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326 reports36,000 miles · Jun 8, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
OUR 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND FRONT END ARE SCORCHED. THE INTERIOR HAS SMOKE AND WATER DAMAGE. AT THIS TIME, WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM OUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER TO KNOW THE EXTENT - TOTALLED OR REPAIRABLE? THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ONE WEE…
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OUR 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. THE ENTIRE ENGINE AND FRONT END ARE SCORCHED. THE INTERIOR HAS SMOKE AND WATER DAMAGE. AT THIS TIME, WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM OUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER TO KNOW THE EXTENT - TOTALLED OR REPAIRABLE? THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER ONE WEEK PRIOR BECAUSE THE REAR TAILGATE WOULDN'T OPEN. THEY REPLACED THE ACTUATOR AND DON'T BELIEVE THEIR WORK WAS IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE FIRE. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 10 MONTHS AGO - IT HAD 31,000 MILES ON IT AND WE ONLY PUT 5,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH GM AND BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AND PAY OUT ON THE LOSS - NOT OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10074975
78,000 miles · Jun 7, 2004
Power Train
BATTERY GOING DEAD AFTER CHARGING CELL PHONE. ENGINE LIGHT ON X 6 MONTH - 1 YEAR, SEVERAL MECHANICS UNABLE TO FIND A CAUSE 2 WEEKS AGO: DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, NEARING AN EXIT, TRANSMISSION START TO GO OUT. DROVE IT TO A GARAGE....WOULD NOT GO IINTO REVERSE. DROVE IT HOME....WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR AT ALL BY THE TIME I GOT …
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BATTERY GOING DEAD AFTER CHARGING CELL PHONE. ENGINE LIGHT ON X 6 MONTH - 1 YEAR, SEVERAL MECHANICS UNABLE TO FIND A CAUSE 2 WEEKS AGO: DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, NEARING AN EXIT, TRANSMISSION START TO GO OUT. DROVE IT TO A GARAGE....WOULD NOT GO IINTO REVERSE. DROVE IT HOME....WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR AT ALL BY THE TIME I GOT THE CAR HOME. CAR TOWED TO ANOTHER GARAGE FOR REPAIR. VEHICLE IS 2001 CHEVY BLAZER WITH 78,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND DAILY USE TO GO TO WORK AND DROP KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL. LAST SUMMER DROVE IT TO FLORIDA. NO PROBLEMS. I DON'T TOW ANYTHING NOR DO I DRIVE IT OFF-ROAD. LAST YEAR THE BOLTS OFF THE SUSPENSION AT TO BE REPLACED COSTING $1,000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10074934
37,000 miles · Jun 4, 2004
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING AT 53 MPH, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC
NHTSA ODI #10072173
33,580 miles · Jun 4, 2004
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND WENT OFF ON THEIR OWN. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10061203
Mileage unknown · May 18, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER LAST MARCH. I HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND THEY SAID I NEEDED AN AIR INTAKE BOX. I WAS ABLE TO GET A USED ONE. AFTER ONE YEAR I AM BACK TO THE SAME SITUATION. THIS AIR INTAKE BOX THAT WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PR…
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I PURCHASED A USED 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER LAST MARCH. I HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 1 MONTH AND THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND THEY SAID I NEEDED AN AIR INTAKE BOX. I WAS ABLE TO GET A USED ONE. AFTER ONE YEAR I AM BACK TO THE SAME SITUATION. THIS AIR INTAKE BOX THAT WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN REMOVED THE BOX CONTAINS ALOT OF CONDENSATION. THE SERVICE GARAGE DOES NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENS. THE CONDENSATION I AM SURE IS WHATS CAUSING THE BOX TO FAIL. I WOULD LIKE THIS INVESTIGATED TO SEE IF THIS IS A RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10072829
5,100 miles · May 4, 2004
Equipment
ON FEB 4TH, 2004 THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK THE BLAZER TO THE DEALERSHIP(BERT GREENWALD) TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE "AIR LINE & VALVE AIR PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT'S NOW MAY 4TH, 2004 AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE PART TO COME IN. EACH TIME I INQUIRE ABOUT IT, I AM TOLD THAT…
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ON FEB 4TH, 2004 THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I TOOK THE BLAZER TO THE DEALERSHIP(BERT GREENWALD) TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE "AIR LINE & VALVE AIR PUMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT'S NOW MAY 4TH, 2004 AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE PART TO COME IN. EACH TIME I INQUIRE ABOUT IT, I AM TOLD THAT GENERAL MOTORS DOESNT WANT THEM TO ORDER THE PART UNTIL THEY COME UP WITH A PLAN TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM SINCE IT SEEMS TO BE OCCURRING VERY FREQUENTLY. I FEEL THAT 3 MONTHS IS TO LONG TO BE WAITING FOR FEEDBACK ON THIS EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERSHIP HAS SAID THEY NOT CHARGING ME TO REPLACE THE PART.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10068272
66,100 miles · Apr 26, 2004
Suspension
BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AT THE SAME TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10067879
44,000 miles · Apr 15, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
OUR 2001 CHEVY BLAZER REQUIRED BRAKE SERVICE WITH 44000 MILES. WE SELECTED TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTERS (WARREN, MI), OUR ESTIMATED COST WAS $180. DURING THE BRAKE SERVICE THE TUFFY SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED US THAT OUR REAR BRAKES WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, OUR COST FOR THE REAR WAS AN ADDITIONAL $280. THE SERVICE MANAGER INDIC…
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OUR 2001 CHEVY BLAZER REQUIRED BRAKE SERVICE WITH 44000 MILES. WE SELECTED TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTERS (WARREN, MI), OUR ESTIMATED COST WAS $180. DURING THE BRAKE SERVICE THE TUFFY SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED US THAT OUR REAR BRAKES WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, OUR COST FOR THE REAR WAS AN ADDITIONAL $280. THE SERVICE MANAGER INDICATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE DISC-ROTORS WERE HEAVILY CORRODED, SERVICE (ROTOR TURNING) WAS NOT AN OPTION AND REPLACEMENT REQUIRED. REAR BRAKE SERVICE AT 44000 MILES IS HIGHLY UNEXPECTED, FULL REPLACEMENT DUE TO CORROSION IS UNACCEPTABLE. OUR ASSESSMENT IS THAT THE DISC-ROTOR MATERIAL WAS NOT CORRECTLY SPECIFIED (AND/OR PERHAPS A GALVANIC CORROSION WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS/IRON HUBS), THE RESULTING EXCESSIVE CORROSION UNEXPECTED AND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10066240
66,000 miles · Apr 8, 2004
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER CONTINUED TO HEAR A THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR AN EXAMINATION, AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK *MR
NHTSA ODI #10061357
45,000 miles · Apr 2, 2004
Power Train
THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR. EARLIER IN THE YEAR I PUT IT IN THE SHOP BECAUSE IT SEEMED TO BE FALLING OUT OF OVERDRIVE. IT WAS REPAIRED AND I HAD TWO MONTHS OF INCIDENT-FREE DRIVING. WE WENT ON A WEEKEND TRIP. AFTER I STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE CAR, I NOTICED MY CLOCK RESET IT…
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THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR. EARLIER IN THE YEAR I PUT IT IN THE SHOP BECAUSE IT SEEMED TO BE FALLING OUT OF OVERDRIVE. IT WAS REPAIRED AND I HAD TWO MONTHS OF INCIDENT-FREE DRIVING. WE WENT ON A WEEKEND TRIP. AFTER I STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE CAR, I NOTICED MY CLOCK RESET ITSELF. TWO HOURS INTO THE TRIP, THE CAR STARTED JERKING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. WE DROVE TWO HOURS BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY FOUND A COMPUTER WIRE WAS DISCONNECTED. TWO HOURS LATER, THE CAR STARTS SLIPPING IN AND OUT OF OVERDRIVE AGAIN. IT WOULD RUN IN 3RD GEAR, WE WERE CLOSE ENOUGH TO OUR DESTINATION, WE CONTINUED ON IN 3RD GEAR. WHEN I GOT BACK HOME, I DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM TO FIX IT. I WAS WITHOUT MY VEHICLE THE MAJORITY OF THE FOLLOWING 6 WEEK PERIOD. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE RAIN, THERE WAS A FATAL ACCIDENT, I SLOWED DOWN & TURNED ON MY FLASHERS, I HAD NO TAIL LIGHTS, FLASHERS, ETC. I HAD ALREADY HAD THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR BECAUSE SOMEONE ALMOST REAR-ENDED ME. THE ENGINEER FROM CHEVROLET CAME DOWN AND COULD FIND NO CAUSE FOR MY TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND OFFERED $1500 TRADE ALLOWANCE, WHICH LEAVES ME STUCK WITH ANOTHER CHEVROLET AND A HIGHER CAR PAYMENT. IN ADDITION TO THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, ONE OF MY TIRES WAS WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES, THE 2ND ONE 15,000 MILES AND AN ALIGNMENT LATER. AFTER ONLY 45,000 MILES THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WAS SHOT, THE SAME SIDE THE TIRES WERE GOING BALD ON. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10064431
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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