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 | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V220000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1997 to 06/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 14279 | 09/13/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2000 | 08/11/2000 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the daytime running lights built with a candela value greater than 3,000 cannot be mounted higher than 864mm above the road surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a revised wiring harness that changes the drl's from high beam to low beam drl's, and install new long-life low beam bulbs. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 13, 2000. 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 990842004 | 06/01/1999 | 606520 | Customers may comment on inoperative daytime runnng lamps (drl) on some models built between vin breakpoints wk247020 - wk258202. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 02/26/2008 | 120000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet blazer. the contact stated that the multi-function switch continues to operate after she manually turns off the switch. the failure could prevent her from warning the driver's in the rear that the vehicle is braking and/or stopped, which could cause a crash. the manufacturer would not assume responsibility because the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 08v231000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 120,000. | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 3 | ||
| Consumer stated that at one point headlights and flashers were not working properly. consumer took vehicle to dealer and found that the wait was too long. then, consumer decided to take vehicle to a private certified mechanic, and was told by him that multi-function switch was defective. had this replaced, but hazard lights did not work half the time. also, something was draining battery because vehicle will not start. went to the web, and found that there had been a recall on vehicle. consumer called the manufacturer, and was told that this vehicle was not in the recall. *ak the vehicle ball joints were also replaced. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 130900 | 3 | 08/06/2007 |
| Attempted to drive vehicle in light rain. wipers would not turn on. on a later occasion, friends were following behind my vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were inoperative (third brake light was working). also noticed that hazards lamps were not working either. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving consumer was stopped by police due to the rear driver's side and passenger's side brake lights and hazard lights being out. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on a recall. consumer had to pay for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the lower brake lights were in-operative. *tc | |||
| 02/10/2003 | |||
| Faulty multi-function switch. controls the hazard and brake light operation. | |||
| 10 | |||
| 11/17/2001 | |||
| While at stop light he heard brakes of vehicle behind him. a person approached consumer, and told him that brake lights were not working. consumer contacted a dealer, who determined a faulty multi-function switch was the cause of rear brake lights not being operational. *ak | |||
| 09/19/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| My blazer is 2 dr with zr2,, funny sound from rear suspension when it bump, and engin cut off at backing up car without warm up, and make bone cracking noise or squeak noise from dash or brake, everytime i turn or stop or go. very poor fitting for both of 2 door and front and rear bumper and etc,, | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 10 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Loud clunk noise is heard from the exhaust system under vehicle during start-up and engine shutoff, cruise control shuts off during operation at 55+ mph, front passenger seat recliner handle broke off without force, handle on the cargo shade in the rear broke during cold temperatures, driver side mirror shakes while driving, fog lamps keep blowing out on both sides, gas pedal sticks often, causing a safety hazzard in traffic.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | |||
| 08/07/2007 | 130900 | 3 | 08/06/2007 |
| Attempted to drive vehicle in light rain. wipers would not turn on. on a later occasion, friends were following behind my vehicle and noticed that the brake lights were inoperative (third brake light was working). also noticed that hazards lamps were not working either. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2003 | |||
| Faulty multi-function switch. controls the hazard and brake light operation. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/27/2006 | 120829 | 1 | 11/11/2000 |
| Issues one would not expect from a 20k plus vehicle including windshield wiper blade failure today (near miss accident from heavy rain and traffic), smoke emitting from steering column, continuous intermittent repetitive sounds emitting from turn signal controller(s). signs and symptoms have all previously been described in great detail by other owners as: an instrument cluster issue, wiper control board, various connectors and or harness, multi-function switch, smoke concerns etc. listed from complaints from odi case numbers: 743685, 10014026, 10023129, 10030946, 10036610, 10045357, 10060630, 10066061, 10086138, 10086896, 10098912, 10103977, 10112458, 10137415, 549079, 847885, 866953, 874993. *jb | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 85000 | 15 | 09/10/1998 |
| Constant turn signal clicking noise when signal is not engaged. no lights flash. clicking only stops when brake is applied. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT | |||
| 08/24/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving consumer was stopped by police due to the rear driver's side and passenger's side brake lights and hazard lights being out. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on a recall. consumer had to pay for repairs. *ak the consumer stated that the lower brake lights were in-operative. *tc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 06/22/2002 | |||
| While driving 45 mph at night headlights went out,. vehicle has not been examined by dealer.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| I have contacted gm several times to no avail.here are my problems.the right side latch on the seat has been replaced three times by apple valley cherolet. now the one on the left has broken.this is a two door vehicle and the only way to get in and out of back seat.this car is not mistreated to have this happen.three times it has left me sitting and wont start sometimes you can tell when its going to happen because the lights will dim and the charging gage will drop they have tried to repair this but havent,the windsheild wipers now will delay for about five times then they just stop in the middle of the windsheild or keep running as fast as they can until you turn them off and start over,the four wheel drive system kicks in on its own and you have to stop to get it back to two wheel drive,not the light on the dash it stays in two,the brakes are spongee and go almost all the way to the floor,gm said my blazer wasnt in the recall for the brakes because of where it was made,the exhaust smells like sewer i dont know if i have an exhaust leak or not,when i received this vehicle i ordered it in december of 97 and received it in feb. of 98.the bolt was missing off of the strut,they replaced that and alligned the front end and it still will not stay in allignment,since the warranty has ran out 4,000 miles ago we have replaced a belt tightner and a water pump | |||
| 05/24/1998 | 3 | 10/10/1997 | |
| Vehicle's headlights work intermittently, sometimes they work and sometimes do not. when the vehicle is started, once on it will stay on. dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/19/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Headlights would not come on. driver happen to pound on dash and lights came on. | |||
| When a bump in the road is hit the interior lights and the headlights flicker on and off. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| When automatic daylight running lights are on during heavy snow fall, visibility is extremely difficult, consumer can not disengage lights. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While driving about 55 mph all of a sudden hood flew up and dropped back down. day before hood flew up, owner could not get hood to open. owner reported incident to chevrolet's customer service. *ak a modular relay switch failed. ground wire was not install. another ground wire was not install at fuel injector causing not enough gas to get into injector. break pedal failed. breaks locked after making screening noise. tape player failed. *yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1) windshield wipers not working consistently if they work at all. have had to stop driving during the rain or snow because of inability to see. 2) turn signal makes clicking sound even when not in use. *jb have paid to have the problems repaired to no avail. they both continue to malfunction. | |||
| 01/16/2004 | 144500 | 2 | 08/01/2001 |
| Wipers are working rarely and directional sounds when directionals are off.*ak | |||
| 11/04/2002 | 72455 | 1 | 08/16/1998 |
| Wipers do not work at times, turn signal switch not working, engine idles rough, loud sound during acceleration, front end loose. *la | |||
| 06/03/2003 | 1 | 10/14/2000 | |
| As reported in odi id number : 758908 i also am having problems with dome light coming on for no reason, the noise for the turn signal would come on without the turn signal being on (my turn signals worked perfectly fine) and the handle you use to adjust the seat back broke off on passenger front seat.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Dome light would come on for no reason, the noise for the turn signal would come on without the turn signal being on (my turn signals worked perfectly fine)and the handle you use to adjust the seat backs broke off on both front seats. also, the latch on the inside on the vehicle which you pull to release the hood broke. wondering if anyone else had problems with this vehicle. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 59906 | 02/19/2005 | |
| Blinker noise persists even when blinkers are turned off. sound disapears after engaging brake pedal then persists when break pedal is released. in a heavy rain storm, had to use windshield wipers and after a few minutes of use white smoke came from the steering column. talked to a gm mechanic who told me that this problem could cause my airbag to deploy - a real liability. called gm to explain the problem & possible liability of airbag deployment (case #1-333564043) & was told that because of the blazer being a 1998 there may be nonthing they can do. the same multi-function switch was made in mexico for 1998-2001 models and if it disfunctions can cause break lights not to work as well as major electrical issues like airbag deployment or fire - wouldn't this be a recall for all models that have the part? | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Turn signal flasher unit continues to click when turn signals are not in use. lights do not flash. clicking stops when brakes applied. appears that this problem has been ongoing in gm suv's since mid 80's. recall has been issued for some 2000-2002 gm suv's. problem appears to be with the lubricant used in the turn signal multifunction switch. gm fix is to replace switch and wait for next failure. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 77900 | 0 | 08/05/1998 |
| 1998 chevy blazer flashers malfunctioning. the clicking sound made while flashers are operating continues even after flashers are turned off. the clicking sound is constant while operating the vehicle. *la | |||
| 11/30/2003 | 117750 | 100 | 12/05/1998 |
| Turn signal indicator continues to click after turn signal has been shut off. it clicks randomly while driving when the turn signal has not been activated. as with other 1998 blazers, the windsheild wipers work intermittently, usually they do not shut off for several minutes.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 140000 | 100 | 12/01/2000 |
| There was a recall on our 1995 s-10 truck and our 1998 chevrolet blazier has the exact same part and is also defective also. the windshield wipers on our 1998 blazier donot work some times they won't work other times and sometimes they won't shut off. our gas pedal sticks when you try to take off.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2001 | 04/14/1998 | ||
| Oil coiler lines leaked from the day i bought it from the dealer. dealer definitely knew and cleaned it up before i got it. 1st set of lines from radiator to oil filter replaced a few months after purchase in 2001. second set from filter to motor now need replacing. evidently, this is a very common problem. wipers have their own agenda. with the mist setting to clean windows, wipers stay on for as long as they want. with the second mist, they don't stay on as long. by the third mist, wipers act normal. always happens. turn signal flasher sound started without the use of the turn signal. it stays on for random lengths of time, and makes the sound in regular, and irregular patterns. replacing multifunction switch - as several have before me. dealer knew exactly what the problem was. tranfer case leaks lube. 4-wheel drive messed up because of empty case. added lube and hope no tranmission problems arrise. cv joint replaced 4 months after purchase. hood latch about to break. when pulling on leaver, barely is able to pop hood. feels like wire is going to snap. waiting for the next problem to occur - it has been nonstop. gm designed a terrible vehicle. i am very dissatisfied and i regret ever buying it. | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2098 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Transmission replaced after 2 years of hassle, new transmission shifts hard but dealer states all transmissions run that way. turn signal/windshield wiper module replaced twice, turn signal continued to click after turned off, windshield wipers turned on by itself. driver's mirror replaced twice due to vibration and continues to vibrate, dealer refused to replace a third time due to a bugshield being installed even though mirror vibrated before bugshield was installed. vehicle was bought at grubbs chevrolet but has been serviced for the past two years at lowe chevrolet in waynesville mo. | |||
| Right turn signal has an intermittent problem that dealer cannot duplicate. flasher does not work somtimes. chevrolet has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/16/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Turn signal continued to click after turn signal was shut off -- had to get multifunction switch replaced. on a related note, windshield wipers continued to run after shut off. occasionally the windshield wipers still perform erratically with the replaced multifunction switch. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 1 | ||
| 1998 chevy blazer with multitude of problems, which chevy denies. including wiper failure, brake failure, complete corrosion of anything touched by dexcool, and on and on. very unsafe vehicle!!!!! *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 57000 | 4 | 02/28/2005 |
| The turn signal switch would not shut off and the consumer could still hear the clicking noise. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the heater was leaking, the windshield wiper were inoperative, the rear end had gone out and the 4 wheel drive was not working properly. a new switch was placed onto the transfer case and the differential assembly was removed and replaced. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 35000 | 1 | 07/27/2000 |
| I have a 1998 chevy blazer 2-door s10. i have a problem w/ my turn signals. the turn signals work fine, but the clicking sound that goes w/ the turn signal is constantly clicking, it began when the truck only had about 35,000 miles on it, just after the warranty ended. i've replaced 2 different parts on it and it has still continued. *jb | |||
| 05/21/2003 | 0 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Bought car brand new. drivers side mirror consistently vibrates - had replaced twice - dealer would not replace a third time due to bug shield being installed. it still vibrates. june 2001 - door locks went nuts. they would lock and unlock themselves while driving down the road or while parked - with keys in it. march 2003 - blinker switch went crazy. it would not stop clicking - whole dash had to be taken out to replace switch - not a cheap thing! may 2003 - alternator went out and ruined battery. almost caused a car fire. transmission fluid leak. not yet fixed because of unknown cause of problem. *nlm | |||
| 11/17/2001 | |||
| While at stop light he heard brakes of vehicle behind him. a person approached consumer, and told him that brake lights were not working. consumer contacted a dealer, who determined a faulty multi-function switch was the cause of rear brake lights not being operational. *ak | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Steering column started smoking through hazard button opening. pulled into driveway and shut off ignition- smoking stopped. i determined that it was the turn signal switch that was smoking. reported to gm via phone (1-800-222-1020) and was told that they couldnt/wouldnt do anything about it. steering column could have easily caught fire if i hadnt stopped right away.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2001 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| The interior lights flash when using the left turn signal during daylight hours.while driving at night the left turn signal does not work,and the cruise control does not work.*ak | |||