I BOUGHT AN 05 TRAILBLAZER EXT I HAVE HAD IT 9 MONTHS , I WENT TO START IT AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER NOTHING, IT WAS ALSO STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION, DEALERSHIP SAID I HAD A BAD BATTERY, I HAD IT CHECKED THROUGH AUTO ZONE WAS FINE , HAD IT TOWED THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER GOT IT OUT OF PARK AND WAS ABLE TO START IT. THE DEALERSHIP PR…
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I BOUGHT AN 05 TRAILBLAZER EXT I HAVE HAD IT 9 MONTHS , I WENT TO START IT AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER NOTHING, IT WAS ALSO STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION, DEALERSHIP SAID I HAD A BAD BATTERY, I HAD IT CHECKED THROUGH AUTO ZONE WAS FINE , HAD IT TOWED THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER GOT IT OUT OF PARK AND WAS ABLE TO START IT. THE DEALERSHIP PROCEEDED TO SAY IT WAS THE BATTERY SO THEY CHANGED IT. I PICKED IT UP BROUGHT IT HOME AND PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY LIKE BEFORE. THE NEXT MORNING IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH IT STUCK IN PARK AGAIN, THEY NOW HAVE SAID THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS BAD , WHICH WOULD CAUSE IT NOT TO START AND BE STUCK IN PARK, SO I GUESS WE WILL SEE IF IT IS FIXED OR IF IT WILL GO BACK FOR THE THIRD TIME IN ONE WEEK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166375
22,300 miles · Jun 14, 2006
Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE AUTOMATIC DASH LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, CLEANED THE GROUND WIRES AND INSERTED A SNAP SHOT IN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE FAILURES. …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE AUTOMATIC DASH LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED AT NIGHT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, CLEANED THE GROUND WIRES AND INSERTED A SNAP SHOT IN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE FAILURES. UPDATED 07/11/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10159815
10,000 miles · Mar 31, 2006
Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH BOARD LIGHT FLICKERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT GM REPORTED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE. UPDATED 4/14/2006 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10154290
1,000 miles · Mar 11, 2006
Electrical System
HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS FLICKER, AND HEATER FAN SLOWS DOWN OCCASIONALLY. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE ON DAMP DAYS. ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED AND VEHICLE IS COASTING. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10152459
11,851 miles · Jan 30, 2006
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKER FROM BRIGHT TO DIM AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTTIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL DETERMINED THE HEAD LAMPS WERE FLICKERING. HOWEVER, UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER HAD A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP COUL…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEAD LAMPS FLICKER FROM BRIGHT TO DIM AUTOMATICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTTIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL DETERMINED THE HEAD LAMPS WERE FLICKERING. HOWEVER, UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER HAD A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM, THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIRS. UPDATED 024/24/06
NHTSA ODI #10149029
1,000 miles · Jan 19, 2006
Electrical System
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FREQUENTLY SURGING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH THE AIR PUMP LOCATED NEAR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER, WHEN THE AIR PUMP ENGAGES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SURGES AND RESULTS IN THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING AND FLICKERING. THE FLICKE…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS FREQUENTLY SURGING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH THE AIR PUMP LOCATED NEAR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER, WHEN THE AIR PUMP ENGAGES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SURGES AND RESULTS IN THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING AND FLICKERING. THE FLICKERING LAST FOR SEVERAL SECONDS THEN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESUMES NORMALLY. HOWEVER, ONCE THE AIR PUMP ENGAGES AGAIN, THE SAME PROBLEM ERUPTS. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN IN CONSTANT COMMUNICATION WITH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, ALTHOUGH THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DUPLICATED NUMEROUS TIMES, THE MANUFACTURER INSISTS THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING NORMALLY. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10148076
Mileage unknown · Jan 2, 2006
Electrical System
HEADLIGHTS DIM AND FLICKER OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE DIMMING. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS DIM OR FLICKER THE DASH PANEL DOES THE SAME. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10146685
10,500 miles · Dec 31, 2005
Electrical System
THE HEADLIGHTS/DASH LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING. THE BATTERY VOLTAGE METER WAS JUMPING BACK AND FORTH. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT AND THEN COME BACK ON. I WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS PROBLEM. THERE WERE NO CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER FROM THE INCIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED SINCE 11/23/05 AT LEAST TWICE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10146621
7,500 miles · Dec 7, 2005
Electrical System
HEADLIGHTS ABRUPTLY DIM AND VOLTAGE DROPS WHILE DRIVING. DOES NOT OCCUR EVERYTIME IT IS DRIVEN. OCCURRED TWICE TO ME, JUNE 05 AND DECEMBER 05. CREATES DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. DEALER UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEM OR DUPLICATE PROBLEM AFTER BOTH OCCURRENCES. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10144670
15,000 miles · Nov 20, 2005
Electrical SystemStructure
CHEVY TRAILBLAZER HAS A WHISTLING SOUND THAT IS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCATED TO BE FIXED, THE SEALS ON THE DOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WEATHER STRIPPING. THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLES INTERIOR AS WELL AS HEAD LIGHT GO DIM WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED. THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER OF THE …
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CHEVY TRAILBLAZER HAS A WHISTLING SOUND THAT IS NOT ABLE TO BE LOCATED TO BE FIXED, THE SEALS ON THE DOORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WEATHER STRIPPING. THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLES INTERIOR AS WELL AS HEAD LIGHT GO DIM WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS NOT PRESSED. THE HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS ON COMING CARS AS IT APPEARS THAT SOMEONE IS FLASHING THEIR LIGHTS TO ON COMING CARS. *NM
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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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.
DP10001 · Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
Opened Jan 7, 2010 · Closed May 23, 2011
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Other; Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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Fuel System, Other
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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