NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
88 reportsClear category filter182,000 miles · Jan 8, 2017
Electrical SystemService Brakes
PROBLEM # 1: HAD TO REPLACE THE HVAC RESISTOR AND ITS WIRING HARNESS. RESISTOR PLUG AND THE HARNESS PLUG WAS BURNED AND MELTED...FIRE HAZARD! THIS SAFETY HAZARD COULD HAVE BURNED UP MY VEHICLE. PROBLEM #2: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS (EVERY DAY OR SO) THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS SEEMS T…
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PROBLEM # 1: HAD TO REPLACE THE HVAC RESISTOR AND ITS WIRING HARNESS. RESISTOR PLUG AND THE HARNESS PLUG WAS BURNED AND MELTED...FIRE HAZARD! THIS SAFETY HAZARD COULD HAVE BURNED UP MY VEHICLE. PROBLEM #2: THE ABS WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS (EVERY DAY OR SO) THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT PARKED ON A LEVEL SURFACE. THE FAULT OCCURS ONCE THE VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD FROM THE PARKED POSITION.
NHTSA ODI #10940409
98,000 miles · Jul 19, 2016
Electrical System
THE IGNITION KEY HAS TWICE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THE KEY ITSELF SEEMS TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. I ASSUME THAT THE KEY WEARS OUT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWNED. I HAVE HAD TO CALL A LOCKSMITH BOTH TIMES AND HAVE A NEW KEY MADE IN ORDER TO START…
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THE IGNITION KEY HAS TWICE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS THE KEY ITSELF SEEMS TO LOSE THE ABILITY TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. I ASSUME THAT THE KEY WEARS OUT OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE THAT I HAVE OWNED. I HAVE HAD TO CALL A LOCKSMITH BOTH TIMES AND HAVE A NEW KEY MADE IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. BOTH TIMES I WAS IN A PARKING LOT.
NHTSA ODI #10885968
130,000 miles · Dec 30, 2015
Electrical SystemFire
I TOO HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE HVAC SYSTEM OF THIS TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE NO LESS THAN 4 RESISTORS AND CONNECTORS DUE TO MELTING AND BURNED CONNECTIONS. I HAVE NOT HAD TO REPLACE A SINGLE FUSE. MY HVAC IS ONCE AGAIN INOPERABLE AND I HAVE OPENED AND INSPECTED EACH CONNECTION POINT TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOU…
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I TOO HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE HVAC SYSTEM OF THIS TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE NO LESS THAN 4 RESISTORS AND CONNECTORS DUE TO MELTING AND BURNED CONNECTIONS. I HAVE NOT HAD TO REPLACE A SINGLE FUSE. MY HVAC IS ONCE AGAIN INOPERABLE AND I HAVE OPENED AND INSPECTED EACH CONNECTION POINT TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND MULTIPLE CONNECTORS TO BE BURNED OR MELTED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN FLAGGED BY THE NHSTA IN THE HUMMER H3 VEHICLES WHICH USE THE SAME HVAC SYSTEM. THE CHEVROLET/GMC/ISUZU COLORADO/CANYON (GMT355) SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. THERE IS NO REASON THESE CONNECTIONS SHOULD GET HOT ENOUGH TO BUBBLE AND BURN PLASTIC BEFORE BURNING OUT A FUSE. I CAN PROVIDE IMAGES UPON REQUEST. I CAN ALSO PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE OF A FAILED CONNECTOR IN THE HVAC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH FOR PHYSICAL INSPECTION. I HAVE SET THE "FIRE" FLAG ON THIS REPORT AS THERE HAS BEEN EVIDENCE OF MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FIRES ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE HVAC SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10816920
22,000 miles · Jun 15, 2015
Electrical SystemStructure
CHEVY COLORADO TRUCKS RISK OF FIRE! THIS TRUCK IS ON ITS 3RD A/C & HEAT FAN SPEED CONTROL RESISTER AND CORRESPONDING CONNECTING PLUG. THE FIRST TWO WERE COVERED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY, THIS LAST ONE WAS NOT. EACH RESISTER AND PLUG IN CONNECTOR HAS BEEN ON THE VERGE OF CATCHING ON FIRE. AT TIMES YOU CAN SMELL SMOKE IN THE …
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
NHTSA ODI #10725332
141,025 miles · May 25, 2015
Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT BACON CHEVROLET IN MILLEDGEVILLE, GA. I AM STILL GETTING LETTERS TO THE EFFECT THAT IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. I PERSONALLY SAW NEW PART ON VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10721323
39,994 miles · Apr 14, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior LightingService Brakes
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT WAS COVERED TWICE UNDER A RECALL. SWITCHES ONLY LAST 1.5-2 YEARS. THERE IS NO WARNING OR DASH LIGHT WHEN THEY GO OUT. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED TWICE. HAPPENED AGAIN APRIL 13, 2015. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER WHEN I FOUND OUT IN TRAFFIC. I KNEW IT WAS THE B…
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THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT WAS COVERED TWICE UNDER A RECALL. SWITCHES ONLY LAST 1.5-2 YEARS. THERE IS NO WARNING OR DASH LIGHT WHEN THEY GO OUT. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED TWICE. HAPPENED AGAIN APRIL 13, 2015. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER WHEN I FOUND OUT IN TRAFFIC. I KNEW IT WAS THE BRAKE SWITCH AGAIN AND THE DEALER CONFIRMED. THE DEALER CALLED GM TO SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE REPLACEMENT. THEY REFUSED. THE DEALER GAVE ME A DISCOUNT AS THEY KNOW IT IS AN ISSUE AND CHARGED ME $87 TO CHANGE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO PAY. HE GAVE ME THIS NUMBER TO CALL BUT THAT WAS NO USE AS THEY REFUSED LAST TIME. 800-222-1020. MOST CONCERNING TO ME IS THE LACK OF CONCERN BY GM TO FIX A KNOW SAFETY ISSUE IN THE BRAKE AND LIGHT SYSTEM. SOMEONE PROBABLY HAS OR WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THEY NEED TO COME UP WITH A COMPREHENSIVE FIX AND AT A MINIMUM CONTINUE COVERING FAILURES UNDER WARRANTY. NOT FIXING THE DESIGN PROBLEM THEN MAKING MONEY CHARGING PEOPLE IS NOT RIGHT. THE DEALER WHO DID THE WORK LAST TIME IS FIVE STAR CHEVY IN DALLAS, TX. CRAIG GREENE WAS THE REPRESENTATIVE WHO TRIED TO HELP ME WITH GM IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT HIM. DEALER TRIED BUT GM DID NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP FOR THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10705749
85,000 miles · Mar 22, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine
EVERYDAY NOW WHEN I TRY TO START THE TRUCK IT TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START, WAIT 15 MINUTES THEN IT WILL START. TODAY WHEN I TRIED IT THE FIRST TIME IT TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT START SO WHEN I TURNED IT OFF AT THE KEY IT STOPPED THEN TRIED TO START AGAIN ON ITS OWN FOR ABOUT 8 TO 10 SECS. THE STARTER TURNED THE ENGINE OVER …
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EVERYDAY NOW WHEN I TRY TO START THE TRUCK IT TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT START, WAIT 15 MINUTES THEN IT WILL START. TODAY WHEN I TRIED IT THE FIRST TIME IT TURNED OVER BUT WOULD NOT START SO WHEN I TURNED IT OFF AT THE KEY IT STOPPED THEN TRIED TO START AGAIN ON ITS OWN FOR ABOUT 8 TO 10 SECS. THE STARTER TURNED THE ENGINE OVER WITHOUT TOUCHING THE IGNITION SWITCH IT THEN STOPPED FOR ABOUT 3 OR 4 SECS THEN TRIED TO START ON ITS OWN AGAIN WITHOUT TOUCHING THE KEY, IT DID THIS START SEQUENCE 3 TIMES IN A ROW. THE GM PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS TERRIBLY DEFECTIVE AS REPORTED BY ALL THE REPORTS ONLINE AND I BELIEVE MY PROBLEMS ARE A RESULT OF THIS SYSTEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10700963
82,000 miles · Nov 12, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility
THE SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE FAN SPEED FOR THE HEAT AND A/C QUIT WORKING. THE FAN ONLY WORKS WHEN THE IT IS SET ON HIGH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10654526
136,000 miles · Oct 24, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. MY TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THE WIRING IN THE DOOR BREAKS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10649683
73,060 miles · Sep 30, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior LightingFire
THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL STOP WORKING IF YOUR DRIVING AT NIGHT AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON. THEY WILL NOT WORK UNTIL THE CAR SITS FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THIS STARTED SOON AFTER BUYING THE CAR BRAND NEW, BUT THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SECOND COMPLAINT, THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER FAN…
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THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WILL STOP WORKING IF YOUR DRIVING AT NIGHT AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN IT BACK ON. THEY WILL NOT WORK UNTIL THE CAR SITS FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THIS STARTED SOON AFTER BUYING THE CAR BRAND NEW, BUT THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. SECOND COMPLAINT, THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER FAN HAD AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AT WHERE THE HARNESS PLUGS INTO THE FAN MOTOR. THE FAN WILL ONLY WORK ON HIGH. WHEN I LOOKED ONLINE AT OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM, I UNPLUGGED THE FAN AND NOTICED THE PLUG WAS BURNT. I HAVE PHOTOS THAT I CAN SEND. IT APPEARED THE ELECTRICAL FIRE CONTINUED DOWN THE PLASTIC PLUG TO WHERE THE WIRES ARE EXPOSED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR INCIDENT IF I DIDN'T NOTICE IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS WITH COLORADO TRUCKS ONLINE. ALSO WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, MY DASH LIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS FLICKER AS IF THERE IS ANOTHER ELECTRICAL SHORT SOMEWHERE IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10640178
Official recalls
3Nov 18, 2010
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Jul 29, 2009
GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Apr 27, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS WHEN EITHER CONDITION OCCURS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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NHTSA investigations
2RQ09001 · Brake Lamp Switch Malfunction
Opened Feb 25, 2009 · Closed Jul 30, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting; Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).
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Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).
Exterior Lighting
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 VEHICLES WILL BE RECALLED WITH 92,272 VEHICLES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS INVESTIGATION.IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL COVERAGE/EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM WILL BE INITIATED FORVEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES. GM DETERMINED THAT BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURES ARE MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN VEHICLES IN WHICH CUSTOMERS USED INTERIOR CLEANERS CONTAINING SILICON AND THAT RESIDE IN HOT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS.BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONTAMINATION FAILURE CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE BRAKE LAMPS OR THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF REAR-END CRASHES.GM HAS REPORTED NO CRASHES OR INJURIES DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.ODI INITIALLY REPORTED ONE CRASH INCIDENT, BUT LATER DOWNGRADED THE REPORT DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF ACTUAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR COST INCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LIGHTLY TAPPED FROM BEHIND AT LOW SPEED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 09V0310).
PE04076 · Inadvertent Front Airbag Deployment
Opened Nov 10, 2004 · Closed Mar 14, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags:frontal
ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS 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 WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Air Bags:frontal
ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS 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 WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Air Bags
ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS INVESTIGATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS 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 WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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