Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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 |
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 - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 08/21/2006 | 10 | 8 | 08/21/2006 |
| The linear position of doors are irregular,the front fender is beyond usual meet. the plastic structure of the back is not in alignment with the body.the rear-view mirror vibrates which is a hazard at night, anyone can mistake the flickering as the cars changing lanes when not the case. since the doors are not properly aligned the wind,dirt and mist of water, bypasses the weather strip. there is overspray on black exterior paint. since it was up on a ramp the dealer said the only way i could see the inside or test drive was if i got pre-qualified ,that ended up been my sales contract! when the truck was lowered down they gave me the keys at 7pm which was dark in the fall, so it was very difficult to distinguish. repairs to the fuel pump, distortion of the windshield, the body defects,rear-view mirror, loud squealing brakes,the handles of the doors that has peeled and the steering wheels inner faces has also peeled. the stabilizer light came on when my fuel pump wentout and since then it does not stabilize the chassis when in contact with natural hazards such as rain, sand,s now and any type of uneven terrain. my tire pressure light appears periodically, although my tires are inflated with nitrogen. my right tail-lights linear position is irregular, but normal on the left side.my battery has gone dead on my once for no apparent reason. my gas cap indicator light also comes on periodically and it has been replaced a couple of time. my passenger front doors frame has a malformation where it makes the weather strip seem un even or falling off. a problem that still can't be repaired is the carpet that isn't fitted and is loose.unfortuneately, its very a attractive truck, but the experience has been a nightmare that i still cannot awake from. i want gm to acknowledge the occurring problem & buyback the truck. complaints began 09/01/06 and has been in the shop for extensive repairs 9 times & spent 60days & counting. *tr | |||