN PULLED THE VEHICLE IN AND REALIZED THE PUSH RODS AND LIFTERS WERE BAD. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10142351
53,500 miles · Nov 7, 2005
Power Train
LOUD CLANKING NOISE HEARD UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. TRANSMISSION FAILED, NO REVERSE AND NO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 53,500 MILES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141980
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline
DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS TWO GMC VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NETS RECALL 05V155000 ON ONE OF THE VEHICLES BUT NOT FOR THE OTHER. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED THEY WOULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK (12/02/05) THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON ST…
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DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS TWO GMC VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NETS RECALL 05V155000 ON ONE OF THE VEHICLES BUT NOT FOR THE OTHER. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY. SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED THEY WOULD NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK (12/02/05) THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON STAYED ON AND THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10141408
35,000 miles · Oct 18, 2005
Parking BrakeService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
1) ABS AND E-BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUALLY COME ON; UNSURE IF ABS SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONAL; I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER TESTED AND IT RETURNED NO FAULTS 2) SIDE WINDOWS WORK INTERMITTENTLY; NO EXPLANATION; WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN FOR DAYS AT A TIME AND THEN THEY WORK FINE FOR DAYS AT A TIME 3) SUNROOF NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL; CHEVY DEALE…
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1) ABS AND E-BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUALLY COME ON; UNSURE IF ABS SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONAL; I HAVE HAD THE COMPUTER TESTED AND IT RETURNED NO FAULTS 2) SIDE WINDOWS WORK INTERMITTENTLY; NO EXPLANATION; WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN FOR DAYS AT A TIME AND THEN THEY WORK FINE FOR DAYS AT A TIME 3) SUNROOF NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL; CHEVY DEALER SAID THE "HEAT" WARPED THE INTERNAL PARTS AND THEY BROKE AS I ROLLED IT BACK; WEATHER WAS MILD AND THE BREAKAGE HAPPENED AT 0500 IN THE AM; I DON'T BELIEVE IT WAS HEAT RELATED 4) REAR OF VEHICLE IS HAS DRASTICALLY FALLEN BELOW THE FRONT; I HAVE NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY; IT LOOKS AS IF THE VEHICLE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS RAISED AND THE REAR WAS LOWERED; DRIVES FINE, BUT FEELS UNSAFE ALL OF THE ABOVE HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, BETWEEN 40000-50000 MILES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10140181
40,000 miles · Sep 10, 2005
Fuel System, OtherService Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
NOT ONLY HAVE I HAD PROBLEMS EARLY WITH HUB AND BEARING-- AND ALSO REPLACED BALL BEARING-- NOW THE ABS-- MANUFACTURERS HAS DONE POOR JOB ON BRAKE. WHEEL PARTS- VERY CHEAP PARTS-- MANY TALK ABOUT IT AND KNOW THAT THE BLAZER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THESE PARTS. MY FAMILY HAS PURCHASED CHEVY'S FOR YEARS-- I AM NOW NEVER ABOUT TO PURC…
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NOT ONLY HAVE I HAD PROBLEMS EARLY WITH HUB AND BEARING-- AND ALSO REPLACED BALL BEARING-- NOW THE ABS-- MANUFACTURERS HAS DONE POOR JOB ON BRAKE. WHEEL PARTS- VERY CHEAP PARTS-- MANY TALK ABOUT IT AND KNOW THAT THE BLAZER HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THESE PARTS. MY FAMILY HAS PURCHASED CHEVY'S FOR YEARS-- I AM NOW NEVER ABOUT TO PURCHASE A CHEVY AGAIN. WHILE I PAY MY CAR PAYMENT, I ALWAYS PURCHASE NEW. I AM ALWAYS ALSO PAYING FOR WORK DONE ON THIS VEHICLE, AND I AM TALKING- OVER 2,000 SO FAR AND AGAIN HAVE TO GO IN TODAY-- I MAY EVEN TRADE IT IN I AM SO PISSED. WE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY HUSBANDS TRUCK..I DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY DID, OR WHO THEY PURCHASED THEIR PARTS FROM, BUT SURELY WENT TO CHEAP PARTS, THEY( CHEVY) PUT MANY CONSUMERS IN A BAD SPOT. AND I HAVE WRITTEN A COMPLAINT BEFORE- WHEN I HAD THE CHEVY BLAZER 2001 FOR A YEAR HALF. THEY SEEM TO WANT TO ONLY HEAR IF I DIED CAUSE OF THE FAILURES THAT IT WOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10136071
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 CHEVROLET S-10 BLAZER, ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS BOTH KEEP COMING ON THUS DISABLING THE ABS SYSTEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10135760
52,264 miles · Sep 7, 2005
Exterior Lighting
I BOUGHT MY CHEVY BLAZER IN MAY OF 2001. WE HAD A RECALL FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH. WE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY DID REPLACE IT. WE ARE HAVING THE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME PART ONCE AGAIN (NO BRAKE LIGHTS). WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY'RE TELLING US THIS PART IS NOT COV…
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I BOUGHT MY CHEVY BLAZER IN MAY OF 2001. WE HAD A RECALL FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING: BRAKE LIGHTS: SWITCH. WE BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY DID REPLACE IT. WE ARE HAVING THE PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME PART ONCE AGAIN (NO BRAKE LIGHTS). WE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY'RE TELLING US THIS PART IS NOT COVERED. IF THERE'S STILL A PROBLEM WITH IT, WHICH I UNDERSTAND WE'RE NOT THE ONLY ONES REPORTING THIS, WHY WOULDN'T THIS BE COVERED? MY HUSBAND HAS OWNED HIS GM TRUCK FOR OVER 10 YEARS AND HAS NEVER HAD TO REPLACE THIS PART. WHY WOULD A NEWER VEHICLE HAVE TO REPLACE IT TWICE WITHIN A 4 YEAR PERIOD? PLEASE ADVISE.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10135737
76,201 miles · Aug 13, 2005
Wheels
IN DECEMBER OF 2003 MY WIFE AND I DROVE OUR 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4 HOME TO NORTH CAROLINA FROM MASSACHUSETTS WHERE I AM STATIONED IN THE US COAST GUARD. ON JANUARY 14, 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ITS STATE INSPECTION IN NC AND FOUND OUT THAT THE LEFT WHEEL HUB WAS SO LOOSE THAT THE WHOLE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. THE O…
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IN DECEMBER OF 2003 MY WIFE AND I DROVE OUR 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER 4X4 HOME TO NORTH CAROLINA FROM MASSACHUSETTS WHERE I AM STATIONED IN THE US COAST GUARD. ON JANUARY 14, 2005 I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ITS STATE INSPECTION IN NC AND FOUND OUT THAT THE LEFT WHEEL HUB WAS SO LOOSE THAT THE WHOLE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. THE ODOMETER READ 68267. TODAY (8/13/2005) MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM CHURCH AND TOLD ME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BLAZER. THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I WAS CURIOUS SO I JACKED UP THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND COME TO FIND OUT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS ABOUT TO COME OFF. THE HUB IS THAT LOOSE. I AM GOING TO FIND OUT MORE ON MONDAY WHEN I GET THE VEHICLE IN A SHOP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10132731
32,000 miles · Aug 12, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER WHICH HE PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2002. THE VEHICLE STALLED SIX TIMES IN 2002, TWO TIMES IN 2004, AND TWO TIMES ON JULY 21, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THIS HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED. THE VE…
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DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER WHICH HE PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2002. THE VEHICLE STALLED SIX TIMES IN 2002, TWO TIMES IN 2004, AND TWO TIMES ON JULY 21, 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. THIS HAPPENED AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ALWAYS START RIGHT UP. THE PROBLEM WAS MORE PERSISTENT IN THE SUMMER. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10129738
Official recalls
3May 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.
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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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