Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
09V310000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/2008 to 06/30/2009V (Vehicle)185903ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/200907/29/2009
Defect SummaryGm 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesGm 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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
PI-027010/01/201010037135Ready05/09/2011
PI-027010/01/201010037135Gm: the rear carpet may be damp or wet. the vehicles center stop light might also appear to not be sealed to the cab exterior. *rm05/09/2011
SB-0918609/01/201010035384Chevrolet/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. *pe02/25/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
SB-0918609/01/201010035384Chevrolet/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. *pe02/25/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
PIT-483504/01/200910030209Gmc/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. *pe08/19/2009