Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3359 | 10013530 | Interior lights inoperative after bcm replacement b2618 diagnostic trouble code. *tt | 04/21/2005 | ||
| 3031A | 01/01/2004 | 10009647 | Driver information center (dic) stays in bulb check. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 02136 | 01/01/2004 | 10007811 | Intermittent battery light comes on, intermittent no crank. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| 00632 | 01/01/2004 | 10007620 | 4.3l l35 engine-diagnostic trouble code p0300 but no misfire can felt. *mj | 07/06/2004 | |
| 010856003A | 06/01/2001 | 010856003 | 623039 | Some customers may comment on securyty lamp illuminates while driving; the engine cranks but will not start and the security lamp is flasing; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt | 10/25/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 47145 | 5 | 11/25/2000 |
| Replaced carburetor, ignition coil and rotor. steering fluid pump leaks, rust coming through paint, doors do not lock manuallyand can not open back hatch. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 84537 | 100 | 05/03/2003 |
| Passenger side power window goes part way down, will not go out - intermittent problem increased to permanent problem. now goes down maybe 1/2 inch, only goes up 1/32 inch at a time. has been repaired twice, needs repair again. i purchased the vehicle used in 6/03, not long after that, problem surfaced in increasing regularity. when i had problem repaired by dealer in 1/04, i was told this had been repaired before. items repaired / replaced, were: 1314wsc95 - electrical misc. po45391 - motor po45386 - actuator several rivets. the repair facility described the window problem as binding, and a also found that the door lock was not activating properly due to a door lock mechanism problem (the actuator) as having an internal short. the repair of 1/04 was good for about 14 months (dealer refused to warrant work), when in 3/05, the problem had gradually returned. when i asked the dealer if this was a common problem, he said it was not. i recently decided to look into the problem as i am about to have it repaired again, and see that the passenger windows on gmc vans have been a problem for a long time. i believe the malfunctioning window is a hazard, as it creates a dangerous situation for the driver when distracted by a malfunctioning window, which is used to protect the vehicles occupants from weather, smoke, dust and dirt, wind and even potential criminals. my attention has been drawn away from the normal hazards of urban and highway driving by the distraction of a malfunctioning window. why has this been allowed to be a prolific problem for so long? i wonder just how many complaints you have received on this issue? does someone have to actually die before you take action? *nm | |||
| 01/06/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Vehical distroyed by electrical fire. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/12/2004 | 48000 | 10/20/2001 | |
| Open circuit condition that results in stop lamps and rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected. the loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and or is stopped and could result in a crash. this description was taken from nhtsa campaign id # 01v364000 and is the exact same problem i am having with my 2001 gmc safari van. the local gmc dealer wants almost $500.00 to repair this item. i feel gmc should repair this at no charge 1st because it is a safety defect which could cause serious injury if involved in an accident and 2nd they have the exact same problems on several other models as per your campaign id # 01v364000. gmc say's there is no recall on the safari van so they will not cover the repair. any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated! thank you, jay scott. *nm | |||
| 09/12/2003 | 44000 | 1 | 09/14/2001 |
| 2001 gmc safari van caught fire burned to ground after started. white smoke came from dash immediately after started. *jb | |||