Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08V441000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/30/2007 to 11/30/2007V (Vehicle)85773509/12/2008ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/28/200808/28/2008
Defect SummaryGm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
Consequence SummaryThis may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2008. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, gmc at 1-866-996-9436; or hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
NotesGm recall no. 08048. 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT-518410/01/201210047839Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models12/10/2012
PIT5074F05/01/201210044242Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model05/24/2012
PIP-496610/01/201110042386Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: certain vehicles experiencing erratic or inoperative speedometer or anti-lock brake system message or malfunctioning indicator light displaying in driver's information center. *pe12/06/2011
PB-10037A04/01/201110038759Ready06/27/2011
PIT-509005/01/201110038768Ready06/27/2011
PB-10037A04/01/201110038759Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm06/27/2011
PIT-509005/01/201110038768Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 s06/27/2011
PIT-4730A06/01/201010036550Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee03/28/2011
PIP-471310/01/200910032450Chevrolet/gmc: inspect for wire harness chafes near connector x108. dealer may encounter a concern of the ses light on with reduced power. diagnostics may reveal dtc's p0193, p0522 and/or p0652. *pe03/26/2010
PIT-4816A08/01/200910032396Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: multiple electrical concerns with dtc c0900 - keywords battery c/k cable clock crank cycle door dimming flicker gage gauge gmc hvac inop inoperative instrument intermittent ipc lock no panel power radio stall start03/15/2010
SB-09184A10/01/200910032328Gmc/chevrolet: material over sensing & diagnostic module retaining moisture. vehicles may have a condition where an electronic component located beneath the driver's seat may corrode due to a significant quantity of snow and/or water cont03/05/2010
PIT-4665A11/01/200810028264General motors: during normal diagnostics and/or repair verification the abs light, traction control and/or stabilitrak indicators may be on with no dtc's displayed by the ebcm. *pe03/19/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
CSP-1041401/01/201210043504Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load. *pe04/06/2012
PIT-509005/01/201110038768Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 s06/27/2011
PIT-509005/01/201110038768Ready06/27/2011
SB-07-06-03-002C07/01/201010036524Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe03/28/2011
PIC-487206/01/200910032866Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: sir mil on with dtc b1325 sym 03. during a low battery/voltage condition the passenger presence system may set a b1325 sym 03 along with other faults that are caused by the low batter/voltage condition. *pe06/04/2010
PIT-4613A06/01/200810026697Gmc: intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery. could be caused by a loose connection at the 175 amp mega fuse located on the passenger side of the cowl. *pe12/03/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
SB-07-06-03-002C07/01/201010036524Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe03/28/2011
PIT-4613A06/01/200810026697Gmc: intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery. could be caused by a loose connection at the 175 amp mega fuse located on the passenger side of the cowl. *pe12/03/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PI0639A03/01/201210043887Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js05/01/2012
PIT-4613A06/01/200810026697Gmc: intermittent no crank and/or discharged battery. could be caused by a loose connection at the 175 amp mega fuse located on the passenger side of the cowl. *pe12/03/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
PIT-509005/01/201110038768Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 s06/27/2011
PIT-509005/01/201110038768Ready06/27/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
PIT-514402/01/201210043486Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by wiring/terminal issue at brake switch. *pe04/04/2012
PIT-4801B06/01/201010036564Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). this concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. there are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no in03/30/2011
PIT-4900A06/01/201010036546Chevrolet/gmc: service trailer brake message with dtc(s) c1115, c1116, c1117, and/or c1118 (inspect wiring near parking brake pedal). this concern may be very intermittent and can occur with or without a trailer connected to truck. *pe03/28/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
PIT-4665A11/01/200810028264General motors: during normal diagnostics and/or repair verification the abs light, traction control and/or stabilitrak indicators may be on with no dtc's displayed by the ebcm. *pe03/19/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-1025001/01/201110038596Gm service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the check engine light is on with the engine running rough. the spark plug wire boots don't provide enough protection. *rm06/22/2011
SB-1025001/01/201110038596Ready06/22/2011
PIT-4801B06/01/201010036564Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). this concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. there are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no in03/30/2011
PIT-4730A06/01/201010036550Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee03/28/2011
PIT-4900A06/01/201010036546Chevrolet/gmc: service trailer brake message with dtc(s) c1115, c1116, c1117, and/or c1118 (inspect wiring near parking brake pedal). this concern may be very intermittent and can occur with or without a trailer connected to truck. *pe03/28/2011
PIP-471310/01/200910032450Chevrolet/gmc: inspect for wire harness chafes near connector x108. dealer may encounter a concern of the ses light on with reduced power. diagnostics may reveal dtc's p0193, p0522 and/or p0652. *pe03/26/2010
TB-09-06-04-02205/01/2009TB-09-06-04-022A10030110General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, intermittent dtc p0191, slow fuel rail pressure (frp) decay, wiring harness connections, voltage fluctuations/interruptions (follow correction information below). *pe08/03/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/31/2012600001
 Off and on vehicle locks into anti theft mode......sat overnite at walmart..sat overnite at groc store...went to dealer 300 later not fixed they may try this or that $$$$$$$$$$$ each visit is expensive.....called customer support at gm they told me they new nothing about this happening.....googled internet a lot of people are dealing with this....called customer service back they told me not to google internet because many vehicles can break down they do not last forever.....in the meantime i should return to service because they only hire top notch techs who can fix the problem.....they are not fixing it they are guessing and each time they guess the problem exits but my wallet shrinks.........this passlock even has it's own facebook page.......this is bad and dangerous and expensive....the only solution is to buy a kit and then try to find someone to install to override the system.........this is ridiculous tired of looking at service seatbelt..little car with lock on it and turning key to nothing happening all because passlock failure. *tr
10/08/2012122000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the power door locks failed on each door. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door actuators were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. kmj
10/08/2012122000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the power door locks failed on all the doors. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door actuators were defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. pm
02/08/2012900001
 Time on radio stopped working also speakers and chimes for turn signal and keys in the ignition stopped working they work every once in awhile i noticed when the keys in the ignition are turned just right sometimes everything will work but most of the time it does not. *tr
09/01/2010500001
 With heater on after a few moments it says ac turned off and fans continue to run after disconnecting positive wire it resets as long as heater is left off. *tr
02/08/2012900001
 Time on radio stopped working also speakers and chimes for turn signal and keys in the ignition stopped working they work every once in awhile i noticed when the keys in the ignition are turned just right sometimes everything will work but most of the time it does not. *tr
09/01/2010500001
 With heater on after a few moments it says ac turned off and fans continue to run after disconnecting positive wire it resets as long as heater is left off. *tr
02/08/201290000
 Time on radio stopped working also speakers and chimes for turn signal and keys in the ignition stopped working they work every once in awhile i noticed when the keys in the ignition are turned just right sometimes everything will work but most of the time it does not
09/01/201050000
 With heater on after a few moments it says ac turned off and fans continue to run after disconnecting positive wire it resets as long as heater is left off
02/08/201290000
 Time on radio stopped working also speakers and chimes for turn signal and keys in the ignition stopped working they work every once in awhile i noticed when the keys in the ignition are turned just right sometimes everything will work but most of the time it does not
09/01/201050000
 With heater on after a few moments it says ac turned off and fans continue to run after disconnecting positive wire it resets as long as heater is left off
02/08/201290000
 Time on radio stopped working also speakers and chimes for turn signal and keys in the ignition stopped working they work every once in awhile i noticed when the keys in the ignition are turned just right sometimes everything will work but most of the time it does not
09/01/201050000
 With heater on after a few moments it says ac turned off and fans continue to run after disconnecting positive wire it resets as long as heater is left off
06/07/201258000
 Tl-the contact owns 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the power locks on both the front and rear passenger side doors failed to lock automatically whenever the transmission was shifted into drive. as a result, the contact had to lock the doors manually. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure mileage was 58,000. pmb
06/07/201258000
 Tl-the contact owns 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated the power locks on the rear passenger side and front does not lock automatically. the contact stated the door a supposed to lock when the vehicle was shifted into drive but the door stay unlock. the contact had lock the door manually. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or local mechanic. the failure mileage was 58,000. jo
07/13/201145594
 7-13-2011 replaced door latch-right--4-19-2012 replaced door latch left and left window regulator.
03/04/201176590
 1 to 2 months after purchase the oil was completely out on my truck. they have attempted to fix the oil consumption is 3 to 4 times. now they are wanting to replace the piston that they have already ordered not knowing what kind of damage has been done.
11/25/20111
 Power door locks on my 2008 chevy silverado crew cab quit working on both drivers side doors. i only have 25,000 miles on the truck and have not returned it back to the dealer yet as the problem just started this weekend. i have checked the web and of course this is a very common occurance that chevy has tended to sweep under the rug and had not made a recall for this. this is a major inconvience and is a major safety hazard as well. i have my fingers crossed that the dealer will fix this problem but i have my doubts. my 3 year bumper to bumper warranty ran out in august. i purchased a new truck to avoid these types of aggravations and now regreting that decision. *tr
11/25/2011
 Power door locks on my 2008 chevy silverado crew cab quit working on both drivers side doors. i only have 25,000 miles on the truck and have not returned it back to the dealer yet as the problem just started this weekend. i have checked the web and of course this is a very common occurance that chevy has tended to sweep under the rug and had not made a recall for this. this is a major inconvience and is a major safety hazard as well. i have my fingers crossed that the dealer will fix this problem but i have my doubts. my 3 year bumper to bumper warranty ran out in august. i purchased a new truck to avoid these types of aggravations and now regreting that decision.
01/12/201144000
 All 4 lock actuators failed and with that, the body control module cannot properly work the security system. the power locks inside the vehicle work intermittently and seem to randomly unlock one of my doors. the automatic door lock when you put the car in gear does not work. this causes multiple safety risks. 1) failure of auto lock could result in carjacking and passenger ejection during a wreck 2) failure of security system to arm and alarm could lead to theft 3) intermittent and random unlocking of one door when unexpected results an unsecure vehicle despite deliberate owner effort and expectation of security and can result in theft and ejection4) since only the driver door has a key lock mechanism, i have to crawl through the cab to unlock back doors resulting in body strain and injury. do this*** google 2008 chevy silverado lock actuator failure. see how many thousands of vehicles this is happening to. i have never had one actuator fail, and in this vehicle it has been all 4 and that is happening to thousands. the cost is $1000 to repair and there is a national back order so they have to be aware of the problem. please help us little guys and make this right.
10/30/200950000
 All four door actuators have failed. have to manually lock/unlock doors.. i see this is a common problem. there should be a recall
08/13/201146108
 Intermittently, and now more frequent 1, 2 or all gauges go haywire, reading other than normal, and digital readout goes out. truck still works ok, but no accurate reading on gauges.
10/16/201041800
 2008 chevrolet silverado having electrical problems. door locks cycling, a/c not working intermittent, alt gauge fluctuating, fuel gauge fluctuating, engine stall, abs & tcs lights blinking. i reported the problem to my dealer and the kept it for a week. they ended up replacing the 175 amp megafuse and battery cables. i got back and have driven it for a week and everything seems to be working properly except the alt gauge. i intend on calling them back next week so i can drive it a little longer to see if any of the other issues persist.
06/21/201050000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that he received recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v240000 botice. component electrical system. he is not happy with the remedy. he stated that it cost him more than $100.00 to have the heated washer fluid system installed and he doesn't think the compensation is fair. rd
02/02/20109000
 The vehicle has numerous electrical problems. when driving the vehicle, the check airbags light will begin flashing, the door locks will begin actuating rapidly, the gauges will freeze, and the transmission begins shifting in and out of gear. this is a major safety concern.
03/10/20093000109/01/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet silverado. while depressing the brake pedal, the brake light illuminated. the brake light would go out if the contact slightly removed his foot from the brake pedal. the manufacturer and dealer both stated that this was a normal occurrence when the brake pedal is slightly released. the dealer and manufacturer could not assist with the repairs. there were no recalls available. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was less than 7,000. updated 07/01/09 *bf while towing a trailer, the vehicle would lurch forward when braking. the electric trailer brakes seemed to function off of the vehicle brake lights, which causes the trailer brakes to disengage even while applying brake pressure. the vehicles brake lights also flicker on and off while braking. updated 07/02/09.*jb
09/01/2008202/01/2008
 2008 chevrolet silverado. consumer has issues with the recall 08048 and other problems with the vehicle. *nj the consumer stated the windshield wipers activated on their own on several occasions, the right passenger door window lockout was inoperative, the right side door mirror tilt feature worked occasionally, the instrument panel lights worked intermittently and the radio/cd panel lights worked sometimes. the consumer stated he received a recall notice in the mail which stated a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control- circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction. recall 08v441000. *jb