NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
228 reports37,000 miles · Oct 24, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND A WARNING SIGNAL DISPLAYED ON THE VEHICLE'S PANEL. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A LEAK; THE FILLER NECK WAS DETACH…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND A WARNING SIGNAL DISPLAYED ON THE VEHICLE'S PANEL. ALSO, THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD A LEAK; THE FILLER NECK WAS DETACHED FROM THE TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED WHICH CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/1/2006 - THE FILLER NECK DID NOT CONNECT PROPERLY TO THE TANK WHICH WAS FOUND WHEN THE TANK PRESSURIZED. THE CONSUMER FELLS THAT THE CONNECTION OF THE NECK AND TANK IS A DESIGN FLAW. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171767
76,277 miles · Oct 24, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS IN A SCHOOL ZONE, THE GAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A GAS ODOR FUMIGATED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK WHICH LEAKED VAPORS AND THE GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. UPDATED…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH DURING NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS IN A SCHOOL ZONE, THE GAS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A GAS ODOR FUMIGATED THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK WHICH LEAKED VAPORS AND THE GAS TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10171753
81,000 miles · Sep 6, 2006
Exterior Lighting
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE BRAKE LIGHT ON TOP OF THE REAR WINDOW FELL OFF. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 9/20/2006 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10167486
47,500 miles · Jul 18, 2006
Visibility
(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, - (A) REGULATOR IN DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED PRIOR TO 36000 AND - (B) PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AT 43000 MILES (2) A- WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE AT NO CHARGE B- NEW REGULATOR INSTALLED - $200 + CHARGE (3) PARTS REPLACED FOR P…
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(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, - (A) REGULATOR IN DRIVER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED PRIOR TO 36000 AND - (B) PASSENGER SIDE MIDDLE SEAT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AT 43000 MILES (2) A- WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE AT NO CHARGE B- NEW REGULATOR INSTALLED - $200 + CHARGE (3) PARTS REPLACED FOR PRIOR TO WARRANTY CHARGE OVER $200 FOR SECOND FAILURE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10162747
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineVisibility
GAS TANK BACK SPITS WHEN FILLING AT STATION...GOES ALL OVER GROUND REAR ACCESS WINDOW POPS OPEN WHEN DRIVING PASSENGER WINDOW MECHANISM BROKEN AND GLASS PIECES FORMED IN DOOR. MECHANISM FAILED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE WINDOW...CAUSING A GRINDING SOUND. REPLACEMENT WAS COSTLY AND UNECESSARY FOR ME THE CAR OWNER. SHOULD WORK F…
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GAS TANK BACK SPITS WHEN FILLING AT STATION...GOES ALL OVER GROUND REAR ACCESS WINDOW POPS OPEN WHEN DRIVING PASSENGER WINDOW MECHANISM BROKEN AND GLASS PIECES FORMED IN DOOR. MECHANISM FAILED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE WINDOW...CAUSING A GRINDING SOUND. REPLACEMENT WAS COSTLY AND UNECESSARY FOR ME THE CAR OWNER. SHOULD WORK FOR YEARS WITHOUT FAILURE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162272
42,000 miles · Jul 6, 2006
Exterior LightingCrash
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THERE HAVE BEEN FOUR FAILURES TO THE EXTERIOR TURN SIGNALS AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE WHERE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED BEFORE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN BUT TH…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, THERE HAVE BEEN FOUR FAILURES TO THE EXTERIOR TURN SIGNALS AS WELL AS THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A RECALL NOTICE WHERE THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED BEFORE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN BUT THE EXTERIOR LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS RESULTED IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BEING STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOORS CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10161631
62,360 miles · Jul 5, 2006
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE 2ND TIME. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THEN YOU COULD NOT PUT THE CAR IN PARK. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10161473
29,000 miles · Jun 22, 2006
Seats
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT'S POWER SEAT MOVED BY ITSELF. BECAUSE IT HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY, IT CREATED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE SEAT CAN BE MANUALLY RESET HOWEVER RESETTING THE SEAT WOULD NOT PREVENT THE MALFUNCTIONING FROM RECURRING. WHEN THE INCIDENTS F…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT'S POWER SEAT MOVED BY ITSELF. BECAUSE IT HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY, IT CREATED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE SEAT CAN BE MANUALLY RESET HOWEVER RESETTING THE SEAT WOULD NOT PREVENT THE MALFUNCTIONING FROM RECURRING. WHEN THE INCIDENTS FIRST OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 5/12/06 AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR 37 DAYS SO FAR WITH NO REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #10160462
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
WHEN FILLING MY GAS TANK, I HAVE HAD A FEW ISSUES WITH THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF TOO QUICKLY AS IF THE TANK IS FULL. HOWEVER, I HAVE ALSO HAD THE OPPOSITE AT ONE PARTICULAR GAS STATION. EACH TIME I GOT TO THIS PARTICULAR STATION, THE GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF, BUT GAS CONTINUES TO FLOW AND SPILLS INTO THE TANK AND ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. …
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WHEN FILLING MY GAS TANK, I HAVE HAD A FEW ISSUES WITH THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF TOO QUICKLY AS IF THE TANK IS FULL. HOWEVER, I HAVE ALSO HAD THE OPPOSITE AT ONE PARTICULAR GAS STATION. EACH TIME I GOT TO THIS PARTICULAR STATION, THE GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF, BUT GAS CONTINUES TO FLOW AND SPILLS INTO THE TANK AND ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WITH MY GMC ENVOY AND NOT ANY OTHER FAMILY OR FRIENDS' VEHICLES AT THE SAME GAS STATION. IT HAPPENS EACH AND EVERY TIME WITH THE ENVOY SO WE HAVE HAD TO STOP USING THAT STATION FOR THE ENVOY FILL-UPS. AFTER SEEING THE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CRACKED GAS HOSE AND ISSUES WITH LEAKS, I WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT SOMEONE KNOWS THERE ARE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS TANKS ON THE ENVOYS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN OF THE GAS TANK AND ASSEMBLY IS A FAULTY DESIGN AND WILL RESULT IN INJURIES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10158830
Mileage unknown · May 30, 2006
Structure
I OPENED UP MY HATCHBACK AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS BREAKING. I CLOSED THE HATCHBACK AND LOOKED ABOVE TO SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING STUCK ABOVE IN THE HATCHBACK DOOR. THERE WAS NOTHING THERE AND NOTHING FOUND TO BE BROKEN. I AGAIN TRIED TO OPEN IT AND AGAIN HEARD A CLICKING, CRACKING, BREAKING TYPE NOISE. I CALLED THE D…
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I OPENED UP MY HATCHBACK AND HEARD A NOISE LIKE SOMETHING IS BREAKING. I CLOSED THE HATCHBACK AND LOOKED ABOVE TO SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING STUCK ABOVE IN THE HATCHBACK DOOR. THERE WAS NOTHING THERE AND NOTHING FOUND TO BE BROKEN. I AGAIN TRIED TO OPEN IT AND AGAIN HEARD A CLICKING, CRACKING, BREAKING TYPE NOISE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT. ALTHOUGH I HAD JUST BOUGHT MY CAR THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THIS BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY BECAUSE IT IS CONSIDERED "COSMETIC". I WAS TOLD THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE HINGES THAT HOLD THE DOOR. THAT DOES NOT SOUND COSMETIC. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE DOOR COULD FALL OFF AT ANYTIME (NOT SURE IF THIS IS TRUE OR A SCARE TACTIC TO GET ME TO SPEND BIG BUCKS TO GET IT FIXED) BUT THAT ALSO DOES NOT SOUND LIKE SOMETHING COSMETIC. IT SOUNDS MUCH MORE SERIOUS TO ME AND I AM PRETTY UPSET THAT THEY ARE NOT RECALLING THIS SINCE IT SEEMS LIKE A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT I WAS TOLD IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE IN MY TYPE OF VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10158541
Official recalls
3Oct 27, 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ALONG THE LOWER PART OF THE ROCKER PANEL TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF CORROSIVE MATERIAL, AND INSPECT THE REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCHES. FUNCTIONAL LATCHES WILL BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. NON-FUNCTIONING LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
6RQ17002 · 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.
PE07014 · Fuel Tank Leak
Opened Mar 13, 2007 · Closed Jun 12, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly; Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).GM WILL PROVIDE FREE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK. IT IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2007.THIS ACTION SUPERSEDES GM'S PREVIOUS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER EXT AND ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN REPORTED AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.THE VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAK AND ILLUMINATES THE SES LIGHT.OTHER OWNERS REPORT SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.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.
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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).GM WILL PROVIDE FREE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK. IT IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2007.THIS ACTION SUPERSEDES GM'S PREVIOUS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER EXT AND ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN REPORTED AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.THE VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAK AND ILLUMINATES THE SES LIGHT.OTHER OWNERS REPORT SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.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.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
IN JUNE 2007, GM WILL EXPAND ITS SPECIAL POLICY TO ADDRESS FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) TRAILBLAZER EXT AND GMC ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE EXPANDED POLICY COVERS MY 2002-2004 TRAILBLAZER EXT, GMC ENVOY XL, AND GMC ENVOY XUV VEHICLES AND WILL EXTEND FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).GM WILL PROVIDE FREE REPAIR OF THE FUEL TANK. IT IS SENDING LETTERS TO OWNERS BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2007.THIS ACTION SUPERSEDES GM'S PREVIOUS 7 YEAR/70,000 MILE SPECIAL POLICY FOR MY 2002 TRAILBLAZER EXT AND ENVOY XL VEHICLES.THE CONDITION IS MOST OFTEN REPORTED AS ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT.THE VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE LEAK AND ILLUMINATES THE SES LIGHT.OTHER OWNERS REPORT SMELLING GASOLINE FUMES. THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.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.
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.
PE04001 · Fuel Spillage During Refueling
Opened Jan 5, 2004 · Closed May 7, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage; Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER.BASED ON GM'S INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) RESPONSE, ODI ADDED TO ITS ANALYSIS THE MY 2003 GMC ENVOY AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES SHARE THE SAME VEHICLE PLATFORM (GM 360/370) AND FUEL FILL COMPONENTS.INCIDENT SUMMARY NUMBERS REPORTED ABOVE INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES.EPA REGULATES THE FUEL DISPENSING RATES AT FILLING STATIONS AND GM STATES THAT THE REPORTS OF SPITBACK FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE PRINCIPALLY CAUSED BY FUEL DISPENSING PUMPS EXCEEDING THE RATE SPECIFIED BY EPA.ODI FINDS THAT THE RATE OF COMPLAINTS, FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY IS LOW COMPARED TO OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR A SPITBACK ISSUE.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.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.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER.BASED ON GM'S INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) RESPONSE, ODI ADDED TO ITS ANALYSIS THE MY 2003 GMC ENVOY AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES SHARE THE SAME VEHICLE PLATFORM (GM 360/370) AND FUEL FILL COMPONENTS.INCIDENT SUMMARY NUMBERS REPORTED ABOVE INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES.EPA REGULATES THE FUEL DISPENSING RATES AT FILLING STATIONS AND GM STATES THAT THE REPORTS OF SPITBACK FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE PRINCIPALLY CAUSED BY FUEL DISPENSING PUMPS EXCEEDING THE RATE SPECIFIED BY EPA.ODI FINDS THAT THE RATE OF COMPLAINTS, FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY IS LOW COMPARED TO OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR A SPITBACK ISSUE.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.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.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER.BASED ON GM'S INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) RESPONSE, ODI ADDED TO ITS ANALYSIS THE MY 2003 GMC ENVOY AND OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA VEHICLES.THESE VEHICLES SHARE THE SAME VEHICLE PLATFORM (GM 360/370) AND FUEL FILL COMPONENTS.INCIDENT SUMMARY NUMBERS REPORTED ABOVE INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES.EPA REGULATES THE FUEL DISPENSING RATES AT FILLING STATIONS AND GM STATES THAT THE REPORTS OF SPITBACK FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE PRINCIPALLY CAUSED BY FUEL DISPENSING PUMPS EXCEEDING THE RATE SPECIFIED BY EPA.ODI FINDS THAT THE RATE OF COMPLAINTS, FIELD REPORTS AND WARRANTY IS LOW COMPARED TO OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR A SPITBACK ISSUE.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.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.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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