Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
08E050000K2 MOTOR CORPORATION E (Equipment)192112/17/2008OVSCGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/11/200808/14/2008571108
Defect SummaryK2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryWithout the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryK2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
08-08-42-00308/01/2009SB-08-08-42-003A10026005Gmc: stop lamps intermittently turn off after coming to a complete stop while still having pressure on brake pedal (replace stop lamp switch). *pe updated 3/1/10. *pe09/23/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - FOG LIGHTS
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: 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 t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: 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 t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - UNIT
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: 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 t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
10-08-42-001C02/01/201210043847Gm: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/ replacement (inspect bulb and connector). do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition. replace the bulb and inspect the connector. *js04/30/2012
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: 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 t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: 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 t12/04/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
SB-070842006C05/01/200910030591General motors: bcm calibrations available to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second state manufacturer, turn signals flash fast after factory box removed (upfitter). may need to have body control module (bcm) rear10/23/2009
07-08-452-006B05/01/200810025682Information on bcm calibrations available to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer, turn signals flash fast after factory box removed (upfitter). chassis cab models and pickups with box delete op08/29/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
SB-070842006C05/01/200910030591General motors: bcm calibrations available to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second state manufacturer, turn signals flash fast after factory box removed (upfitter). may need to have body control module (bcm) rear10/23/2009
PIT-4696A09/01/200810026701Gmc: 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 t12/04/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06/09/2009130001
 If i am going down the road and press my brake pedal and then let up a little bit so that i don't have as much pressure on the brakes the brake lights go out. they go out before i am off of my brakes. so if i am coasting down a hill and apply my brakes and then realize that i have applied too much pressure and i have to let out a little bit to calibrate the pressure correctly my brake lights do not stay on, they go out before the pedal is completely released. i want my brake lights to stay on until i let off my brakes completely, it shouldn't matter how much pressure i have on my brakes, if my brakes are on so should my lights. the reason i am concerned with this is because i had someone nearly run into the back of my car. also if i am sitting at a redlight and ease up on the brake pedal but still at a full stop, the brake lights go out while i am sitting there, i have to press my brake pedal all the way down to get the brake lights to come on and stay one, if i have any pressure on the pedal the lights should stay on. this has scared me plenty of times at night because i will be stopped and the person behind me has to slam on their brakes to keep from hitting me. i believe this is a design flaw in the brake system with my 08 silverado. i have been to the dealer to get this fixed as a warranty issue but they say failure to replicate problem. so that is why i am filling out the complaint. *tr