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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V417000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2005 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 794 | 11/06/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/2006 | 11/01/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06102.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 3373 | 10013523 | Sir light on steady after bulb test and no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt | 04/20/2005 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chevy tahoe was in an accident and hit front drivers side into dirt embankment at 35-40 mph push drivers side tire back about 3 and buckled hood and fender and the airbags didn't go off. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2012 | 80000 | ||
| The service stability warning message displayed, abs warning light, tc tire deflation, and brake failure light. the first failure occured on or about february 13, 2012. i took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealership immediately and the repair was completed by march 27, 2012 after 3 attempts. the computer tester was alleged to show that the ebcm had failed and was replaced. this did not clear the defect and the same warnings continued when ever the car was washed or became wet from rain. the defect was said to be in the wire that powered the ebcm in the proximity of the firewall. the wire was stated to be frayed. when the wire was replaced the problem was corrected. i am concerned that the wire may have been damaged from abrasion near the firewall combined with corrosion from road salt. this could have lead to failure of the abs, airbags, and stability control at a time when it is most needed. | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55mph the vehicle crashed into a deer. the deer crashed into the vehicle on the passenger front quadrant however the airbags did not deploy. there was extensive damage to the vehicle. general motors informed the owner that he could bring it in and they would look at it at the owners expense. a police report was filed in the incident. the body damage on the vehicle has been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the current mileage is approximately 100,000. rd | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/18/2007 | 41093 | 1 | 04/09/2005 |
| Air bags failed to deploy in a crash. the frame of our 2005 chevrolet tahoe was buckled in the crash. crash test data was retrieved from the vehicle, although general motors does not feel that they are in a position to honor our request for damages against them. my husband and i both received back and neck injuries during the accident. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 1 | 01/07/2005 | |
| Dt: on july 16, 2005 while traveling at 55 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle. totaled the other vehicle. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. vehicle has not been inspected to see why theair bags did not deploy. air bag light came on. consumer called the dealership, and they advised consumer not drive the vehicle to the dealership because the airbags might deploy. the vehicle was taken to the body shop yesterday to be fixed. the consumer sprained back and neck. a police report was issued.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 4 | 01/03/2005 | |
| Dt the contact stated that air bag light came on intermittently. the vehicle has been to the dealer on three different occasions. the first time they said it was the sensor, and they replaced it. the second time they said it was the computer, and they replaced the computer. the third time they replaced a spring. the dealer said that the air bag may or may not deploy if involved in a car accident. the vehicle was taken the dealer for the fourth time. the air bag light affected the tire pressure light as well. they both come on and off intermittently. *ak | |||