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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

103 crash reports35 fire reports74 injury reports

What owners actually said

1,149 reports

40,125 miles · Nov 11, 2005

Power Train

DRIVING TO WORK, ENGINE SEEMED TO REV UP AND DIDN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY. AFTER GOING TO WORK (INTERSTATE DRIVE @20 MI). MY RETURN HOME, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WENT TO HAVE FLUID CHANGED THE NEXT DAY AND WAS TOLD, "TRANNY'S FRIED", HAD TO TAKE IT TO TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR REBUILD, STILL WAITING TO PICK UP. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10142488

Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2005

Exterior Lighting

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLICKERED WHILE ON LOW BEAM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE CONTACT USED THE LOW BEAMS. THE FLICKER DISAPPEARED WHEN HIGH BEAMS WERE USED. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER; THEY SAID TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. NOW HE HAS A PENDING APPOINTMENT WITH THE …

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NHTSA ODI #10142381

99,000 miles · Nov 9, 2005

Power Train

(1) NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE (2) TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 44,000 MILES, FIRST TIME; FAILED AT 99,000 MILES, SECOND TIME (3) HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT, FIRST TIME; NOT REPAIRED YET, SECOND TIME. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10142335

46,000 miles · Nov 8, 2005

Electrical SystemPower Train

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FEB. 04 46,000 MILES REPAIRED TRANSMISSION, 2ND GEAR AND REVERSE BROKEN, WAS TOLD BY A GM TRANSMISSION REPAIRMAN THAT THIS IS VERY COMMON PROBLEM, SOMETIMES IT TAKES JUST ONE FIX, SOME TRAILBLAZERS HAVE REQUIRED MANY REPAIRS (ALSO PROBLEM ON ENVOY), BEING A STRAIGHT 6, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT HANDLE THE TORQUE CAUSING THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION TO BREAK; VEHICLE CUT OFF ON ME AT A RED LIGHT FOR UNKNOWN REASON; DASH GAUGES AND RADIO WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN CAR STARTED, DROVE FOR A FEW MILES, CUT CAR OFF, RESTARTED AND ALL CAME BACK ON;RADIO FACING BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH AT TIMES AND FLICKERS ON AND OFF; OBNOXIOUS SQUEAK IN THE FRONT END OF CAR, TAKEN TO MECHANICS WITH NO REASON WHY; TICKING NOISE WHILE RUNNING; OTHER THAN THE TRANSMISSION, NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN DUE TO READING THE FILED COMPLAINTS OF OTHERS WITH NO REAL SUCCESSFUL RESULTS OR ANSWERS FROM DEALERS. I HATE THIS CAR!! *JB

NHTSA ODI #10142214

70,000 miles · Nov 8, 2005

Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER WITH 70,000 (JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY) HAS A BAD FAN CLUTCH. THE DEALER IS TRYING TO CHARGE ME $500 FOR A PART THAT COSTS $230 AT MULTIPLE LOCAL PARTS STORES. MY COMPLAINT, HOWEVER, STEMS FROM THE FACT THAT A 5 MINUTE INTERNET SEARCH YIELDED 8 OTHER TRAILBLAZER OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THIS EXACT PROBLEM. ALL 8 OF…

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NHTSA ODI #10142205

Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2005

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SIDE MIRRORS EXHIBIT ERRATIC BEHAVIOR ON ENTRY TO VEHICLE. THEY NEVER RETURN TO PRESET POSITION. THIS EXISTED FROM PURCHASE OF THE NEW VEHICLE, A 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER. DELEAR SAYS IT REQUIRES TWO ACTUATORS AND SOFTWARE UPDATE COSTING $400. THE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED MIRRORS CAUSE A HAZZARD IF NOT NOTICED EACH TIME CAR IS UNLOC…

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NHTSA ODI #10141701

43,000 miles · Oct 27, 2005

Air BagsCrashInjury

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I WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A DRY PAVED TWO LANE ROAD IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS. I WAS HIT (T-BONED) BY A MINI VAN TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH TRAVELING THE WRONG WAY ON A ONE WAY STREET WITH A BLIND INTERSECTION. IMPACT WAS DIRECTLY IN MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, PUSHING THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT INWARD AGAINST THE CENTER CONSOLE, ROLLING UP THE FLOORBOARD, BREAKING THE HINGES OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR, ULTIMATELY FLIPPING MY VEHICLE OVER ONTO THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PUSHED APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET INTO THE INTERSECTION, CAUSING MY DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR TO ROLL INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND SHATTERING THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. OTHER UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE WAS ALSO CAUSED DO TO THE IMPACT. FAILURE: MY 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER IS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS. PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, DESPITE MAJOR DAMAGE AS RESULT FROM DIRECT IMPACT TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DESPITE IMPACT FROM ROLLOVER ONTO DRIVERS SIDE, RESULTING IN MODERATE DAMAGE. CONSEQUENCES: IF A PASSENGER WOULD HAVE BEEN SEATED ON PASSENGER SIDE SERIOUS INJURIES IF NOT FATAL INJURIES WOULD HAVE RESULTED DUE TO AMOUNT OF INTRUSION OF PASSENGER FRONT DOOR INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH NO SRS PROTECTION. DRIVER OF VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES FROM BEING "TOSSED" AGAINST DRIVERS SIDE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR AREA WITH SHATTERED GLASS. AS THE OWNER OF VEHICLE, I CONTACTED CHEVROLET DIRECTLY AND FILED A REPORT, I WAS ADVISED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS TO GATHER FURTHER INFORMATION TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION. IT IS OFFICIALLY PAST 2 BUSINESS DAYS AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM CHEVROLET. VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS DUE TO DAMAGE VIA INSURANCE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10141086

45,671 miles · Oct 24, 2005

Electrical System

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02 OCTOBER 2005 MY WIFE AND I WERE RETURNING AFTER SHOPPING IN THE EVENING IS WHEN THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPEN. TRAVELING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. WE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. WE CONTINUE OUR TRAVEL HOME WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. 03 OCTOBER 2005 I CONTACT THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AT, NOTIFYING THEM OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF THAT EVENING WITH NO INCIDENT. THEY HELD THE VEHICLE FOR 10 DAYS AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. 21 OCTOBER 2005 ON A TRIP TO THE MALL WITH THE FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE AGAIN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. AGAIN, WE COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE WERE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE RESTARTS. WE ALSO NOTICE THAT THE DIALS ON THE DASHBOARD WOULD GO HAYWIRE DURING RESTART. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. 24 OCTOBER 2005 I NOTIFY GENERAL MOTORS OF OUR SITUATION. GENERAL MOTOR WILL DOCUMENT THE COMPLAINT AND GAVE ME A SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER. GENERAL MOTORS ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10140602

50,000 miles · Oct 11, 2005

Exterior Lighting

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DT: THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER. THE FRONT HEADLIGHT UNIT WOULD GO ON AND OFF. A LOCAL REPAIR STATION SAID THAT THE WIRING TO THE HEADLIGHT UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT UNIT. THE CONSUMER DID NOT CALL THE LOCAL SERVICE DEALER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, BUT DID REPORT THIS PROBLEM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT NHTSA BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS COMPONENT. *AK (11/22/05) *SC

NHTSA ODI #10139341

56,500 miles · Oct 11, 2005

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I TOOK MY 2002 CHEV. TRAILBLAZER INTO SIR WALTER CHEV. TO HAVE RECALL #NHTSA04V046000 REPAIRED BECAUSE MY WIPERS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. AFTER ARRIVING AT THE DEALER I SPOKE WITH WOODY THE SERVICE WRITER. I EXPLAINED MY COMPLAINT WITH THE WIPERS AND HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE OF $79.00 PER HOUR TO CHECK IT OUT. I EXPLAINED THAT THIS SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL. HE EXPLAINED THAT THERE WOULD STILL BE THE CHARGE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. I EXPLAINED THAT THEY HAD ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR THIS RECALL. HE EXPLAINED THAT HE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE "IT IS CLOSED OUT" HE SAID HE WOULD TRY TO TALK TO THE SERVICES TO SEE IF THEY WOULD CHECK IT WITH OUT CHARGING THE $79.00. THEY TOOK THE CAR BACK AND CHECKED IT AND FOUND THAT THE WIPER MODULE WAS BAD AND THAT THEY COULD FIX IT AND THE COST TO ME WOULD BE THE $100.00 DEDUCTIBLE ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. I TOLD HIM THAT THIS REPAIR IS COVERED UNDER RECALL. I CALLED GM COSTUMER SERVICE AND TALKED TO ? MELLISA ELMS @ 1 866 932 4368 EXT. 39220 AFTER GETTING MY VIN AND LOOKING UP THE RECALL SHE AGREED THAT THE REPAIR WAS INFACT UNDER THE RECALL. AFTER SPEAKING WITH MRS. ELMS SHE CALLED AND SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER AND EXPLAINED THAT THE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL AND TO GO AHEAD AND FIX IT. SHE THEN CALLED ME BACK AND TOLD ME THAT THEY PROBABLY WOULD NOT FIX MY CAR AND THAT I SHOULD PROBABLY CARRY IT TO ANOTHER DEALER. I CALLED SIR WALTER TO SEE IF I COULD SPEEK WITH SOMEONE TO GET THIS RESOLVED. AFTER ABOUT AN HOUR RICKY EDWARDS "SERVICE MANAGER" FOR SIR WALTER CALLED ME BACK AND TOLD ME THAT MY WIPER MOTOR IS THE PROBLEM NOT THE MODULE AS I WAS TOLD EULER AND IF I WANTED IT FIXED IT WOULD COST ME THE DEDUCTIBLE OF $100.00. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10139255

Official recalls

04V527000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

Nov 1, 2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

04V201000 · Seat Belts

Apr 28, 2004

CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." ONE OF THE TWO SENSORS IN THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS COULD BE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL LOCK WHEN THE BELT WEBBING IS EXTRACTED DURING A CRASH; HOWEVER, THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATES QUICKLY, SUCH AS HEAVY BRAKING, MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH, AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

04V046000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Feb 4, 2004

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

03V250000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual

Jul 15, 2003

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD 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, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

03V096000 · Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash

Mar 19, 2003

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION" AND NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION DURING VEHICLE START-UP IN WHICH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT PROPERLY POWER UP, RESULTING IN MOST OF THE DISPLAYS, TELLTALE LIGHTS, AND FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BACKLIGHTING) BEING INOPERATIVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2003. 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.

03V075000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Mar 6, 2003

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. 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, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

02V273000 · Structure:body

Oct 4, 2002

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE MISSING WELDS ON THE REAR FLOOR PLAN.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN A CRASH, MISSING WELDS COULD DEGRADE PERFORMANCE OF THE THIRD ROW SEAT AND SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE AND OCCUPANTS COULD RECEIVE GREATER INJURIES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF MISSING WELDS ARE FOUND, GM WILL EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE FOR AN EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

02V121000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Aug 23, 2002

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FUEL FILTER FITTING CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, A NO-START CONDITION WOULD RESULT AND FUEL WOULD BE PUMPED OUT THE FUEL FILTER ONTO THE GROUND.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE FITTING BECOMES DISCONNECTED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE WOULD STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE FROM A DISCONNECTED FUEL FILTER FITTING COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT RETAINERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. 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.

02V222000 · Air Bags:frontal

Aug 9, 2002

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. 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 BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

01V334000 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

Oct 17, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT HIGH SPEED GEAR ENGAGEMENT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE GEAR IS NOT ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN "PARK" AND A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION TO INCREASE GEAR ENGAGEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2001. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

01V283000 · Power Train:transfer Case (4-WHEEL Drive)

Sep 5, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE THAT CONTAINS CRACKS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE RANGE SHIFT COLLAR AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VEHICLE FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS, AND THE INABILITY TO MAINTAIN "PARK" POSITION. THIS INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH RESULTING FROM UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF A PARKED VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASES AND UPDATE THE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2001. 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 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

01V126000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

Apr 12, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 4, 2001. THE FOLLOWUP LETTER TO CONSUMERS WAS MAILED MAY 3, 2001. 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, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

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NHTSA investigations

RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights

Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the 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 reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.

EA07009 · Fuel Pump Module Leaks Gasoline

Opened Jul 10, 2007 · Closed Aug 28, 2008

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

DURING THE COURSE OF THIS EA INVESTIGATION, ODI OBSERVED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMPLAINTS (88%) AND WARRANTY CLAIMS (94%) WERE REPORTED FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE REGISTERED FOR USE IN THE SALT BELT REGION OF THE US.THIS AREA INCLUDES 20 STATES IN THE NORTHEAST, MID ATLANTIC AND THE MIDWEST REGIONS AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.CONSUMERS IN THE SALT BELT REGION REPORTED TO ODI THAT THEY COULD SMELL FUEL VAPORS IN THEIR VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.UPON FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THEIR VEHICLES, THEY DISCOVERED THAT FUEL VAPORS WERE COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED BY CORROSION OF THE RETURN AND SENDER LINES OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE.WATER AND ROAD SALT COLLECT ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP LEADING TO SMALL PINHOLES APPEARING ON THE FUEL LINES.FUEL MAY LEAK AND COLLECT ON TOP OF THE MODULE AND/OR SPILL ONTO THE GROUND.THE DATA EVALUATED UNDER THIS INVESTIGATION REFLECT A RELATIVELY LOW FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE THAT LARGELY ARISES IN SALT BELT STATES.GM HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE SUBJECT COMPONENT TO TEN YEARS OR 120,000 MILES.FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED AT THIS TIME; ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH.

PE07013 · Fuel Pump Module Leaks Gasoline

Opened Mar 12, 2007 · Closed Jul 10, 2007

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS FUEL AND OR VAPOR UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.GM STATES, THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS CORROSION OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK.CORROSION OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FLANGE IS THE RESULT OF THE VEHICLE OPERATING IN A CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT.ODI HAS UPGRADED THIS PE TO ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-009) TO FURTHER ASSESS THIS ISSUE.

EA04021 · Brake Lamp Failure

Opened Aug 3, 2004 · Closed Nov 4, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

GM STATES THAT SOME BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULBS CAN PREMATURELY BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BRAKE/TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.ON MARCH 2, 2004, GM INITIATED A 6-YEAR/72,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR 989,487 SUBJECT VEHICLES TO INSPECT AND REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LAMP BULB SOCKET ASSEMBLIES.ON APRIL 4, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE04-032) BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.ON AUGUST 3, 2004 ODI UPGRADED PE04-032 TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-021).BY LETTER DATED OCTOBER 27, 2004 GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA # 04V527) COVERING SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE NOT ALREADY REPAIRED UNDER GM'S SPECIAL POLICY.MY 2004 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 8, 2003 CONTAIN IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLIES AND ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.GM DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE IMPROVED BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT ON AUGUST 8, 2003 AND EARLIER.THE ACTION TAKEN BY GM IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

PE04032 · Brake Lamp Failure

Opened Apr 6, 2004 · Closed Aug 3, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002-04 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT OTHER VEHICLES SHARING THIS PLATFORM AND BRAKE LAMP DESIGN ARE THE MY 2002-2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT; GMC ENVOY, XL, XUV; OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND 2004 BUICK RAINIER.COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE REAR BRAKE LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.THERE IS NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE THAT ONE OR MORE BRAKE LAMPS BULBS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING.GM FOUND THAT HEAT FROM THE BULB COULD DEFORM THE LAMP SOCKET, PRODUCE ELECTRICAL ARCING AND AN INOPERATIVE BULB.TO CORRECT THE CONDITION, GM CHANGED THE BULB TO A BULB THAT TRANSMITS LESS HEAT TO THE SOCKET AND CHANGED THE SOCKET TO A THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER TO IMPROVE THERMAL STABILITY.THESE CHANGES WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION VEHICLES ON OCTOBER 1, 2003.GM IMPLEMENTED A SPECIAL POLICY BY NOTIFYING CONSUMERS THAT IF THEY SHOULD EXPERIENCE A BRAKE LAMP FAILURE TO GO TO THEIR GM DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CIRCUIT BOARD CONTAINING THE BRAKE LAMP REPLACED ALONG WITH NEW BULBS.THIS POLICY IS GOOD FOR THE FIRST 6 YEARS OR 72,000 MILES OF THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.ODI WILL UPGRADE THIS INVESTIGATION TO EA 04-021 AND INCLUDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED VEHICLES.

EA04002 · Windshield Wiper Failure

Opened Jan 6, 2004 · Closed Feb 10, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-042) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 AND 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER AND TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY AND ENVOY XL, AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON JANUARY 6, 2004, AND THE SCOPE WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CERTAIN MY 2003 ISUZU ASCENDER VEHICLES.ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS? GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE FAMILY DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.IN NOVEMBER 2002, GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) TO BETTER CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.ODI HAS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 1,179 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2004, GM HAS NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-046).ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Additional source detail variants (4)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

PE03042 · Windshield Wiper Failure

Opened Sep 17, 2003 · Closed Jan 6, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES (CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER (EXT), GMC ENVOY (XL), AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA) ARE BUILT ON THE GMT360 AND GMT370 PLATFORMS AND WERE ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH A WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15171306 BASE, P/N 15171307 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE AUTOMATIC MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPERS).THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED INSIDE THE PLENUM AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND IS MOUNTED ON AN INCLINE APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE RAKE OF THE WINDSHIELD.GM REPORTS THAT VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A QUALITY ASSURANCE WATER TEST AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT.THE TEST EXPOSES THE VEHICLES TO AN AMOUNT OF WATER THAT EXCEEDS THE PLENUM?S CAPABILITY TO DIVERT WATER AWAY FROM THE WIPER MODULE, ALLOWING WATER TO RISE TO A LEVEL THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER VENT HOLE.WATER ENTERS THROUGH THE VENT HOLE THEN FLOWS DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MODULE AND POOLS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE CONTROL CIRCUIT BOARD TO CORRODE AND SHORT OUT, THUS RENDERING THE WIPER MOTOR/MODULE INOPERATIVE.ON NOVEMBER 2, 2002 GM INTRODUCED INTO VEHICLE PRODUCTION A REDESIGNED WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY REFERRED TO AS THE ?GLOBAL? DESIGN MODULE (P/N 15094704 BASE, P/N 15094705 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH RAINSENSE) THAT USES A POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MEMBRANE COVERED VENT HOLE TO CONTROL WATER INTRUSION.THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 1,172 NON-DUPLICATIVE OWNER AND FIELD REPORTS ALLEGING WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, TWO VEHICLE CRASHES ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE, AND 43,219 WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY OR WIPER CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES ORIGINALLY EQUIPPED WITH THE ?FAMILY? DESIGN MODULE.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-002) TO FURTHER STUDY THE SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF THIS ISSUE.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

PE02093 · 2002 Trailblazer/envoy Fuel Tank Leaks

Opened Dec 17, 2002 · Closed Apr 9, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.

RQ02010 · Fuel Filter Quick Connect Fitting

Opened Jul 19, 2002 · Closed Nov 21, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

Additional source detail variants (2)

Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

PE02036 · Pincher/chafed Wiring

Opened Mar 18, 2002 · Closed Oct 3, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering

No summary supplied.