Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
07E066000CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS E (Equipment)17509/05/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/28/200708/29/2007
Defect SummaryCertain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.
Consequence SummaryIf the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.
Corrective SummaryAll of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.customers may 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
EQUIPMENT
050813200101/01/200510013460Accessory power outlet (apo) turns off automatically - parallel hybrid truck (rpo hp2). *tt04/19/2005
3050A01/01/20041000962302-05 onstar equipped vehicles emitting beeping noise before connecting to onstar. *tt10/13/2004
030844018A01/01/2005030844018B10004329Rear seat audio (rsa) and/or rear hvac inoperative. *tt update. *tt12/02/2003
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
08-08906/01/200810026586Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe11/14/2008
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
SB-1024005/01/201110038760General motors service campaing: see document search button for owner letter. the hvac blower may not work at certain functions or may become inoperable. there could be a burning smell or smoke. *rm06/27/2011
SB-1024005/01/201110038760Ready06/27/2011
05013801211/01/2006050138012C10017373Ei05082 - loss of blower motor speeds except for high speed or inoperative. *tt updated. *kb updated *kb11/04/2005
04013801410/01/200410012731High pitched tone heard inside vehicle when ac compressor is engaged. *eh03/11/2005
04013801310/01/200410012727Hvac not cold enough a/c compressor does not engage . *eh03/11/2005
04013800806/01/200410012173Heat ventilation and air conditioning system cannot be controlled or defaults to defrost mode. *eh02/16/2005
04013801008/01/200410011190Diagnostic information to accurately diagnose a/c low pressure switch using new kent moore special tool ge-47742. *tt01/10/2005
308601/01/200410009509Air conditioner (a/c) low pressure switch diagnostic tool. currently the a/c low pressure switch open/close pressures cannot be accurately determined by measuring pressure at the low side service port. *tt10/04/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
08089-B11/01/200808089-C10027804General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe02/09/2009
312001/01/200410010109Onstar center unable to perform remote diagnostic. (2004-2005 chevrolet yukon, 2005 chevrolet trailblazer, 2002, 2003, 2005 buick rainier, 2005 chevrolet express van, and 2005 cadillac seville) *sc11/04/2004
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
0309200503/09/200510014838Cds stick in cd player. *eh05/10/2005
310601/01/200410010132Xm radio was working prior to july 26, 2004 and it is inoperative now. *jb11/04/2004
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
08-089B09/01/200810026805Gmc: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. csc letter was received. *pe12/19/2008
PIT3504D09/05/200810025770Some customers may comment on various hvac concerns including temperature doors defaulting to full hot position or unable to obtain defrost position. *pe09/05/2008
050811100203/01/200510014990Replacement procedure if hybrid emblem is missing fallen off. *eh05/13/2005
0701200407/01/200410014251Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005 *sc04/29/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
08/08/2005112/30/2004
 Dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado. he was using the jack, and had the jack shaft placed on the jack mount. the jack shaft bent, causing it to slip off of the mount and damage the truck. almost caused the consumer to be stuck under the truck. the contact did not feel that the jack weight was intended for this truck. the dealership recommended that he call the manufacturer. *ak