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 - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V310000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/30/2003 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 185903 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. virgin islands and utah. some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. a special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. in the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 09049.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 06V139000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2003 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 404733 | 12/05/2006 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/27/2006 | 04/27/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. the center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. the recall began on december 5, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06030.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 0405 | 05/28/2004 | 10008456 | Lighting applications for vehicles where snowplow daytime running lights (drl's) are/ are not required. fisher. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| PI-0270 | 10/01/2010 | 10037135 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| PI-0270 | 10/01/2010 | 10037135 | Gm: the rear carpet may be damp or wet. the vehicles center stop light might also appear to not be sealed to the cab exterior. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| SB-09186 | 09/01/2010 | 10035384 | Chevrolet/gmc: special coverage adjustment-brake lamps inoperative or continuous illumination. this may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. the performance of the brakes is not affected. *pe | 02/25/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| SB-09186 | 09/01/2010 | 10035384 | Chevrolet/gmc: special coverage adjustment-brake lamps inoperative or continuous illumination. this may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. the performance of the brakes is not affected. *pe | 02/25/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||||
| PIT-4835 | 04/01/2009 | 10030209 | Gmc/chevrolet: headlamp switch inop in manual mode only. headlights are always functional in automatic mode. this could be the result of a relay installed in the incorrect position with the ubec. *pe | 08/19/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| RQ09001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/25/2009 | 07/30/2009 | BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION | 09V310000 | |
| On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu i-series vehicles.the states and u.s. territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake lamp switch contamination failure can cause loss of the brake lamps or the brake lamps to stay on continuously, increasing the risk of rear-end crashes.gm has reported no crashes or injuries due to the failure of the brake lamp switch.odi initially reported one crash incident, but later downgraded the report due to the absence of actual property damage or cost incurred when the vehicle was lightly tapped from behind at low speed.this investigation is closed (see recall campaign 09v0310). | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| RQ09001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/25/2009 | 07/30/2009 | BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION | 09V310000 | |
| On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu i-series vehicles.the states and u.s. territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake lamp switch contamination failure can cause loss of the brake lamps or the brake lamps to stay on continuously, increasing the risk of rear-end crashes.gm has reported no crashes or injuries due to the failure of the brake lamp switch.odi initially reported one crash incident, but later downgraded the report due to the absence of actual property damage or cost incurred when the vehicle was lightly tapped from behind at low speed.this investigation is closed (see recall campaign 09v0310). | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the recall remedy was performed two years ago under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the contact stated that for the first time since the remedy was performed, the brake warning light illuminated upon starting the engine. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the recall expired. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,000. | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the recall remedy was performed two years ago under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the contact stated that for the first time since the remedy was performed, the brake warning light illuminated upon starting the engine. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the recall expired. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,000. sm. | |||
| 05/18/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated the recall remedy was performed two years ago under nhtsa campaign id number:09v310000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the contact added for the first time since the remedy was performed the brake warning light illuminated at engine startup. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the recall expired. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,000. rds | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Intermittent non working power door locks wipers headlights and windows! there are hundreds of these incidents posted online. there looks to be thousands of dollars in repairs with no solution! | |||
| 11/27/2011 | 116065 | ||
| The electric system is is knocking out the brake light and cruise control on all 2004 and up chevorlet colorados. i was driving home from work just to be pulled over because the brake lights wasn't working he told me the guy behind me almost nailed me because of it. i didn't know! but i did know of the colorados having a big problem with the electric system knocking out the brake lights and cruise control. so i got on line to see just how bad it was and found out it's no laughing matter all most every chevorlet colorado truck has this problem. just thank of comming to a stop from 65 miles an hour and not having brake lights, i and some people on the road with me got lucky today. i called two of my closest gm dealers to try to get it fixed today and asked did they know of a problem like this and they did but gm has no recall it's at the owners exspense to get it fixed, while i told them both what i found out online....the answer from one no one has died yet. **** that's what it takes to get some things fixed now days for some one to die before the companies to fix a defective vehicle... please some that can force gm to fix the problems with the colorado trucks please help us owners of these trucks outwe can't keep spending money like this i also have spent houndrerds on other problems through out the seven i owned the truck... times are tight can't just got to and buy a nother vehicle...look online these truck are prone for trouble and people don't know it until the have brought the truck | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2004 chevrolet colorado extended cab that continues to experience intermittent electrical problems. the airbag sensor light comes on unexpectedly, the fan blower intermittently stops working on settings 1-3, and the front turn signal bulbs go out every 5000-6000 miles. i can usually brush the components under the glove compartment to get the blower working, and the airbag sensor usual goes out after a week or so. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Brake lamp switch assembly was recalled in 2006 and replaced. 28,000 miles later the brake light switch assembly has again failed. this has caused the brake lights and cruise control to again malfunction. additionally, the reverse lights have failed and the fuse continues to fail. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 25615 | 8 | 05/29/2004 |
| Odi 10150645, odi 10150645: 3rd recurring problem. customer invoice: drivers window inoperative, screws backed out of window motor causing it to bind r & r window motor and reinstalled bolts. noise gone after repairs. upon engage driver's side turn signal, failure to operate visible turn indication. daytime running light also inoperable, bulb not working. customer invoice: driver side daytime run light inoperative. lf turn signal bulb burnt out. replaced bulb upon engaging brake system, brakes exhibit high frequency squeaking, more on left than right. extreme tire wear is apparent on the insides of both front tires. customer invoice: brakes noisy at stops all the time. unable to verify customer concern at this time. vehicle has a lot of mud underneath. engaging 4wd high, vehicle became stuck in 4wd. continued to drive vehicle in condition until service department opened for the week. four wheel drive became operational intermittently. customer invoice: axle/differential, vehicle stuck in four wheel drive once. unable to verify customer concern at this time. no codes & working as designed. engaging a/c & heating operation the ac diminishes blower power and begins blowing smoke-like coolant from dash vents. dashboard condensates extensively. condensation must be wiped dry to deter interior damage. after running a/c at maximum power for 20 minutes or longer, operational problems discontinue until vehicle is started 'cold'. customer invoice: a/c cuts off and blows smoke out of vents all the time. while driving. unable to verify customer concern. checked pressures. all ok, working as designed. *nm | |||
| 12/31/2004 | 23282 | 2 | 03/01/2004 |
| I bought a 2004 colorado in march of that year,on dec. 31st 2004 i had to replace the two front tires at my expense. they had worn from the inside out the tires had 23,000 +miles on them. i complained to the dealer and they told me that there was not anything wrong. in march 2005 i had to bring it in for the same thing with less miles on those tires 17,000 miles and they still insist that there is nothing wrong. i soon will have to replace these tires before winter. the dealer tells me tires need to be rotated more often. i've owned other s-10 models with over 250,000 and haven't had the problems i've had with this type of problems. i did have other problems with this vehicle from door wiring, replacement of o2 sensor,front axle seal driver side replace,headlights,fog lights and tail lights all have been replaced within the first 20,000 miles. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 11/18/2006 | 59892 | 1 | 11/18/2004 |
| Driving from dealer to my house after buying truck the brake lights, wipers, horn, cruise control all stopped working at same time. *jb | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 44000 | 2 | 04/14/2004 |
| Brake lights and cruise control will not work. *nm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 20000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact stated that the brake light switch was replaced numerous times for a recurring failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v310000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). the dealer replaced the switch under the recall but every 20,000 miles, the switch would fail again. the ac resistor wires were melted, causing the air conditioner to only operate on low. the dealer replaced the wiring harness and the resistor but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 45820 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact was informed by another driver, that the brake switch failed and the brake lights were inoperative. he checked the fuses and the bulbs which seemed to be fully functional. he read related recalls (06v139000 & 09v310000) since they were related to his failure. the dealer confirmed that his vin was not included. he called the manufacturer and was also told that there was no related recall. the brake switch was repaired by the dealer. the current mileage was approximately 45,841. the failure mileage was approximately 45,820. | |||
| 05/19/2006 | 63200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the brake lights and cruise control have both failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired according to recall #06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the failure resurfaced, but she was ineligible for a free remedy. she was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 63,200. | |||
| 04/15/2006 | 36038 | 5 | 09/05/2004 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet colorado. the contact was driving 35 to 4o mph while attempting to stop the vehicle and the brakes made a sound like metal grinding on metal. while coming to a stop in 2006 she had to pump the brakes. as a result ,there was no grinding ,but the dealer said the anti lock brake system was defective. the dealer said that if she purchased a warranty they would repair the brakes at no cost to the contact. once the contact realized how unsafe the vehicle was she stopped using the vehicle, andwas currently driving a rental vehicle. there were no recalls listed on nhtsa website related to this incident. the contact attempted to call the manufacturer, and was unsuccessful with her current request to gain financial assistance in the repair of the vehicle. the contact stated she received recall number 06v139000 onh april 26, 2006 concerning exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. *ak | |||
| 12/13/2006 | 19900 | 1 | 09/20/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated although there were no previous problems with the brake lights, there was a nhtsa recall, #06v139000 on the vehicle regarding the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at two local dealerships. the manufacturer was not alerted. | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 1 | 10/01/2004 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brake lamp switch was defective causing both brake lights to fail. there was a recall # 06v139000 regarding the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been to a service dealer to verify the defect or address the issue. | |||
| 10/24/2005 | 1 | 03/28/2005 | |
| I was pulled over by a police officer telling me that i had no brake lights. i had just previously changed the bulbs, so i searched for alternate problems and located the recall no. 06v139000. i contacted my dealer and they told me that my vin # does not match the recall order. i contacted chevy owner support and they told me the same thing, that they could not find a recall for my vin # and there was nothing in the database showing a recall existed. *nm | |||
| 08/23/2006 | 47500 | 1 | 05/11/2004 |
| Brake lights & cruise control quit working as described in nhtsa recall 06v139000 and gm recall 06030. dealer did not repair under recall because the vin # did not match recall database. i think gm needs to expand recall to all who experience this problem. *jb | |||
| 08/28/2006 | 5000 | 1 | 03/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the break lights failed to illuminate. upon further inspection by the contact, the interior lights failed to illuminate and the cruise control failed to engage. the service dealer and manufacturer were notified, and the contact was informed by the manufacturer the vehicle was not included in recall #06v139000 due to the vin. | |||
| 08/06/2006 | 39150 | 5 | 01/31/2004 |
| Soon after new vehicle purchase in 1/04, cruise control periodically became inoperative. i do know if the brake lights were also inoperative. dealer could not duplicate the malfunction and did not diagnose a problem. this problem occurred approximately 5 times over the next 2.5 years. recently, the cruise control became inoperative again, as well as the rear brake lights. i took the vehicle to the dealer and informed them that a recall had been issued, though i had not received a recall notice from gm. i presented the dealer with a printout of the nhtsa recall information. dealer stated that there was no recall for my vehicle, and since my warranty had expired, i would have to pay for repairs. repair consisted of replacement of the brake light switch. the total cost of the repair was $175.04. i'm not sure if this has any connection, but the vehicle was inspected just prior to expiration of the warranty. one week later, and after expiration of the warranty, the battery died and required replacement. *jb | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 41000 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brake light on the vehicle is defective. the contact expressed there is a recall that addresses the defect. however, the chevrolet manufacturer determined the recall did not exist. | |||
| 07/05/2006 | 48000 | 1 | 07/28/2004 |
| This is exactly the problem i am experiencing with my vehicle, yet after contacting them by phone, gm denies that there is a recall addressing the problem. i have not received a recall notice about the problem from gm. 2004 chevrolet colorado ls z85 select different vehicle 1 recall notice these recall notices may not apply to all vehicles. please contact your dealer for more details or contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). campaign number: 06v139000 date: 2006-apr-27 component: exterior lighting: brake lights: switch defect summary: certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. the center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs. consequence summary: a following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning. corrective summary: dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2006 | 4 | 08/26/2004 | |
| 2004 colorado cruise control switch and brake lights was inoperable. mechanic replaced the faulty brake switch which took care of the problem at the time. *ts ***nar*** after the above repair the consumer was notified that the brake lights had failed again. he also noticed that the cruise control has also ceased to function. the vehicle was taken back tot he dealer to be inspected. again the problem was diagnosed as a faulty brake switch. the consumer was told by one of the dealer's staff that corrosion had built up between the connector and socket for the brake switch until an electrical current failed to exist between the two. the problem recurred two more times. *nm | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 2 | ||
| Was driving and was told by a passing vehicle that my brake lights were out, and when i asked which one , they replied all of them. cruise control also would not work. dealer fixed it saying the brake light switch was the cause. *nm | |||
| 03/02/2006 | 36500 | 1 | 08/15/2004 |
| I was almost rear ended today and the driver behind me came up to my window and told me that i had no brake lights, not even the center light. i have also noticed that i have no cruise control. the bulbs are new. i called the dealership and asked them if they have seen this problem and they said they haven't seen it on the colorado. i checked the internet and found several other owners who have experienced the same problem, they directed me to the nhtsa website where i found the other complaints. i told them that there is an internal investigation on the matter and they told me they would look at the truck for $95 but they would only fix the problem for free is there is a recall. the vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet colorado. *jb | |||
| 12/26/2005 | 2 | ||
| Chevy colorado i had my truck for about 1 year. i had actually almost got killed on the highway due to the lights being out. *brake lights* . this is happening to many people i talk to. i think chevy needs to get there stuff together before people get killed and hurt over a relay switch not working properly. *nm | |||
| 12/16/2005 | 10750 | 1 | 06/28/2004 |
| A friend who happened to be driving behind me made me aware of the fact that i had absolutely no brake lights. i have no idea as to the length of time that i have been driving around in this unsafe condition. i have had other vehicles tailgate me on several occasions, now i know why. although i am entering dec 16 05 as the incident date, this is the date it was first brought to my attention. i have no idea as to how long it was like this. i took it to the dealer on 12-19-05 and i left it there until they replaced my brake light switch on 12-20-05 (because they had to get one from another dealer). they said they have not received any information on this problem as to a recall, etc. this is a serious safety issue!!! i have read that others have this problem repeat and i pray that i don't get rear-ended or end up dead because of a faulty switch. i now will not let my wife drive it until a permanent fix is released, which i hope is very soon. thanks for your consideration. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 18000 | 1 | |
| The brake light switch has failed after owning car for two weeks. *jb | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 7818 | 4 | |
| Brake lights have failed four times in 18 months. all dealer does is replace switch. the first time they failed i noticed 2 vehicles nearly rear ending me. then someone told me i had no brake lights. now i know brake lights are out when cruise control quits working. gm wants to give $2,500 to trade vehicle but shouldn't they be required to fix problem. i can't trade without discussing this problem reducing my trade in value. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 03/02/2006 | 36500 | 1 | 08/15/2004 |
| I was almost rear ended today and the driver behind me came up to my window and told me that i had no brake lights, not even the center light. i have also noticed that i have no cruise control. the bulbs are new. i called the dealership and asked them if they have seen this problem and they said they haven't seen it on the colorado. i checked the internet and found several other owners who have experienced the same problem, they directed me to the nhtsa website where i found the other complaints. i told them that there is an internal investigation on the matter and they told me they would look at the truck for $95 but they would only fix the problem for free is there is a recall. the vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet colorado. *jb | |||