NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
10 reportsClear category filter164,000 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
137,000 miles · Dec 16, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 137,000…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 137,000.
NHTSA ODI #10810817
155,000 miles · Apr 9, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering
THE IGNITION SYSTEM FAIL AND DON'T LET THE CAR START EVEN WE THE ORIGINAL KEY AND DON'T LET START THE AUTO FOR 10 MINUTES AND SO ON AND THIS IS HAPPENING TO EVERY COLORADO OWNER THAT I NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10704772
5 miles · Sep 22, 2014
Steering
MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND I ALMOST CRASHED! STEERING WENT OUT AND THE FRONT END BEGAN TO RISE! SINCE IT WAS DARK I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PARK MY TRUCK. SO, THE NEXT MORNING I WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE THAT THE TIE-RODS HAD SNAPPED OFF. MY TRUCK HAS APROX. 80K WITH NO HEAVY/ HARSH DRIVING. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH CHEVY VEHICLES????…
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MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED AND I ALMOST CRASHED! STEERING WENT OUT AND THE FRONT END BEGAN TO RISE! SINCE IT WAS DARK I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PARK MY TRUCK. SO, THE NEXT MORNING I WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE THAT THE TIE-RODS HAD SNAPPED OFF. MY TRUCK HAS APROX. 80K WITH NO HEAVY/ HARSH DRIVING. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH CHEVY VEHICLES???? RECALL, AFTER RECALL...... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10638267
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2013
Service BrakesSteering
THIS PIECE OF JUNK TRUCK HAS FREQUENT PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS, WITH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SQUEALING EVERY TIME YOU TURN OR BRAKE, AND TODAY WAS THE FINAL STRAW. TODAY WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, GOING MAYBE 5 MILES AN HOUR, MY 2006 CHEVY COLORADO WITH AROUND 75000 MILES HAD TROUBLE WHILE BRAKING AND MADE A HORRIBLE GRATING NO…
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THIS PIECE OF JUNK TRUCK HAS FREQUENT PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS, WITH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SQUEALING EVERY TIME YOU TURN OR BRAKE, AND TODAY WAS THE FINAL STRAW. TODAY WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, GOING MAYBE 5 MILES AN HOUR, MY 2006 CHEVY COLORADO WITH AROUND 75000 MILES HAD TROUBLE WHILE BRAKING AND MADE A HORRIBLE GRATING NOISE AND SENSATION. THE ABS FAULT SENSOR IMMEDIATELY KICKED ON AND I HAD TROUBLE GETTING TO A SAFE PLACE TO COMPLETELY STOP. TODAY'S WEATHER WAS DRY, THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY, I HAVE A 4X4 TRUCK. THERE IS NO REASON THIS PIECE OF CRAP TRUCK SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE DRY PAVEMENT. THIS VEHICLE WILL LIKELY CAUSE ME TO GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND I INTEND ON GETTING RID OF THIS DEATH TRAP AND NEVER EVER BUYING GMC VEHICLES AGAIN. I'LL STICK TO FOREIGN CARMAKERS WHO FIX THEIR PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF IGNORING THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS I AM WITH THE SAME USELESS STUPID TRUCK. YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO REACH ME BY PHONE AS I'M LIVING OVERSEAS. PLEASE EMAIL ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10537536
123,546 miles · May 6, 2013
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, A CLICKING NOISE EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, A CLICKING NOISE EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN POWER STEERING AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,546.
NHTSA ODI #10510809
64,000 miles · Jan 20, 2011
Steering
1. AT ALL TEMPERATURES THE VEHICLE HAS "HARD SPOTS" WHILE TURNING AT LOW SPEED. 2. IT OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. 3. IT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED AT THIS TIME, BECAUSE THE MECHANICS CAN'T ISOLATE THE EXACT PROBLEM, AND I DO NOT HAVE THE CAPITAL TO SWAP PARTS UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378051
48,900 miles · Dec 13, 2010
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE POWERING STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE TURNING ON A CURVY ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE IGNITION OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AGAIN. THE FAIL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE POWERING STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE TURNING ON A CURVY ROAD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE IGNITION OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AGAIN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE POWER STEERING BOX AND THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,900.
NHTSA ODI #10370446
51,000 miles · Dec 27, 2009
Steering
HAD TO REPLACE TIE ROD ENDS ON MY 2006 CHEVY COLORADO PICKUP TRUCK. THE TIE RODS WERE WORN OUT AFTER 51000 MILES. TRUCK WOULD STEER POORLY. NOT USED OFF ROAD OR HEAVY USE, NORMAL DRIVING! DON'T HAVE OLD PARTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297080
32,000 miles · Dec 16, 2009
Steering
LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN AT LOW ENGINE RPMS OR IDLE PULLING INTO OR OUT OF PARKING SPACES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10296035
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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).