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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V046000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/2000 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 581394 | 07/06/2004 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/04/2004 | 02/06/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. the recall began july 6, 2004. owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04005.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 3151 | 01/01/2004 | 10009986 | Inside rear view mirror does not display ambient temperature with cj2 option. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 3110A | 3110D | 10010201 | Washer motor for the front wipers continuously runs while the key on. *sc update. *tt | 11/04/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 30000 | ||
| Our 2002 chevy trailblazer mirrors will not reset to the memory positions. the mirrors change positions by themselves and have to be readjusted everytime the car ignition is turned off. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 110000 | ||
| 2002 chevy trailblazer the windshield wipers claim they have already been fixed and will not be fixed again my thing is if it is a continuing problem with the wipers not fixed then they should be fixed until the proble is solved we have to ride around when it is not raining or drive another vehiicle because we cant afford to have it fixed our selves i called chevrolet and they said to bad it was up to us only one recall. can you help fix this problem or will this continue to go unnoticed thank you so much | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 123000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a used 2002 chevrolet trailblazer vin# [xxx] and the windshield wiper systems will not turn on and ceased operation while in use. (moisture sensitive wiper system) there was a recall for this issue on 2/4/2004 recall id #69922 i contacted chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and was told that the vehicle was serviced on 7/2004 for a seal assembly and there was nothing further they could do. however the problem still exists the information below was posted in the recall ad: because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module. consequence depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash. how can chevrolet get away with selling a product with known defects and not be held responsible for insuring that these defects are properly fixed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 06/14/2005 | 31000 | 1 | 09/09/2002 |
| Dt: rear window blew out while consumer was removing her children from the rear seat. this happened at about 7:30 pm in the evening. temperature said about 92 degrees. the plastic cover over the third brake light, located on top and inside of the back window, cracked. the whole housing. the window supports, were the shock stile. they were pulling and window broke. vehicle was serviced regularly at dealer.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 1 | 05/11/2002 | |
| 2002 chevy trail blazer ext on 3/3/07 - while driving truck on highway the truck stopped running. restarted truck and pulled over to side of road. truck stopped running again. my husband noticed the oil pressure gauge which indicated no oil pressure. truck was then taken to repair shop. our mechanic stated that it need a new oil pump, which is located in the engine- this was too big a job for his station. my husband called general motors, spoke to their representative, who stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and in order for them to do cost sharing with us the vehicle would need to be taken to a gm authorized repair dealer. after numerous attempts to contact that same rep - we were informed by the chevy dealer that we needed to pay for the diagnostics(635.00) or they would charge us storage fees. still no contact from gm rep - our truck is still not fixed and still have not been able to get response from gm - other issues with this same truck have been at our expense: replaced rear window motors for window, air conditioning compressor, rear tail lights (twice) due to recall and lights not working - seat adjustment switches panel (twice) now this expense which will cost over 4372.00 if no other damage was done to truck by oil pressure not working. *jb | |||
| 10/29/2005 | 2 | ||
| Power window motor failure. this is the second time the motor has gone out on rear window. the 1st time car under war. now its not. there must be a problem with the motors. *jb | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 5 | 05/31/2002 | |
| I own a 2002 trail blazer ext. i bought it brand new and i have had many many problems with it. i finally have had it and decided to see if the internet reported any similar problems and to my amazement there are many people out there with the same problems, but here is my story. i have had to have the brake lights electrical system on both sides replaced, molding around the license plate frame repaired, oxygen sensor replaced, sway bars replaced, windshield wiper motors replaced, left side passenger window motor broke twice, gas tank replaced because it was leaking gas and now it is back in the shop once again because the engine light came on and i had the onstar system do an engine analysis and they said something is wrong with my power train. i took it to the dealership and they call to tell me the gas tank is leaking gas and needs to be replaced. i told them i just had it done in october 2003. they told me i could not drive my vehicle. i see there was a recall done on some 2002 trailblazers due to a problem like this, but they say my vehicle is not one of them. why? i am having the same problems with the gas tank. this is the second one. i am lucky i took it in or something may have happened if it is this dangerous. i would appreciate a response back. thank you, kathy yates. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 04/10/2007 | 35999 | 2 | 07/28/2002 |
| The right mirror, when switching from driver 2 to driver 1, keeps clicking. this is the second time that this happened. first time it was fixed, it was may 24, 2004. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 61000 | 5 | 07/15/2002 |
| Dt the drivers and passengers rear door handles will not open properly. consumer has to go inside the vehicle to open the doors. also, there was a recall for the windsheild wiper and washer, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. the windshiel wipers start on their own, and one could hear the motor going without windshield wipers being on. consume rpulled the fuse on the washer motor but wipers continued to run. this happened last tuesday july 19,2005. *ak | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 5 | 05/31/2002 | |
| I own a 2002 trail blazer ext. i bought it brand new and i have had many many problems with it. i finally have had it and decided to see if the internet reported any similar problems and to my amazement there are many people out there with the same problems, but here is my story. i have had to have the brake lights electrical system on both sides replaced, molding around the license plate frame repaired, oxygen sensor replaced, sway bars replaced, windshield wiper motors replaced, left side passenger window motor broke twice, gas tank replaced because it was leaking gas and now it is back in the shop once again because the engine light came on and i had the onstar system do an engine analysis and they said something is wrong with my power train. i took it to the dealership and they call to tell me the gas tank is leaking gas and needs to be replaced. i told them i just had it done in october 2003. they told me i could not drive my vehicle. i see there was a recall done on some 2002 trailblazers due to a problem like this, but they say my vehicle is not one of them. why? i am having the same problems with the gas tank. this is the second one. i am lucky i took it in or something may have happened if it is this dangerous. i would appreciate a response back. thank you, kathy yates. *ak | |||