Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08V441000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/30/2005 to 07/31/2007V (Vehicle)85773509/12/2008ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/28/200808/28/2008
Defect SummaryGm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
Consequence SummaryThis may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2008. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, gmc at 1-866-996-9436; or hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
NotesGm recall no. 08048. 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 .
10V240000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. V (Vehicle)136507006/11/2010MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/04/201006/04/2010
Defect SummaryGm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; saturn outlook; and model year 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). a recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on hwfs modules after this improvement was installed. these incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device's thermal protection feature. the significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the hwfs fluid chamber.
Consequence SummaryIt is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryDealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. an updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
NotesOwners 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT-518410/01/201210047839Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models12/10/2012
PIT5074F05/01/201210044242Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model05/24/2012
PIP-496610/01/201110042386Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: certain vehicles experiencing erratic or inoperative speedometer or anti-lock brake system message or malfunctioning indicator light displaying in driver's information center. *pe12/06/2011
PB-10037A04/01/201110038759Ready06/27/2011
PB-10037A04/01/201110038759Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm06/27/2011
PIT-4730A06/01/201010036550Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee03/28/2011
PIT-4816A08/01/200910032396Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: multiple electrical concerns with dtc c0900 - keywords battery c/k cable clock crank cycle door dimming flicker gage gauge gmc hvac inop inoperative instrument intermittent ipc lock no panel power radio stall start03/15/2010
07084700408/01/2007070847004A10022963Information on body control module (bcm) grounds. *nj10/09/2007
44074407A10022768Auxiliary power to 7-way trailer connector. *kb09/26/2007
07084900101/01/200710021124Various electrical concerns - hood open message displayed, door locks inoperative, brake warning lamp on. *kb03/07/2007
425610021079Various electrical concerns. brake warning lamp on, and exterior lights are inoperative. *kb03/01/2007
399312/01/20073993C10020075No crank/no start at times. *tt updated 1/30/08. *nj07/19/2006
06086401403/01/200610019882Door locks, power windows, door courtesy lamps, heated/cooled seat indicators inoperative. *tt05/08/2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
SB-07-06-03-002C07/01/201010036524Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe03/28/2011
PIC-487206/01/200910032866Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: sir mil on with dtc b1325 sym 03. during a low battery/voltage condition the passenger presence system may set a b1325 sym 03 along with other faults that are caused by the low batter/voltage condition. *pe06/04/2010
PIT-4613A06/01/200810026697Gmc: intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery. could be caused by a loose connection at the 175 amp mega fuse located on the passenger side of the cowl. *pe12/03/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
SB-07-06-03-002C07/01/201010036524Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe03/28/2011
PIT-4613A06/01/200810026697Gmc: intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery. could be caused by a loose connection at the 175 amp mega fuse located on the passenger side of the cowl. *pe12/03/2008
07060300508/01/200710022927Replacement information for broken t-bolt on negative and/or positive battery cable terminal. *nj10/05/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PI0639A03/01/201210043887Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js05/01/2012
PIT-4613A06/01/200810026697Gmc: intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery. could be caused by a loose connection at the 175 amp mega fuse located on the passenger side of the cowl. *pe12/03/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
414210/04/200610020963No crank no start no communication on low speed gmlam. abs brake fuel gauge oil sir speedo tach temperature u0140, u0151, u0168, u0170, u0172, u0184, u0199, u0200, u0214, volt wheel wire. *kb02/02/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
401610/19/20064016B10020967Delayed or extended cranking dtc p1682. *kb02/02/2007
06084501011/01/200610020894Ignition switch diagnostic tips - dtc codes c0561, p1629, p1682, u0101, u0121, u0155 and/or no crank/no start, hvac, radio, on star, power adjustable pedals, and other electrical components inoperative. *kb01/26/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
380812/01/20073808B10020031Crank no start, rough running, or dtc p0335. *tt equipped with 5.3l, 6.0l, 6.2l engines. updated 1/30/08. *nj07/05/2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
PIT-4730A06/01/201010036550Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee03/28/2011
08-08-45-00203/01/200810024793Left or right power outside mirror inoperative (inspect wire harness). *nj05/21/2008
413212/01/20074132A10023755Sir light on, dtc's b0085, b0086, b0087 and b0088. *nj01/30/2008
07084901809/01/200710023221Various electrical concerns - intermittently functioning or inoperative component, ip warning light on, dic message displayed, dtc set, no crank/start (repair ip wiring harness) *nj11/02/2007
06084500809/01/2007060845008A10020953Information on auxiliary power wire at trailer and installation of aftermarket trailer brake controller - towing, tow *kb updated 11/02/07. *nj02/01/2007
06084500911/01/200610020895Rear door locks/rear windows/courtesy lamps/rear speakers inoperative, blown fuse, sir dtc codes. *kb01/26/2007
380908/18/20093809C10020062Ses light on; wire harness to short and contacting front drive shaft. *tt updated 8/18/09. *pe07/18/2006

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
PE08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200806/12/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 In response to an information request letter sent by the office of defects investigation(odi) during preliminary evaluation pe08-010, gm provided odi with 41 allegations of non-crash engine compartment fires including 16 allegations of fires originating with the ignition in the off position.one of the fires was determined to be caused by an arson event.odi has also received 5 reports, 4 of which are of duplicative of reports provided by gm, alleging non-crash engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.in total, odi is aware of 41 non-crashengine compartment fires in the subject vehicles that are unrelated to arson.eight of the 41 fire allegations also allege property damage as a result of the fires.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-010) to further assess the scope, frequency, origin and cause of the alleged non-crash related engine compartment fires in the subject vehicles.
EA08010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/12/200809/08/2008NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES08V441000
 In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
03/03/201184000
 When driving and coming to slow down at a red light or to make a turn, then accelerate, my 2007 cadillac escalade completely shuts down. all electrical and mechanical power is lost. this has happed at least 7 times over the last month. my wife is the primary driver of the vehicle and she uses it to drop the kids off at school and daycare. she's been stuck in the middle of a busy intersection in dallas, tx 3 times. this is a very dangerous situation for my family. i took the vehicle to the service department at massey cadillac in garland, tx on 03/03/11 and i'm waiting for their diagnosis. i purchased the truck brand new and have regularly scheduled maintenance done.
01/01/19011
 2007 cadillac escalade heated windshield washer module short circuit. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle was not repaired within the 60 day period nor was it repaired within 365 days of the recall notice. due to the problem not being fixed, the consumer experienced other electrical problems. the recall parts were not available. and, because they were not available the dealers were allowed to remove the heated windshield wiper fuse; disabling the system. recall 08v441000. *jb
07/04/20091
 To whom it may concern: we will