Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 06024 | 03/01/2006 | 06024A | 10019931 | Product enhancement for inventory and customer vehicles hvac module reprogram - expires with base warranty. *tt | 05/16/2006 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 060864027 | 09/01/2007 | 060864027E | 10021819 | Left outside rearview mirror glass shake or flutter (relearn power mirrors and replace left mirror, if necessary) *kb updated 11/02/07. *nj | 06/21/2007 |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| PIT-4696A | 09/01/2008 | 10026701 | Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t | 12/04/2008 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| 4313 | 4313A | 10022915 | Rear wiper switch operation with rear window wiper (rpo c25). *nj | 10/04/2007 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 070848001 | 02/01/2007 | 10021335 | Front windshield glass optical distortion or stress cracks. *kb | 04/04/2007 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 07-08-43-010 | 03/01/2008 | 070843010A | 10024761 | Windshield wiper streak at low vehicle speeds (replace windshield wipers and arms). *nj | 05/19/2008 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| 07-08-43-010 | 03/01/2008 | 070843010A | 10024761 | Windshield wiper streak at low vehicle speeds (replace windshield wipers and arms). *nj | 05/19/2008 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4696A | 09/01/2008 | 10026701 | Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t | 12/04/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| 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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 05/31/2008 | 25000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle came to a stop and the gear shifter was placed into reverse. the reverse mode, tilt down exterior mirrors failed to operate. in addition, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle lurched forward unexpectedly. the failures occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was no program available to repair the reverse mirror failure. they could not determine the cause of the other failures. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 45,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 115000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that he noticed burn holes on the sunroof. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000. the current mileage was approximately 120,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 06/22/2007 | 3000 | 3 | 03/27/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. when it rained, water would leak around the sunroof. the water leaked into the side curtain air bag. the dealer stated that the drain hose was not originally installed; therefore, they installed the drain hose and replaced the side curtain air bag. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle downshifted into second gear and began to spin. the check engine light illuminated. after it finished spinning, the vehicle stopped. the contact could not accelerate past 30 mph while driving home. the dealer stated that the range switch in the transmission failed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. the dealer replaced the range switch. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle surged forward. the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle would not slow down for 3-4 seconds. the vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 27,850. updated 4/2/08 *cn updated 04/02/08 *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 17000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 cadillac escalade. while driving between 30-40 mph with the automatic headlights activated, the high beam (flash to pass) feature suddenly engaged to warn opposing drivers of an animal in the roadway. the high beam (flash to pass) feature was functional whenever the automatic headlight feature was deactivated by manually turning off the headlights and flashing the high beams. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. they stated that the high beam (flash to pass) feature was operating as the manufacturer designed. the technician recommended that the manufacturer be notified of the issue. the manufacturer investigated the issue and stated that the component was operating to their satisfaction. in addtion, the rain tracker automatic windshield wipers sensor failed to operate properly in precepitation or mist. the authorized dealer was unable to replace the sensor. the failure mileage was 17,000 and current mileage was 47,000. | |||