Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| PI0690 | 03/01/2012 | 10043892 | Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. may not be any air flow from the hvac vents. one possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s) located at the right side of the instrumental panel. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| PI-0695 | 03/01/2012 | 10043892 | Gm: diagnose and repair hvac blower function. may not be any air flow from the hvac vents. one possible of this condition may be the contacts in the hvac junction block(s) located at the right side of the instrumental panel. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| PIT-4696A | 09/01/2008 | 10026701 | Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t | 12/04/2008 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4696A | 09/01/2008 | 10026701 | Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t | 12/04/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 08/17/2007 | 120 | ||
| Roof support and exterior rear-view mirrors combine to create a wide blind spot on both driver and passenger sides. on the date mentioned, i nearly ran over a pedestrian as he was in the driver's side blind spot and as he walked across the street, remained in that area until i was almost on top of him. on many subsequent dates, i have had cars appear from 'no where' due to being in that area when i approach an intersection. i firmly believe this blind spot contributed to the death of a teenage girl driving a similar truck, she was killed at an intersection north of lyndon, kansas. | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Passenger rear window falling out due to warped window frame. had to replace entire window because the frame is hooked to the window. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Battery charging at incorrect / inconsistent levels, the gage will show battery charging at 15 or higher and suddenly change to 11 or lower. vehicle has been at the dealership for service and the mechanics either do not check it or fail to acknowledge the issue. today the dealer provided a bulletin stating that this is normal. this bulletin is dated july 2008; however the vehicle has been in the service department several times since for this issue. additional issue is the back up warning feature; the vehicle has sensors that notify the driver when the vehicle is too close to an object, the sensors either fail to work altogether or signals the driver when it is too late. have nearly backed up into people / other vehicles, to date no accidents. but the vehicle size it is difficult to know when an object is behind it; or how close it is. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 2 | ||
| 2007 chevrolet silverado. consumer writes in regards to heated side mirrors looked as if they had over heated and burned. bubbles, singe looking and discloration had occurred on the outer case of the mirrors *tgw the consumer stated the dealer replaced both mirrors as a goodwill gesture. however, the problem resurfaced a year later on the driver's side mirror. the dealer informed the consumer, he would have to pay for the replacement mirror. the dealer felt as though the problem was caused by the car wash having a heating system that was perhaps too hot. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/18/2008 | 1 | 04/19/2007 | |
| 2007 chevrolet silverado. wiper blades ice up during cold snowy weather, causing poor visibility and it is very difficult to remove the ice. checked parts store and gm dealer for artic/winter blades and they are not available. creates very dangerous conditions during snow. *tr | |||