Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V035000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/03/2004 to 12/07/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 17815 | 03/10/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/03/2005 | 02/03/2005 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| PIT5141B | 04/01/2012 | 10043918 | Gm: blower inoperative after control module replacement. this may occur if the speed is set to any speed position, except for low, when the key is turned off. upon nest key up, the blower motor may be inoperative. also included model chevro | 05/01/2012 | |
| 040139009 | 08/01/2004 | 10011191 | Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 3225 | 10010644 | Outside rear view mirror moves in the wrong direction compared to the switch. *eh | 12/03/2004 | ||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 050864003 | 01/01/2005 | 10013454 | Outside rearview mirror vibration. *tt | 04/19/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 3110C | 10017249 | Wiper/washer will not shut off or other possible issues. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 3110A | 3110D | 10010201 | Washer motor for the front wipers continuously runs while the key on. *sc update. *tt | 11/04/2004 | |
| 040843005B | 10/01/2005 | 040843005C | 10008492 | Windshield wiper motor module assemblies. *mj | 08/03/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 30000 | 1 | |
| (1) complete brake job w/rotors and drums replaced, i was told i had been driving with the emergency brake on though i never had used the emergency brake..fixed under warranty. (2) hatch back door pistons?? that holds up the hatchback failed..fixed under warranty. (3) fan clutch failed...fixed under warranty. (4) paint chipping/peeling; radio buttons chipping/peeling. (5) ac/heater gets stuck on hot air blowing out when switching to ac sometimes. (6) passenger side feels like tire or front end is wobbly??...dealership couldn't find anything. (7) dec 2008, driver seat heater was replaced due to major overheating...fixed under warranty. (8) feb 2010 - 14 months later replacing driver seat heater again due to major overheating...seat heater has now burned 3 holes into leather seat..not under warranty. *tr | |||