NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
367 reports75 miles · Apr 16, 2016
Electrical SystemExterior LightingStructure
I WAS IN THE HIGHWAY TAIL LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING IN WAS HEADED TO IDAHO DUE TO THAT IM STILL IN NORTH DAKOTA ALSO LIKE A MONTH AGO I WAS PULLED OVER IN THE CITY FOR NO BACK LIGHTS IT'S HAPPEN 4 OR 5 TIMES TWO ON A 15 HOUR ROAD TRIP.TAILGATE HAS OPEN TWICE ONCE IN CITY AND ON HIGHWAY NOW IT DOESN'T SHUT AT ALL ITS BEEN LIKE THAT …
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I WAS IN THE HIGHWAY TAIL LIGHTS WEREN'T WORKING IN WAS HEADED TO IDAHO DUE TO THAT IM STILL IN NORTH DAKOTA ALSO LIKE A MONTH AGO I WAS PULLED OVER IN THE CITY FOR NO BACK LIGHTS IT'S HAPPEN 4 OR 5 TIMES TWO ON A 15 HOUR ROAD TRIP.TAILGATE HAS OPEN TWICE ONCE IN CITY AND ON HIGHWAY NOW IT DOESN'T SHUT AT ALL ITS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR 5 MONTHS NOW AND IT STARTED TO NOT WANT TO OPEN OR CLOSE THE ROOF PART AS WELL IT SOUND AS IF ITS JAM.I WORRY ABOUT MY SAFETY AND PUBLIC AS WELL. JUST PAID OVER 2400.00 FOR REBUILDING TRANY,POWER STEERING,AND MY GEAR SHIFT AS WELL IT WOULD NOT SHIFT IT SNAP OFF.TRANSMISSION WENT OUT 6 HOURS BEFORE I GOT TO MY DESTINATION.IT WAS TOWED TO A TRANY SHOP AROUND NOV.12/2015 PICKED UP FEB.23/2016 HOPING THEY WOULD FIX ALL THE REST OF DEFECTS IT HAS. YOU NAME IT THIS ENVOY HAS IT OR HAS HAD IT FROM HEADLIGHTS BULB BEING REPLACED EVERY SO OFTEN AND MELTING WERE LIGHT BULB GOES, A/C AND HEATER DON'T WORK PROPERLY DRIVER SIDE IS HOT AND PASSENGER COLD OR VICE-VERSA. THE PASSENGER BACK SIT I WOULD NOT KNOW.MIDWINDOW DOESN'T WORK IT DOESN'T ROLL UP OR DOWN OR THAT LATCH THAT COMES DOWN TO HAUL STUFF AS WELL IT DOESN'T WORK. WHEN I ROLL MY POWER WINDOWS MY HEADLIGHT AND ENGINE IDLE POWERS GOES DOWN AS IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.I'VE INVESTED ON THIS ENVOY A WEEK LATER WHEN I DROVE IT OUT OF THE YARD. I HAVE ALL MY RECEIPTS FROM PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS.ITS BEEN A BAD EXPERIENCE.I HOPE MY TRANY DOESN'T GO OUT AFTER I'M DONE FIX ALL THIS OTHER PROBLEMS. I READ AFTER SOMEONE HAD REBUILD THE TRANY 13 MONTHS LATER HE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN WITH HIS ENVOY. IT'S NOT SAFE TO OPERATE A VEHICLE WITH SO MANY ISSUES ESPECIALY WITH NO BACK LIGHTS GOING FROM GOOD TO NOT WORKING.EVERY TIME I HAVE TO BE CHECKING IF I HAVE MY REAR LIGHTS ARE WORKING OR IN FRONT AND ALSO MY FRONT LOW LIGHT I HAVE NO VISIBILITY WHAT SO EVER.THEY ARE SO DULL.
NHTSA ODI #10859854
97,000 miles · Mar 3, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA ODI #10839660
173,000 miles · Dec 14, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THERE WERE FUEL FUMES EMITTING FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
NHTSA ODI #10809949
4 miles · Nov 27, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
FILLER NECK ON GAS TANK HAS FRACTURED CAUSING GAS VAPORS AND POSSIBLY GAS TO ESCAPE THE TANK. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION PRESENT BUT HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GMC INDICATING THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOW THEY WILL COVER FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #10807222
Mileage unknown · Nov 25, 2015
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Exterior Lighting
CLUSTER WANT POWER UP PROPERLY AT START UP. WARNING LIGHTS GIVE FALSE INFORMATION. AND NOW RADIO SOMETIMES WANT PLAY CORRECTLY. AC FAN WANT WORK ON ALL SPEEDS ALSO AT TIMES. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND THERE WAS ONE 03V096000 BUT IT DID NOT COVER MY YEAR. YOU CAN GET DIFFERENT DISPLAYS GIVING BAD INFORMATION ON EVERY START UP.
NHTSA ODI #10806785
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10788095
115,000 miles · Oct 29, 2015
SteeringWheelsCrashInjury
MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE AROUND 12 AM ON OCT. 5, 2015. SHE WAS CHANGING LANES, MOVING INTO THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO HER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENVOY DROVE RIGHT INTO THE MEDIAN AT FULL FORCE, SPUN AROUND, AND FLIPPED TWICE. WHEN T…
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MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ON THE PA TURNPIKE AROUND 12 AM ON OCT. 5, 2015. SHE WAS CHANGING LANES, MOVING INTO THE LEFT LANE NEXT TO HER AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, IT WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENVOY DROVE RIGHT INTO THE MEDIAN AT FULL FORCE, SPUN AROUND, AND FLIPPED TWICE. WHEN THE CAR LANDED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS, SHE WAS ACROSS THE LANES OF TRAFFIC. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND TO SAFETY PRIOR TO BEING HIT BY 2 OTHER CARS COMING DOWN THE ROAD. THE ENVOY WAS TOTALED. BY THE GRACE OF GOD MY DAUGHTER MADE IT OUT ALIVE AND IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH HER LEFT KNEE. WE ARE NOT SURE WHY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, UNABLE TO TURN, FORCING HER DIRECTLY INTO THE MEDIAN. IT COULD BE AN ISSUE WITH THE STEERING COLUMN OR WHEELS. THE ENVOY IS CURRENTLY AT A COLLISION YARD IN LEVITTOWN, PA.
NHTSA ODI #10787070
120,000 miles · Oct 28, 2015
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion SystemFire
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A TWO WAY HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL LOST RESISTANCE AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE WAS STEERED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STEERED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CHECK ENGINE AND OTHER DASH LIGHTS STARTED FLASHI…
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VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A TWO WAY HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING AND THE GAS PEDAL LOST RESISTANCE AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE WAS STEERED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STEERED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, CHECK ENGINE AND OTHER DASH LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING CHAOTICALLY. WHITE SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN A SHORT TIME, WHITE SMOKE TURNED INTO BLACK SMOKE AND THEN FLAMES STARTED TO APPEARS. THE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD EVENTUALLY CONTINUED TO GROW UNTIL IT COMPLETELY BURNED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOST OF THE FIRST TWO ROWS OF THE INTERIOR BEFORE THE FIREMEN ARRIVED AND WERE ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.
NHTSA ODI #10786885
65,000 miles · Oct 13, 2015
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other
ONE DAY MY SUNROOF WORKED AND THE NEXT DAY IT WOULD NOT. IT WAS STUCK IN THE IN THE OPEN POSITION (NOT FULLY OPEN, BUT WHEN THE FRONT END RAISES AN INCH OR SO). I TOOK IT TO A GM CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND THEY SAID I WOULD NEED A WHOLE NEW ASSEMBLY AND QUOTED ME $2,100. THE DEALERSHIP AND GM NOTIFIED ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME …
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ONE DAY MY SUNROOF WORKED AND THE NEXT DAY IT WOULD NOT. IT WAS STUCK IN THE IN THE OPEN POSITION (NOT FULLY OPEN, BUT WHEN THE FRONT END RAISES AN INCH OR SO). I TOOK IT TO A GM CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND THEY SAID I WOULD NEED A WHOLE NEW ASSEMBLY AND QUOTED ME $2,100. THE DEALERSHIP AND GM NOTIFIED ME THAT THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME WITH THIS DEFECT AT ALL. MY CAR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ONLY 85,000 MILES ON IT, BUT IT IS ONLY WORTH $5,000 AND I PAID OVER $14,000 FOR IT IN 2009 WHEN I BOUGHT IT FROM A GM DEALERSHIP. I CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE $2,100 ON THIS VEHICLE. AND THIS IS NOT THE FIRST ISSUE THAT I HAVE HAD. WHEN I DROVE IT HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THEY FIXED THAT. THEN A YEAR LATER, WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY NEW BORN, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION GOING 45 MILES PER HOUR. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER AND THE WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER IT, BUT IT WOULD COVER A RESTORATION OF THE COMPUTER. THEN WHEN I WENT TO GET MY VEHICLE THE REFUSED TO LET ME TAKE IT UNTIL I PAID $200. MY VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING SINCE THAT AND CAN BARELY MAINTAIN IDLING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT TIMES. NOW BACK TO THE SUNROOF, AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO AFFORD TO FIX IT THE MECHANIC TOOK OUT THE SUNROOF AND JUST SET IT IN THE FRAME SO AT LEAST WATER WOULD NOT GET IN WHEN IT RAINED. HOWEVER, IT IS JUST SITTING IN THERE AND CAN EASILY BE LIFTED OUT AND MAY EVEN GET BLOWN OUT ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN EXACTLY WILL THIS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD? WHEN MY SUNROOF BLOWS OFF ON THE FREEWAY AND CAUSES A FATAL CAR ACCIDENT? OR WHEN MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN ON THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY AND MY CHILDREN AND I GET KILLED IN A PILE UP? GM HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF NEGLECTING TO RECALL VEHICLES WITH SAFETY ISSUES RECENTLY. CLEARLY, GM REFUSES TO PROTECT ITS CUSTOMERS. PLEASE HELP PROTECT CONSUMERS AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.
NHTSA ODI #10781781
142,000 miles · Sep 29, 2015
Latches/locks/linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR HATCH BACK GLASS SHATTERED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 142,000.
NHTSA ODI #10778386
NHTSA investigations
4RQ17002 · 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.
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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.
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