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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V018000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/27/2002 to 10/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 110 | 01/28/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/23/2003 | 02/05/2003 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In vehicles with this condition, the windshield may not be retained in accordance with the safety standard during a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove, reseal, and reinstall the windshield. owner notification began on january 28, 2003. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03001. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 01766 | 01/01/2004 | 10006220 | Fogging of windows in the defrost mode. also including models: 2003-2004 gmc yukon xl, denali xl, 2003-2004 sierra denali. *mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 3691A | 10018623 | Front hvac blower inoperative. *tt | 01/09/2006 | ||
| 040139009 | 08/01/2004 | 10011191 | Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 10222002 | 10/22/2002 | 10009500 | Rear quarter glass service replacement kits may have deformed sealing striped when initially removed from their packaging causing dealers to reorder. *tt | 10/01/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 3573 | 3573A | 10017277 | Unwanted operation of rear windows. *tt | 10/31/2005 | |
| 01292004 | 01/29/2004 | 10013030 | Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information. *tt | 04/06/2005 | |
| 040864003 | 02/01/2004 | 040864003A | 10011144 | Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated *eh | 01/03/2005 |
| 030864037 | 11/01/2003 | 10005594 | Front power window noisy or inoperative on vehicles located in michigan only. *tt | 03/04/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 3639 | 10017123 | Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative. *sc | 10/25/2005 | ||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 3671 | 10016529 | Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration. *tt | 09/20/2005 | ||
| 030864025 | 07/01/2003 | 10012576 | Left camper mirror will not lock into detent when mirror is folded inward. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 09112002 | 09/11/2002 | 10009444 | Power folding mirrors have no detent or they may flop in the wind. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 3002 | 3002B | 10008899 | Service vme - switching mirrors from power folding to power extending. *mj | 08/25/2004 | |
| 030864010 | 05/01/2004 | 030864010A | 10008512 | Outside rearview mirrors may blow in at highway speeds or power folding feature appears inoperative. also to include 2005 models. *tt | 08/03/2004 |
| 00993 | 01/01/2004 | 00993A | 10007826 | Outside rearview mirror glass may crack. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 02007 | 01/01/2004 | 10007063 | Power folding mirrors will not fold inward.*mr | 05/25/2004 | |
| 01159A | 01/01/2004 | 10005470 | Outside rearview mirrors memory operation. sit bulletin 1404207. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 030864028 | 09/01/2003 | 10004396 | Availability of replacement parts for wide load outside rearview mirrors. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 170702 | 07/17/2002 | 637290 | Subject regarding power folding outside rearview mirror operation prior to customer delivery and / or test drive. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 150702 | 07/15/2002 | 637267 | Some customes have commented that when the mirror is manually folded inward or outward, the mirror does not return to its original position. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 3422 | 10017188 | Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror. *tt | 10/27/2005 | ||
| 01564 | 01/01/2004 | 10005403 | Inside rearview mirror compass inoperative. service vme. sit bulletin 1411219. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 040848003 | 06/01/2004 | 10012532 | Windrush around windshield. *tt | 03/07/2005 | |
| 01698 | 01/01/2004 | 10006391 | Windshield reveal molding flutering. service vme. sit bulletin 1450940. *tt | 04/30/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 00844 | 01/01/2004 | 00844A | 10007515 | Front windshield wiper arm does not remain upright position as it did on prior models and as a result, customer may inadvertently brake the wiper arm trying to extend the blade. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Windshield wipers will not work at times. when they do start working, they will not go off unless fuse is pulled. this is a serious safety issue. recall should be done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 11/20/2007 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The windshield wipers will not turn off at times, causing me to pull over and remove the fuse for w/s wipers. afterwards, as i continue driving and it starts raining again or i get splashed by another driver, my visibility is greatly diminished to a point to where safety is of grave concern. it is getting to the point to where it is happening too much. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 10140 | ||
| Constant wind noise from hood hinge flaps and top windshield seal at 50 and above. also driver door seal squeals. i repaired the flapping noises myself after the dealer tried 6 times and said it was my bug deflector. the door seal was replaced after 6 trips and is worse now than then. i repaired this as well as i could. they replaced 1 of 3 seals. after 6 visits for my goodyear tires (nothing found wrong again) they decide to replace them. it took 2 weeks to get tires and then they replaced 2. the trans is clunker and has computer software issues causing shifting problems and dealer can not duplicate. the computer thinks it is ok so no codes will be stored. i also pointed out the gm tsb's to them on this problem. i may as well go to the zoo for service at least i get to expect poor service from wild animals. i wrote the vp of gm and he responded to me and forwarded my letter to vp of sales and service. went back for repairs and still have same problems and the new tires with 1000 miles are bad just like the others. $38,000 piece of junk with $3.00 hr monkeys repairing it. what a joke, they can have this truck back since there is nothing wrong with it. i was also refused service two times by my local dealer because i bought it else where. service manager said: "you are not our loyal customer and if we decide to service you, you go behind our loyal customers, reguardless of order". i think he may be looking for other employment now that the vp called me to discuss my concerns, but that is still against the law and the gm contract. think i am going to just get a horse and when it stops working just shoot it. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 08/12/2003 | 2 | 01/31/2000 | |
| The passenger side window will not go up. took vehicle to dealer, and he did something to the computer to correct the problem. the last 4 months the window had the same problem.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 10140 | ||
| Constant wind noise from hood hinge flaps and top windshield seal at 50 and above. also driver door seal squeals. i repaired the flapping noises myself after the dealer tried 6 times and said it was my bug deflector. the door seal was replaced after 6 trips and is worse now than then. i repaired this as well as i could. they replaced 1 of 3 seals. after 6 visits for my goodyear tires (nothing found wrong again) they decide to replace them. it took 2 weeks to get tires and then they replaced 2. the trans is clunker and has computer software issues causing shifting problems and dealer can not duplicate. the computer thinks it is ok so no codes will be stored. i also pointed out the gm tsb's to them on this problem. i may as well go to the zoo for service at least i get to expect poor service from wild animals. i wrote the vp of gm and he responded to me and forwarded my letter to vp of sales and service. went back for repairs and still have same problems and the new tires with 1000 miles are bad just like the others. $38,000 piece of junk with $3.00 hr monkeys repairing it. what a joke, they can have this truck back since there is nothing wrong with it. i was also refused service two times by my local dealer because i bought it else where. service manager said: "you are not our loyal customer and if we decide to service you, you go behind our loyal customers, reguardless of order". i think he may be looking for other employment now that the vp called me to discuss my concerns, but that is still against the law and the gm contract. think i am going to just get a horse and when it stops working just shoot it. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 17000 | 4 | 08/01/2003 |
| Under warranty, rear driver's spring sags 3/4 inch and more. just out of warranty, (40,000) speedometer fails to read accurately, intermittent problem. rear vew mirror display shows backward f for seventies, can not isolate temp from compus. windshield wipers will not shut off when it rains or car is washed.*ak | |||
| 04/30/2004 | 144 | 1 | 04/30/2003 |
| 1. poor ride, vibration, while driving at various speeds. mostly between 35 to 50 mph. had the problem with stock tires. replaced with after market tires, slightly larger. still had annoying vibration. to a point that i do not like to drive the vehicle! 2. fuel economy sucks! i upgraded from my '92 gmc pickup which gave me 12 to 14 mpg around town to 15 to 18 mpg on a trip; to my new chev. which is good for about 9.5 to 9.8 mpg around town and the best ever, on a trip was 13.4 mpg!!! 3. the bench-type seat is not adjustable to remove the vee feeling when driving. 4. the self-darkening mirrors are a hazard when trying to backup or change lanes! 5. the passenger front seatbelt locksup and can't be freed unless you unbuckle and reattach the belt, only to have it lockup again! i have had the vehicle back to two different dealers on three seperate occasions principally for the mileage and the very annoying vibration! i have contacted general motors, also with no success! i've changed tires, asked to have the transmission checked for the vibration, only to have seperate service managers tell me that it seems okay to me, and that there's nothing on the computer to indicate a problem! and you put bigger tires on the truck! you can't do that! i just celebrated (?!!!) my first anniversary with the truck and its been a miserable year!*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 05/13/2004 | 6200 | 1 | |
| Consumer stated that vehicle's extended mirror did not extend far enough as a result, an excessive blind spot was produced. *ak the consumer feels that if the mirror were extended two more inches visibility would be greatly improved. *nm | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 5200 | 10 | 12/17/2002 |
| Passenger side exterior mirror defroster not working. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 43000 | 2 | |
| Your id#05v161000 should also include chevy trucks with automatic transmissions. i own a 2003 chevy silverado 2500 hd 4 wheel drive. i have an automatic transmission and my parking brake has'nt held since last fall. its holding power had gotten continually weaker since the purchase date (9-30-02). chevy told me i had to adjust it, i did, twice. i can't adjust it anymore. additionally, my windshield has a perfect crack in it that follows the uppermost blow pattern of the defrost vents perfectly. this crack started during the first cold spell this past winter. it grew everytime i used the defroster. it stretches all the way across my windshield at this point. chevy told me that since there were imperfections in the glass, caused by wear and tear, that the windshield was not thier responsibility. the imperfections they found were not visible to the naked eye. damage by road debris would be accompanied by 'spidering' of the glass. none such on my windshield. | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 5000 | 1 | 05/18/2003 |
| Rattle sound around the windshield. dealer tried to say it was the tires out of balance when the truck was brand new. after 3 visits to the dealer the problem still exists. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/12/2006 | 1 | 11/17/2002 | |
| I have owned my 2003 silverado for just over 3 years. i have had several problems already: 1) the air conditioner would only blow out hot air-- has been fixed. 2)vibration noise in rear end around 30-40 mph--?? can't be fixed/duplicated. 3) speedometer quit working--replaced at my cost; warranty just expired, go figure; also had to go to court to fight speeding ticket! ( relative has same truck, same problem!) 4) windshield wipers will not shut off, i get to pay for this one too, after warranty. i had to pull the fuse out! not very safe in crazy mi weather!! 5) also had tailgate cables replaced under recall. 6) back seat loop replaced due to recall. no wonder chevy is not doing well, who wants to spend over $30,000 for a piece of junk! will not buy another. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 17000 | 4 | 08/01/2003 |
| Under warranty, rear driver's spring sags 3/4 inch and more. just out of warranty, (40,000) speedometer fails to read accurately, intermittent problem. rear vew mirror display shows backward f for seventies, can not isolate temp from compus. windshield wipers will not shut off when it rains or car is washed.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 04/05/2006 | 60300 | 3 | 09/23/2002 |
| Windshield wiper failure when it rains a lot. according to the dealer i need to pay $190.00 plus tax. to replace a circuit board and cover. which i think is a manufacturer responsibility. parts dept clerk told me he was aware of the problem on older trucks. but thought the problem was fixed on the newer trucks. *nm | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 25000 | 12 | |
| When windshield wiper motor gets wet from rain or washing the car, wipers seem to short out and turns on by itself, will not turn off until dry. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||
| 09/27/2007 | 37000 | 2 | 04/20/2007 |
| If it rains and wipers are used wipers will not turn off unless fuse is pulled. water gets into wiper module and cause short circuit., which depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 50 | ||
| Failure of the windshiled wiper control. wipers began being difficult to turn on. then once on, they couldn't be shut off. *nm | |||
| 08/16/2005 | 83000 | 5 | 08/10/2003 |
| Failure of windshield wipers intermittantly usually when it's raining very hard; resulting in total loss of visibility and near collision on several occasions. gm knows they have a problem with circuit boards. this is surely a safety item. | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 03/18/2003 |
| Windsheild wiper variable speed control does not work properly. wipers will not turn off once turned on, thus ruining the wipers in light drizzle/foggy conditions. intermittant settings do not work at all, wipers only work in normal and high mode.*ak | |||