THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE REPLACED THE HDM SOLID STATE RELAY TWICE, BUT AFTER A TIME. 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR, THE FAILURE OCCURS AGAIN. ONCE THE HDM MODULE BECAME TO HOT TO TOUCH UPON FAILING. THIS LAST TIME, THE THIRD, THE LIGHTS MAY COME ON AGAIN AFTER SOME TIME HAS PASS…
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THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I HAVE REPLACED THE HDM SOLID STATE RELAY TWICE, BUT AFTER A TIME. 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR, THE FAILURE OCCURS AGAIN. ONCE THE HDM MODULE BECAME TO HOT TO TOUCH UPON FAILING. THIS LAST TIME, THE THIRD, THE LIGHTS MAY COME ON AGAIN AFTER SOME TIME HAS PASSED. IT IS AS IF THE MODULE IS SHORT CIRCUITING OR OVERHEATING LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT.
NHTSA ODI #10926614
5 miles · Nov 5, 2016
Exterior Lighting
2005 HAS THE SAME HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION AS THE 2006 HEADLIGHT GO OUT BY THEMSELVES, THUS CAUSING A UNSAFE CONDITION ON THE HWY. THEY SHOULD BE ON RECALL TOO. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES SINCE I 1 OWNER HAD VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10924421
12,600 miles · Apr 18, 2016
Exterior Lighting
MY DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS LOW BEAMS COME ON AND OFF, I REPLACED THE DRIVER CONTROL MODULE RELAY, THE BULBS, FUSES UNDER THE HOOD, AND THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. MY LIGHT'S STILL COME ON AND OFF. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW ABOUT THIS MATTER. PLEASE HELP ME. IT HAPPENS ON STATIONARY, IN MOTION ON CITY AND HIGHWAY STREET AT RANDOM.…
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MY DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS LOW BEAMS COME ON AND OFF, I REPLACED THE DRIVER CONTROL MODULE RELAY, THE BULBS, FUSES UNDER THE HOOD, AND THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. MY LIGHT'S STILL COME ON AND OFF. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW ABOUT THIS MATTER. PLEASE HELP ME. IT HAPPENS ON STATIONARY, IN MOTION ON CITY AND HIGHWAY STREET AT RANDOM. I HAVE NOTHING TO UPLOAD THE WORK HAS BEEN DONE BY ME. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR JUST ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW, I CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10860175
135,000 miles · Oct 31, 2015
Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS GO OUT COMPLETELY. HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK AND ARE THE ONLY OPTION FOR GETTING HOME. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WE WERE TRAVELING AWAY FROM HOME. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND REALIZED THAT WE HAD NO HEADLIGHTS. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND FROM LOOKING ONLI…
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WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS GO OUT COMPLETELY. HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK AND ARE THE ONLY OPTION FOR GETTING HOME. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WE WERE TRAVELING AWAY FROM HOME. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND REALIZED THAT WE HAD NO HEADLIGHTS. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND FROM LOOKING ONLINE - THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITHOUT A SOLUTION. SHOP CAN'T HELP UNLESS THEY ARE DOING IT AT THE TIME.
NHTSA ODI #10787471
150,000 miles · Oct 26, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ALSO ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED AND ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING INDICATORS ALSO ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10785911
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2015
Exterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. VERY SCARY
NHTSA ODI #10779563
131,500 miles · Sep 15, 2015
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM LIGHTING WAS OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AT 2030. IT DID NOT COME ON WHILE DRIVING (20 MINUTES) SO I HAD TO USE THE HIGH BEAMS. I DID CHECK MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA ODI #10763778
131,500 miles · Sep 8, 2015
Exterior Lighting
I WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT AT DARK AND MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE WORKING. AFTER EXITING THE PARKING LOT TO THE ROAD, I NOTE THAT THE LOW BEAMS WERE OUT. I THEN HAD TO DRIVE THROUGH TOWN ON THE BUSIEST ROADS WITH MY HIGH BEAMS ON. IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 2100 AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70'S.
NHTSA ODI #10762042
131,000 miles · Aug 28, 2015
Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING AFTER DARK, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS CONTINUED TO WORK. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE AND SEEMS TO OCCUR MORE ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR SOME TIME. THE LIGHTS DID NOT COME BACK ON UNTIL THE CAR WAS LEFT PARKED OVERNIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #10759980
131,000 miles · Aug 17, 2015
Exterior Lighting
WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75 IN MICHIGAN AT APPROXIMATELY 9:10 PM ON AUGUST 16, 2015, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT NEAR MILE MARKER 180. THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO WORK. THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS REMAINED OFF UNTIL AFTER I EXITED I-75 AT THE SOUTHBOUND 155 EXIT. AFTER LEAVING THE EXIT AND DRIVING AN …
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WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75 IN MICHIGAN AT APPROXIMATELY 9:10 PM ON AUGUST 16, 2015, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT NEAR MILE MARKER 180. THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS AND RUNNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO WORK. THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS REMAINED OFF UNTIL AFTER I EXITED I-75 AT THE SOUTHBOUND 155 EXIT. AFTER LEAVING THE EXIT AND DRIVING AN ADDITIONAL 4 MILES, I AGAIN TRIED THE LOW BEAMS AND THEY WORKED. I LATER GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE (AFTER IT WAS OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES) AND THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WERE AGAIN OFF. THEY WOULD NOT COME BACK ON AND I LEFT THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONING AGAIN. THIS SITUATION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICE AT GM AND THEY HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS NOT A CURRENT RECALL AND THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT.
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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