Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PIT-4855 | 05/01/2009 | 10030246 | Buick/chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: power sliding door does not power or manual unlock. diagnostics may reveal that sliding lock button on inside door panel will not move from locked to unlocked position. *pe | 09/02/2009 | |
| PIT-4663 | 06/01/2008 | 10026699 | Gmc: power sliding door only opens from inside/outside door handle(s). neither right/left sliding door will not open from the over head console switch, b-pillar switch, or rke key fob. *pe | 12/03/2008 | |
| PIC4845 | 06/01/2008 | 10025142 | Part restriction - power sliding door actuator control module assembly. *nj | 07/14/2008 | |
| 07-08-64-007 | 07/01/2005 | 070864007D | 10021456 | General power sliding door diagnosis/repair procedures. *kb updated 2/25/08. *nj updated 7/15/08. *nj updated 8/14/08. *pe updated 9/23/08. *pe | 04/27/2007 |
| 3798 | 3798A | 10021078 | Various power sliding door issues. *kb | 03/01/2007 | |
| 3532 | 05/01/2009 | PIT-3532B | 10016718 | Service vme - power sliding door adjustment procedure. *tt updated. *kb updated 11/23/09. *pe | 09/28/2005 |
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| PIT-4663 | 06/01/2008 | 10026699 | Gmc: power sliding door only opens from inside/outside door handle(s). neither right/left sliding door will not open from the over head console switch, b-pillar switch, or rke key fob. *pe | 12/03/2008 | |
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| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| EA07019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/11/2007 | 02/23/2009 | POWER SLIDING DOOR | ||
| Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's evaluation of the psd system notes numerous safeguards to preclude both unintentional and intentional power opening of the psd while the vehicle is in motion.a safety-defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.[see document file for additional information regarding this resume.] | ||||||
| PE07044 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/16/2007 | 12/11/2007 | POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING | ||
| Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (chevrolet uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 mph.odi has upgraded this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea07-019) to further assess this issue. | ||||||
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| PE07044 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/16/2007 | 12/11/2007 | POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING | ||
| Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (chevrolet uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 mph.odi has upgraded this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea07-019) to further assess this issue. | ||||||
| EA07019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/11/2007 | 02/23/2009 | POWER SLIDING DOOR | ||
| Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's evaluation of the psd system notes numerous safeguards to preclude both unintentional and intentional power opening of the psd while the vehicle is in motion.a safety-defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.[see document file for additional information regarding this resume.] | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 10000 | 5 | 05/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. while the gear shift was in park, the vehicle would not start; however, there was five gallons of gasoline in the vehicle. after adding more gasoline, the vehicle started. that vehicle continued to stall when it is parked on an incline. the dealer stated that is due to way the car is designed and advised her not to park on an incline. a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 30,000. updated 3/5/08 *cn updated 03/05/08 *tr | |||
| 07/26/2007 | 1 | ||
| Cracked dashboard. parts need to be replaced. mfg. used cheap materials. *tr | |||
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| 11/20/2007 | 25000 | ||
| The rear power doors on my 2006 uplander have constantly needed service. there have been times the door alarm goes off when the door is not actually open, we have to pull over and reset the doors by opening and closing them. the roller bearings have been replaced twice on the drivers slider. both doors have been serviced at least 10 times for improper closing, faulty sensor alarm dinging even when the doors are closed, sometimes it takes many attempts for the doors to close. the driver side door almost came completely off when the roller bearings broke. these doors are unsafe and beyond defective. | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the rear sliding door on the driver | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that the rear sliding door on the driver | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated the left side passenger door slides and open automatically on many occasions. the dealer was notified who informed him to bring the vehicle in for an inspection. the vehicle will be taken in within a day. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 71,000. mw | |||
| 03/15/2010 | |||
| 1st the check engine light keeps coming on and when put on diagnostic code came back po463. the van wouldn't pass emissions and when you fill up with has it would say it was empty. there's a loud popping noise sounds like at axle. it does this after you stop at red lights. i was told this had to do with axle and could break and cause fatal accident, the abs light keeps coming on and the braking system scared me to death. the doors constantly chime or ding and the doors will open going down the road. i was so upset because i have to transport my elderly aunt and and two children and before i was about to pay to have all this fixed i decided to check out recall. i am so shocked that you can look this up online and they are 1000 documented complaints on all the same problems but yet no recalls. is it gonna take people getting killed to do this. im praying for something less tragic and trying to save these precious lives. there is research and lawsuits that the chevrolet uplanders have alot of these problems from 2005 to 2008 especially with the doors and like me everyone gets annoyed and unplugs them and have to use them manually but why should we when are still paying for automatic doors. this van is truly unsafe and a lemon. i pray to god everyday to keep me safe while driving and have told my husband if i die while driving this vehicle he should sue!!! | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that sporadically, she was unable to open and close the vehicle sliding door whether automatically or manually. the contact mentioned that after closing the door the warning gauge would indicate that it was still open. in addition, the contact stated that as a result of the failure, a child's hand was caught in the door and she was unable to open the door in order to release the child's hand. the child was taken to the hospital and suffered minor bruising and swelling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem who sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was 95,000. | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that sporadically, she was unable to open and close the vehicle sliding door whether automatically or manually. the contact mentioned that after closing the door the warning gauge would indicate that it was still open. in addition, the contact stated that as a result of the failure, a child's hand was caught in the door and she was unable to open the door in order to release the child's hand. the child was taken to the hospital and suffered minor bruising and swelling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem who sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was 95,000. kmj | |||
| 08/11/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. the contact stated that she was unable to open and at times close the vehicle sliding door automatically or manually. the contact mentioned that after closing the door the vehicle would indicate that it was still open. in addition, the contact stated that as a result of the failure her daughter hand was caught in the door and was unable to open it in order to release her hand. the child had to be taken to the hospital and suffer minor bruising and swelling. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem who decided to send out an engineer to inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was 95,000. pm | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 6000 | ||
| The car has an automatic sliding door that does not always close. when we try to manually close it the automatic mechanism kicks in and opens the door back up. if we are able to get the door closed the bell dings inside the car indicating that the door is open, even though it is not. this has been an ongoing problem for the past two years. several parts were replaced on the door at the dealership and it worked temporarily but now the door is not working again. i bought an extended warranty when the car hit the 36000 mile mark because i knew i would continue to have problems. the car has been in service probably 10-15 times since it was purchased 3 years ago. the engine light also comes on at random for no apparent reason. | |||
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| 03/28/2009 | 57000 | 3 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. while driving at any speed, the rear driver's side sliding door suddenly opens. prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the doors were becoming very difficult to close. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the sliding door module needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 57,000. updated 09/18/09. *lj the fist time the consumer went to the dealership, they put a motor in the door on the drivers side rear sliding door and could not find a problem with the passenger rear sliding door. the second time, they were unable to find a problem. updated 09/18/09,*jb | |||
| 09/11/2006 | 15264 | 6 | 01/13/2006 |
| Purchased in jan 06. by sept 11, 2006 steering wheel became tight and heard noise under car when driving. steering shaft was binding and had to be replaced; could not locate noise. said may be related to steering shaft. sept 20, 2006, took car back to dealership for noise under van again; was told e-brake cable was hitting rear suspension. february 11, 2007, had to replace front worn tires with only 23, 275 miles on car and have an alignment. march 9, 2007, traction control and abs lights coming on as well as vehicle shaking. was told front brakes were 100% worn and back brakes were 80% worn and would not be replaced under warranty because this was normal wear and tear.(only had 23,989 miles on van). april 19, 2007, heard noised while driving, heard something like a spring pop, service engine light was coming on, and it was stalling when trying to start. both sway bars had to be replaced, spring pop was related to sway bars, and they could not find a problem related to the last two. now a year later with only 39,000, i have to take my car in for new brakes again. and my front tires are worn and need to be replaced again!!!!! i also had problems with my doors not closing; after they wiped off the little magnets at the bottom sometimes they still don't want to close. *tr | |||
| 02/07/2008 | 35755 | 20 | 04/13/2006 |
| I have had an ongoing problem with my van sliding doors not opening, opening when you don't want them to (driving, parked). it has become more common and i was driving up a steep incline and the door went flying open. most of the time the doors open when i am driving uphill. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2006 | 24 | 01/28/2006 | |
| The passenger automatic door on the drivers side opens without warning while driving, it has shut on my daughter, and it is misaligned. it is unpredicatable as to when this will happen. i have had it in for service 11 times just for the door. my stability and traction system has been in 3 times, and my whole steering component has been replaced. i am concerned about the door the most as i have two children. *jb | |||
| 03/12/2007 | 13450 | 3 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. while pumping gas in the vehicle, the contact's five year old child was able to open the door, which failed to remain shut. the contact had to hold the door with the pump nozzle before she was able to close the door. on another occasion, she stated that the door automatically opened by itself. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage is 19,000 and failure mileage was 13,450. | |||
| 05/01/2007 | 14500 | 3 | 05/31/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet uplander. when the contact attempted to open the electric sliding door on the driver side, it moved back and forth without locking in position. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage is 16,000 and failure mileage was 14,500. | |||
| 05/20/2006 | 5000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| The van is equipped with dual power sliding doors. i have had multiple repairs completed and they still do not function properly. on two occasions, they shut on one of my children, once causing a 5 x 2 bruise on my 8 year old and once causing my 5 year old to limp on a sore ankle for 2 days. additionally, every time i hit a bump, it disconnects from the sensors and sets off an alarm. my primary concern, however, was when i was driving 50 mph and the rear passenger door opened by itself. no one was injured, but it was very frightening. this is not a safe vehicle. *nm | |||
| 07/04/2006 | 27000 | 1 | 04/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the driver's side sliding door slid shut as the contact's child entered the vehicle. the contact was walking around to the other side of the vehicle, when the sliding door slid shut pinning the child to the door causing injury to the chest wall, face, scalp, and spine. there were no problems prior to the incident. the dealership determined that the sliding door catches were worn down after one year and new door catches were replaced. | |||
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| 11/01/2007 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Bought a 2006 uplander from royal chevrolet in richmond va. vehicle was sold to us in july 2007 as new. starting in oct-nov vehicle engine light comes on, in november tie rods and sway bars had to already be replaced, vehicle vibrates while sitting still,vehicle steering column creaks, clanks and screeches, vehicle sways to right and i have to overdrive to keep it on road safely, shakes while sitting still, rattling noise from right side back passenger area, headlight dim on their own while driving at night, rpms rev up with normal driving,gas reads empty with 1/4 tank in it and will not start if parked on downward incline. the only thing taken seriously was the tie rod and sway bars, they were fixed but van still shakes and does not feel safe. i wrote letters to the manufacturer and many weeks have gone by with no contact from them to help me fix my problems. *tr | |||