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2004 GMC Envoy

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Envoy years

Owner complaints for the 2004 GMC Envoy are substantially higher than the model-year median of 22.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

288 reports with mileage · 79 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 164 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 39 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 38 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports11 fire reports22 injury reports

What owners actually said

367 reports
24,000 miles · Mar 24, 2010
Electrical System

SPEEDOMETER WAS ON 80MPS EVERYTIME I STARTED THE CAR, I WOULD TURN THE MOTOR OFF SEVER TIMES TO BRING IT DOWN ABOUT 5MPS, UNTIL THAT QUITE WORKING COMPLETELY. MY SISTER-IN-LAW HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HERS AT THE SAME TIME I DID. WELL, I WENT TO GET MY FIXED THEY SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER A WARRENTY AND THE COST WAS HIGH AT …

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SPEEDOMETER WAS ON 80MPS EVERYTIME I STARTED THE CAR, I WOULD TURN THE MOTOR OFF SEVER TIMES TO BRING IT DOWN ABOUT 5MPS, UNTIL THAT QUITE WORKING COMPLETELY. MY SISTER-IN-LAW HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HERS AT THE SAME TIME I DID. WELL, I WENT TO GET MY FIXED THEY SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER A WARRENTY AND THE COST WAS HIGH AT THE TIME SO I HAD TO BARROW A GPS SYSTEM TO USE TO CLOCK MY SPEED. THEN THE GAS GAUGE WENT OUT. WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MY GAS LIGHT CAME ON TO LET ME KNOW WHEN I WAS RUNNING LOWAND WHEN I WOULD PUT GAS IN MY CAR, I WOULD HAVE TO TRY AND START IT 3-4 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD START. MY CAR IS IN THE SHOP TODAY, AND AFTER ALOT OF RESEARCH I NOTICE ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AND GMC DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE NO CREDIT FOR THEIR ERROR.

NHTSA ODI #10321841

78,000 miles · Mar 13, 2010
Electrical SystemInjury

MY WIFE HAS A 2004 GMC ENVOY,ABOUT 6:00 MAR 03 2010 SHE CALLED ME FROM HER TRUCK, SAYING THE ODOMETER SAID SHE WAS DOING 95 MPH WHEN SHE WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 55MPH AFTER I GOT HER TO CALM DOWN AND PULL OVER. SHE STOP THE TRUCK AND WAITED ON ME TO GET THERE. I NOTICE THE RPM'S WAS STUCK ON 6000 THE GAS WAS ON A 1/4 TANK AFTER S…

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MY WIFE HAS A 2004 GMC ENVOY,ABOUT 6:00 MAR 03 2010 SHE CALLED ME FROM HER TRUCK, SAYING THE ODOMETER SAID SHE WAS DOING 95 MPH WHEN SHE WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 55MPH AFTER I GOT HER TO CALM DOWN AND PULL OVER. SHE STOP THE TRUCK AND WAITED ON ME TO GET THERE. I NOTICE THE RPM'S WAS STUCK ON 6000 THE GAS WAS ON A 1/4 TANK AFTER SHE SAID SHE HAD PUT 40$ IN THE TANK 30MIN AGO PLUS THE CLOCK SAID 12:49 AND IT WAS LIKE 7:00 AFTER TALKING TO A FEW PEOPLE FOUND OUT THERE WAS WITH THE CLUSTER. WAS TALKING TO MY FATHER WHO HAS A 05 GMC TRUCK SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CLUSTERS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10319388

67,800 miles · Mar 12, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING ROUTINE REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAILURE ON HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING ROUTINE REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR THE FAILURE ON HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,800.

NHTSA ODI #10319253

46,000 miles · Feb 28, 2010
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel System, Other

RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. PURCHASED IN JUNE/2006, WITH 40,000MILES. 1YR AFTER THE RPM GAUGE QUIT WORKING, RIGHT AFTERWARDS,THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED MESSING UP, GOING BACK & FORTH,THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY, BATTERY/OIL GAUGES ARE OUT NOW. THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS/AIRBAG LIGHTS BING CONSTANTLY & DOES NOT TIGHTEN U…

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RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. PURCHASED IN JUNE/2006, WITH 40,000MILES. 1YR AFTER THE RPM GAUGE QUIT WORKING, RIGHT AFTERWARDS,THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED MESSING UP, GOING BACK & FORTH,THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY, BATTERY/OIL GAUGES ARE OUT NOW. THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS/AIRBAG LIGHTS BING CONSTANTLY & DOES NOT TIGHTEN UP WHEN PUT ON BRAKES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CHECK GAUGES LIGHT COMES ON, AND AT THE SAME TIME I HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING IT IN GEAR. I AM ALSO HAVING TROUBLE SETTING MY CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10314912

31,894 miles · Feb 26, 2010
Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE SPEED GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE TEMPERATURE AND GAS GAUGE ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT SELL THE PARTS FOR THE VEHICLE AND HAS PURCHASE THE PARTS FROM ANOTHER DISTRIBUTOR. TH…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE SPEED GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE TEMPERATURE AND GAS GAUGE ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT SELL THE PARTS FOR THE VEHICLE AND HAS PURCHASE THE PARTS FROM ANOTHER DISTRIBUTOR. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO GO TO ANOTHER CITY TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31894. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

NHTSA ODI #10314660

68,700 miles · Feb 17, 2010
Electrical System

DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL NEEDLE GAUGES BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE SPEEDOMETER INITIALLY REGISTERED SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEEDS (REGISTERED 110+ MPH WHEN TRAVELING AT ~65 MPH) AND THEN STUCK AT 15 MPH REGARDLESS OF ACTUAL SPEED OR WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE TACHOMETER ALSO BEGAN TO R…

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DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL NEEDLE GAUGES BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE SPEEDOMETER INITIALLY REGISTERED SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN ACTUAL SPEEDS (REGISTERED 110+ MPH WHEN TRAVELING AT ~65 MPH) AND THEN STUCK AT 15 MPH REGARDLESS OF ACTUAL SPEED OR WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE TACHOMETER ALSO BEGAN TO REGISTER HIGHER THAN ACTUAL RPM, SHOWING 6,000+ RPM EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLES ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO IDLE OR TURNED OFF. OTHER GAUGE MALFUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WHICH WOULD ALSO INTERMITTENTLY REGISTER HIGHER THAN ACTUAL PRESSURE. WITHOUT EITHER A FUNCTIONING SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAINTAIN A SAFE DRIVING SPEEDS. HAVE CONTACTED A LOCAL GMC DEALER REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOT YET IDENTIFIED A REMEDY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10311213

53,000 miles · Feb 3, 2010
Electrical System

I PURCHASED A 2004 ENVOY OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. FIRST ISSUE WAS AN ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, THEN NON-WORKING GAS GAUGE, NOW IT IS ALL GAUGES. I HAVE A PICTURE WITH THE CAR IN PARK SHOWING 15 MPH, THE DIGITAL READING SHOWS A FULL TANK OF GAS BUT THE GAUGE NEEDLE IS BELOW EMPTY AND ALSO NO OIL PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE. THE ENTIRE CL…

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I PURCHASED A 2004 ENVOY OFF THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. FIRST ISSUE WAS AN ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER, THEN NON-WORKING GAS GAUGE, NOW IT IS ALL GAUGES. I HAVE A PICTURE WITH THE CAR IN PARK SHOWING 15 MPH, THE DIGITAL READING SHOWS A FULL TANK OF GAS BUT THE GAUGE NEEDLE IS BELOW EMPTY AND ALSO NO OIL PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE. THE ENTIRE CLUSTER IS FAULTY, NOT JUST ONE GAUGE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10304829

Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2010
Electrical System

ENVOY XUV 2004 OIL PRESSURE STALLED 80 OR HIGHER. GM HAS A TSB REGARDING ISSUES WITH THE CLUSTERS #07187, BUT THEY ARE NOT ACCEPTING THAT THE ENVOY ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. DEALERS WANT TO CHARGE AROUND $500 TO $1000 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WHICH THEY KNOW IS HAPPENING ON MANY MODELS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10303168

97,000 miles · Jan 26, 2010
Air BagsCrash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE AND WHILE RETURNING BACK INTO THE LANE THE VEHICLE SLID AND HE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER FRONT-END FIRST. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. THE …

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE AND WHILE RETURNING BACK INTO THE LANE THE VEHICLE SLID AND HE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER FRONT-END FIRST. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. THE POLICE ARRIVED SHORTLY AFTER AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 97,000.

NHTSA ODI #10302345

120,000 miles · Jan 21, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling

SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK ACCURATELY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY. IS CURRENTLY OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO PASS EMISSIONS, HOPEFULLY IT WILL REMAIN OUT. HAD TO REPLACE MANY PARTS INCLUDING THE HEATER CORE, THERMOSTAT AND COOLANT. NOW I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE FAN OF THE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10301718

Official recalls

1

05V198000 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal

May 5, 2005

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

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

4

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.

PE05006 · Turn Signal Failures

Opened Feb 4, 2005 · Closed May 6, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.

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.