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211 reports90,000 miles · Mar 5, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK ONCE THE AMOUNT OF GAS IS BELOW HALF A TANK. I HAVE A GMC 2000 MODEL. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET, YET NO RECALL. THE GAS NEEDLE EITHER STICKS, BOUNCES AROUND OR SHOWS A FULL TANK WHEN EMPTY. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE OR IF I WILL END UP STRANDED ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. I…
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THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK ONCE THE AMOUNT OF GAS IS BELOW HALF A TANK. I HAVE A GMC 2000 MODEL. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET, YET NO RECALL. THE GAS NEEDLE EITHER STICKS, BOUNCES AROUND OR SHOWS A FULL TANK WHEN EMPTY. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE OR IF I WILL END UP STRANDED ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. I GUESS IF SOMEONE HAS A DEADLY ACCIDENT DUE TO THEIR VEHICLE CUTTING OFF DUE TO AN EMPTY FUEL TANK WITH A GAUGE READING FULL IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, SOMEONE WILL LOOK AT THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THEN. I HOPE THAT I AM NOT THAT PERSON. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10151807
85,000 miles · Feb 13, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS COMING TO A STOP, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC TOOK OUT THE FUS…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS COMING TO A STOP, THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC TOOK OUT THE FUSE TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKES.
NHTSA ODI #10150135
100,000 miles · Feb 8, 2006
Power Train
WHILE ON MYCARSTATS.COM I NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO MY 2000 GMC JIMMY JUMPING INTO 4 LOW. ONE PERSON WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS COULD NOT HAPPEN AT A STOP SIGN BUT IT HAPPENS WITH MINE A LOT. THE ODD THING IS WE HAVE NOTICED IT HAPPENS THE MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOU…
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WHILE ON MYCARSTATS.COM I NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS IN REGARDS TO MY 2000 GMC JIMMY JUMPING INTO 4 LOW. ONE PERSON WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS COULD NOT HAPPEN AT A STOP SIGN BUT IT HAPPENS WITH MINE A LOT. THE ODD THING IS WE HAVE NOTICED IT HAPPENS THE MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN THE HUMIDITY IS VERY HIGH. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HEAR IT SWITCHING YOU CAN TRY TO CONTINUE MOVING AND PUSHING THE 2WD BUTTON FRANTICALLY. IF YOU AREN'T LUCKY ENOUGH TO CATCH IT, THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE STOPPED COMPLETELY, PUT IN REVERSE AND PUSH THE 2WD BUTTON CONTINUOUSLY. OTHER TIMES VEHICLE HAS TO BE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF?? I TOO AGREE THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS WHEN YOU CAN'T GO ANY FASTER THAN 5 MPH OR NEED TO PUT YOUR CAR IN REVERSE AT A STOP SIGN!!*JB
NHTSA ODI #10149797
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK ONCE THE AMOUNT OF GAS IS BELOW HALF A TANK. I HAVE A GMC 2000 MODEL. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET, YET NO RECALL. THE GAS NEEDLE EITHER STICKS, BOUNCES AROUND OR SHOWS A FULL TANK WHEN EMPTY. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE OR IF I WILL END UP STRANDED ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT.…
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THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK ONCE THE AMOUNT OF GAS IS BELOW HALF A TANK. I HAVE A GMC 2000 MODEL. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET, YET NO RECALL. THE GAS NEEDLE EITHER STICKS, BOUNCES AROUND OR SHOWS A FULL TANK WHEN EMPTY. I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE OR IF I WILL END UP STRANDED ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. I GUESS IF SOMEONE HAS A DEADLY ACCIDENT DUE TO THEIR VEHICLE CUTTING OFF DUE TO AN EMPTY FUEL TANK WITH A GAUGE READING FULL IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, SOMEONE WILL LOOK AT THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM THEN. I HOPE THAT I AM NOT THAT PERSON. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10149508
Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V220000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10143921
93,380 miles · Nov 17, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ABS ACTIVATED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DURING LOW-SPEED APPLICATIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2005 - THE FAILURE OF THE ABS DID NOT RESULT IN THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AT A …
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE ABS ACTIVATED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE DURING LOW-SPEED APPLICATIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.*AK UPDATED 1/4/2005 - THE FAILURE OF THE ABS DID NOT RESULT IN THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AT A GMC DEALER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10143036
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WAS SLOWING AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY, ALMOST HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, WAS TOLD I HAD BAD WHEEL HUB/SPEED SENSORS, DUE TO CORROSION, HAD TO REPLACE BOTH SIDES, I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP , THERE IS OPEN RECALL ON GMC TRUCKS, SAME PROBLEM WITH GMC JIMMY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10141953
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline
WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN RAN OUT OF GAS, CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME BECAUSE I SLOWED ALL OF A SUDDEN, GAS GAUGE SHOWED I HAD HALF TANK, GAS GAUGE BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH, IT WAS A BAD FUEL SENSOR, I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE CONSUMER IS NOT AWARE HOW MUCH GAS THEY HAVE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THEY…
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WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN RAN OUT OF GAS, CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME BECAUSE I SLOWED ALL OF A SUDDEN, GAS GAUGE SHOWED I HAD HALF TANK, GAS GAUGE BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH, IT WAS A BAD FUEL SENSOR, I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE CONSUMER IS NOT AWARE HOW MUCH GAS THEY HAVE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF THEY RUN OUT ALL OF SUDDEN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10141949
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2005
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT INTO 4WD LOW, COULD NOT GET VEHICLE OUT OF 4 LOW, HAD TOWED TO DEALER, WAS FOUND HAD A FAULTY 4X4 SWITCH AND MODULE, HAD REPLACED THREE TIMES, CAUSE IS WATER INTRUSION, I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN VEHICLE SLOWS ALL OF A SUDDEN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10141945
44,000 miles · Oct 18, 2005
Exterior Lighting
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS GM RECALL 01073 ON THE EXTERIOR HAZARD LAMP SWITCH AND THE BREAKING LIGHT SENSOR. THIS RECALL WAS FIXED IN 2001. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AND THE DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH THAT WAS BAD AGAIN, AND THAT IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. HE NOTICED THI…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS GM RECALL 01073 ON THE EXTERIOR HAZARD LAMP SWITCH AND THE BREAKING LIGHT SENSOR. THIS RECALL WAS FIXED IN 2001. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AND THE DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH THAT WAS BAD AGAIN, AND THAT IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. HE NOTICED THIS ON 8-6-05. GMC WANTED TO CHARGE THE CONTACT FOR REPAIRS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS FIXED BEFORE. ALSO, HE TALKED TO GMC AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT AGAIN FOR FREE.*AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10135384
Official recalls
4May 21, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 5,862 MY 2000-2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER, MY 2000-2001 GMC JIMMY, AND MY 2000 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> . NOTE: THIS CAMPAIGN IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 01V364).
Dec 3, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
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Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH COULD DEVELOP AN OPEN CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE STOP LAMPS AND THE REAR HAZARD LAMPS BECOMING INOPERATIVE. THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL FUNCTIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Consequence: THE LOSS OF STOP LAMPS AND REAR HAZARD LAMPS COULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING AND/OR IS STOPPED AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD SWITCH CARRIER. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN TWO PHASES. THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002, WITH MAILINGS TO OWNERS OF 2000 AND EARLY 2001 VEHICLES. THE SECOND MAILING PHASE WILL BE TO REMAINING 2001 AND 2002 VEHICLES. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Aug 11, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: S -TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD THE RIGHT-HAND ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE FEED PIPE AND/OR BRAKE CROSSOVER PIPE TUBE NUTS TIGHTENED WITHOUT SEATING THE PIPE-FLARED-ENDS ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE INPUTS WITHOUT PARTIALLY UNSEATING. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE NORMAL, EMERGENCY, AND PARK BRAKING PERFORMANCE."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SEATING SEAL COULD BE BROKEN DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY, OR FROM EARLY ROAD INPUTS OR BRAKE FLUID CYCLING, AND A LEAK COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE UNION FOR SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PIPE UNION.
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
2RQ08001 · Hazard Light Switch Failure
Opened Feb 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 9, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch; Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:unit
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON REPORTS THAT SOME CONSUMERS WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL OR THAT THEY HAD REPAIRS DONE UNDER 01V-364 BUT EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURES.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS IN ADDITION TO HAZARD AND STOP LAMPS. ON MAY 21, 2008, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY MISSED IDENTIFYING 5,862 VEHICLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-364.GM WILL NOW NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES UNDER A NEW NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-231.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 17.THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE FROM COPPER TO BRASS CONTACT MATERIAL IN THE HAZARD SWITCH.THIS CHANGE WAS EFFECTIVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 1999.GM CHANGED THE MATERIAL BACK TO COPPER FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 28, 2001. THE REMEDY PART FOR BOTH 01V-364 AND 08V-231 CONTAINS COPPER CONTACTS.GM'S DATA SHOWS THAT LESS THAN 1% OF VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V-364 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD OR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:switch
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON REPORTS THAT SOME CONSUMERS WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL OR THAT THEY HAD REPAIRS DONE UNDER 01V-364 BUT EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURES.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS IN ADDITION TO HAZARD AND STOP LAMPS. ON MAY 21, 2008, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY MISSED IDENTIFYING 5,862 VEHICLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-364.GM WILL NOW NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES UNDER A NEW NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-231.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 17.THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE FROM COPPER TO BRASS CONTACT MATERIAL IN THE HAZARD SWITCH.THIS CHANGE WAS EFFECTIVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 1999.GM CHANGED THE MATERIAL BACK TO COPPER FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 28, 2001. THE REMEDY PART FOR BOTH 01V-364 AND 08V-231 CONTAINS COPPER CONTACTS.GM'S DATA SHOWS THAT LESS THAN 1% OF VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V-364 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD OR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:hazard Flashing Warning Lights:unit
ON NOVEMBER 30, 2001, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL 01V-364 FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 AND AUGUST 28, 2001 TO REMEDY A DEFECTIVE HAZARD SWITCH THAT WOULD CAUSE A LOSS OF HAZARD AND STOP LAMP ILLUMINATION.THE HAZARD SWITCH IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON REPORTS THAT SOME CONSUMERS WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL OR THAT THEY HAD REPAIRS DONE UNDER 01V-364 BUT EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH FAILURES.THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH SUPPORTS THE OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNALS IN ADDITION TO HAZARD AND STOP LAMPS. ON MAY 21, 2008, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY MISSED IDENTIFYING 5,862 VEHICLES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN RECALL 01V-364.GM WILL NOW NOTIFY OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES UNDER A NEW NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 08V-231.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 17.THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF BRAKE LAMP FAILURE WAS A DESIGN CHANGE FROM COPPER TO BRASS CONTACT MATERIAL IN THE HAZARD SWITCH.THIS CHANGE WAS EFFECTIVE FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER SEPTEMBER 16, 1999.GM CHANGED THE MATERIAL BACK TO COPPER FOR VEHICLES BUILT AFTER AUGUST 28, 2001. THE REMEDY PART FOR BOTH 01V-364 AND 08V-231 CONTAINS COPPER CONTACTS.GM'S DATA SHOWS THAT LESS THAN 1% OF VEHICLES REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 01V-364 REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SUBSEQUENT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE HAZARD OR MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH.THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE01032 · Loss Of Stop Lamp Illumination
Opened Sep 6, 2001 · Closed Dec 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting
No summary supplied.
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