NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Power Train complaints
15 reportsClear category filter180,000 miles · May 31, 2019
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED THE NEXT DAY. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED THE NEXT DAY. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL MORE TIMES AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED EACH TIME. THE CONTACT CALLED TOM GIBBS CHEVROLET AT 386-206-8097 (LOCATED AT 5850 E, FL-100, PALM COAST, FL 32164) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.
NHTSA ODI #11217051
164,000 miles · Nov 4, 2018
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
FIRSTLY THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS A HUGE ISSUE, IF THE PARTS IN THE SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM BREAK DOWN OR TRIP YOU CAN BE STUCK HIGH AND DRY ON A WHIM. PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS PRIME REASON FOR MY WORRIES WHEN DRIVING MY TRUCK WILL CUT FUEL OUT AND SHUT DOWN AND STALL WHEN I'M DRIVING OR NEED TO START UP MY TRUCK AGAIN ALSO THE BLOWER…
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FIRSTLY THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS A HUGE ISSUE, IF THE PARTS IN THE SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM BREAK DOWN OR TRIP YOU CAN BE STUCK HIGH AND DRY ON A WHIM. PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS PRIME REASON FOR MY WORRIES WHEN DRIVING MY TRUCK WILL CUT FUEL OUT AND SHUT DOWN AND STALL WHEN I'M DRIVING OR NEED TO START UP MY TRUCK AGAIN ALSO THE BLOWER RESISTOR AND CABLE ARE FAULTY AS ARE OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BUT THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR IS OUTRIGHT A FIRE HAZARD THAT CAN MELT OR BURN OUT. GM NEEDS TO STOP (#ING) AROUND WITH PASSLOCK SYSTEM AND OTHER ISSUES I WILL NOT BE DRIVING OR OWNING ANOTHER GM IN MY LIFETIME AFTER MY TROUBLES WITH THIS PASSLOCK SYSTEM NOBODY SHOULD BE HAVING TO DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM 3RD PARTY OR HAVE REPEATED SERVICE OR PARTS INSTALLED TO SILENCE THIS ISSUE FOR A TIME. JUST THINK OF HAVING BEEN STUCK HIGH AND DRY THREW NOT FAULT OF YOUR OWN OUTSIDE THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM THERE ARE QUITE A FEW VERY VERY NEGATIVE PROBLEMS MANY HAVE HAD WITH THESE 2 SYSTEMS ABOVE I WOULD LOVE GM TO PAY ME FOR MISSED WORK DAYS AND PERSONAL EXPENSES FOR HAVING HAD TO FIX MEND AND MAKE THIS SYSTEM WORK AS I STRIGHT UP BOUGHT A NEW ECM/PCM TUNED IT REMOVED PASSLOCK BECAUSE THE RISK AND ISSUES WERE TO GREAT NOBODY NEEDS THIS PROBLEM HANGING OVER THEIR HEADS THIS ISSUE PISSES ME OFF AS I'D SPENT DAYS DOING RELEARN PROCEDURES 40 MIN PER PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL ONE STUCK AS PER INSTRUCTIONS GM WONT EVEN RESPOND OR NOT (X) THIS UP IF YOU NEED SERVICE TOO I WILL NOT BE OWNING ANY MORE GM OR CHEVY AGAIN. IF YOU NEED TO FIX THIS SYSTEM JUST REMOVE IT. SO SAD DEALERS ARE GREEDY AND GM IS TOO RATHER THEN MAKE THINGS RIGHT WITH LONG STANDING ISSUES AND COMPLAINTS PASSLOCK SYSTEM AND BLOWER MOTOR AND A FEW OTHER THINGS NEED RECALLS NO IFS ANDS OR BUTTS THIS IS EXACTLY HOW YOU WILL GO BANKRUPT AGAIN (@)ING CUSTOMERS WHO PAID FOR YOUR BROKEN SALES PITCH TO BUY YOUR SNAKE OIL *PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*
NHTSA ODI #11145182
15,000 miles · Oct 27, 2017
Electrical SystemPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
P0017 CODE , MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN MALFUNCTION. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURCUIT (12V) STEADY DESIGN MALFUNCTION, ACTUATER PART DESIGN MALFUNCTION. HIGH RATE OF SPEED ENGINE REV/OR POWER LOSE. LOW RATE OF SPEED RPM NOT CONSISTENT, UN CONTROLLED REV/POWER LOSE. THE ELECTRONICALLY COMPONENTS POWERING AND MONITORING THE SP…
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P0017 CODE , MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN MALFUNCTION. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURCUIT (12V) STEADY DESIGN MALFUNCTION, ACTUATER PART DESIGN MALFUNCTION. HIGH RATE OF SPEED ENGINE REV/OR POWER LOSE. LOW RATE OF SPEED RPM NOT CONSISTENT, UN CONTROLLED REV/POWER LOSE. THE ELECTRONICALLY COMPONENTS POWERING AND MONITORING THE SPECIFIC CURCUIT ARE FAULTY. DESIGN IS CONSISTENTLY AN ISSUE ON 2005-2017 MAKE MODELS. PUBLIC RECORD CAN SHOW THESE ENGINEERING DESIGN FAULTS. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/RH77JBYOZSE , HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/OA9AANGCD64 , HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/0PKIZKYS2CE , HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/DVFMS-DG38U , HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/YDFHUE2HAVO .
NHTSA ODI #11040372
60,000 miles · Sep 22, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FRONT WHEELS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FRONT WHEELS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10767518
50,800 miles · Sep 17, 2014
Power Train
WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A FRONT UNIVERSAL PREMATURE FAILURE. WE HAVE APROX.51000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK, FROM EXPERIENCED MECHANICS, THEY SAY THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO THIS PARTICULAR JOINT. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CARS/TRUCKS. NO HOT RODDING OR ABUSE. PURPOSE FOR THIS CONTACT WAS TO FINED OUT IF THIS IS A PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN REPORTE…
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WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A FRONT UNIVERSAL PREMATURE FAILURE. WE HAVE APROX.51000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK, FROM EXPERIENCED MECHANICS, THEY SAY THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO THIS PARTICULAR JOINT. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY CARS/TRUCKS. NO HOT RODDING OR ABUSE. PURPOSE FOR THIS CONTACT WAS TO FINED OUT IF THIS IS A PROBLEM AND HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE. I THINK THIS ITEM WAS DEFECTIVE WHEN BUILT. WHAT'S MY RECOURSE IF ANY? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10636892
28,000 miles · Apr 7, 2014
EnginePower Train
ENGINE HAD A MISFIRE AND WOULD STALL SOMETIMES WHEN YOU MADE A TIGHT TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. FOUND OUT IT HAD A BAD VALUE SEAT CAUSING IT TO HAVE THE MISFIRE. GM MESSED AROUND AND WOULDN'T FIX IT. RED OTHER PEOPLE HAD BAD VALUE SEATS TOO. SPENT MY OWN MONEY TO GET IT FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10578069
47,742 miles · Feb 7, 2012
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
DESCRIPTION: ABS FAILURE, TRANSMISSION, LEAKS (SELECT ABOVE WON'T WORK) ABS WARNING LIGHTS GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND BRAKES FAIL TO FUNCTION. TRANY STICKS IN 4 WD & WON'T GO INTO 2WD, DRIVER FLOORGETS ABOUT 1/2 INCH WATER ON FLOOR FROM RAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10446939
Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2012
Power TrainCrash
LETTER FROM SENATOR SESSIONS ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE A PENDING GENERAL MOTORS WARRANTY CLAIM ON A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMERS WIFE WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH A WINDOW OF AN OFFICE BUILDING. THE WRECKER SERVICE VERIFIED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LOOSE, LEA…
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LETTER FROM SENATOR SESSIONS ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE A PENDING GENERAL MOTORS WARRANTY CLAIM ON A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMERS WIFE WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE THROUGH A WINDOW OF AN OFFICE BUILDING. THE WRECKER SERVICE VERIFIED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LOOSE, LEAVING THE TRANSMISSION IN THE FORWARD POSITION. GM DENIED THE CONSUMERS WARRANTY CLAIM, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS WELL WITHIN THE FIVE YEAR. 50,000 MILE WARRANTY PERIOD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10446432
160,000 miles · Dec 9, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS A 4 CYLINDER 2.8 ENGINE AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NUMBER 4 VALVE WAS STICKING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIME…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS A 4 CYLINDER 2.8 ENGINE AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NUMBER 4 VALVE WAS STICKING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUOSULY RECURRED. THE DEALER ALSO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ENGINE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10439126
72,103 miles · Apr 14, 2010
Power TrainTraction Control System
I OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO LS. INEXPLICABLY AND RANDOMLY, IT SHIFTS ITSELF INTO 4WD HIGH. OFTEN THIS IS WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. CHEVROLET STOPPED SERVICING MY VEHICLE, TELLING ME THERE WAS NO CURE FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY AS WELL. THE MOST RECENT DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS YEST…
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I OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO LS. INEXPLICABLY AND RANDOMLY, IT SHIFTS ITSELF INTO 4WD HIGH. OFTEN THIS IS WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. CHEVROLET STOPPED SERVICING MY VEHICLE, TELLING ME THERE WAS NO CURE FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY AS WELL. THE MOST RECENT DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS YESTERDAY WHILE I WAS TURNING INTO MY POST OFFICE. THIS HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM SINCE THE RECORDED MILEAGE WAS 2,109. RECORDS WILL SHOW THE TRUCK WAS IN FOR SERVICE BY GM AT LEAST 15 TIMES. INCIDENTALLY, THIS IS A REPLACEMENT TRUCK FOR A 2005 COLORADO THAT HAD PRECISELY THE SAME PROBLEM. BEFORE THE DEALER WAS SHUT DOWN BY GM, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT GM DETROIT HAD TOLD HIM NOT TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ANY LONGER AS GM HAD NO CURE FOR IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10325693
Official recalls
4Nov 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.
Dec 7, 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ09001 · 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).