Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 07-08-43-010 | 03/01/2008 | 070843010A | 10024761 | Windshield wiper streak at low vehicle speeds (replace windshield wipers and arms). *nj | 05/19/2008 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| 07-08-43-010 | 03/01/2008 | 070843010A | 10024761 | Windshield wiper streak at low vehicle speeds (replace windshield wipers and arms). *nj | 05/19/2008 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||
| EA08010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/2008 | 09/08/2008 | NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V441000 | |
| In a letter dated august 27, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 08v-441) to address a safety relateddefect that can result in engine compartment fire in approximately 850,000 vehicles equipped with a heated windshield washer fluid option.the subject vehicles of this investigation comprise over three-quarters of the recall population. according to gm, a short circuit on the printed circuit board for the windshield washer fluid heater module may overheat the control-circuit ground wire. this may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor or cause smoke and in rare cases it may cause a fire.as a remedy, gm dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse. in addition to the subject vehicles, several other gm models with the heated windshield washer fluid option are included in recall 08v-441: my 2006-2008 buick lucerne (manufactured august 2005 through november 2007); my 2008 buick enclave (manufactured february 2007 through april 2007); my 2006-2008 cadillac dts (manufactured may 2007 through november 2007); my 2007-2008 saturn outlook (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007); and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia (manufactured august 2006 through april 2007) vehicles.gm is instructing owners to take their vehicle to a dealer for service if they experience symptoms of windshield washer heater module short circuits. gm's recall resolves the safety defect concerns pursued by this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 11/11/2007 | 230 | 1 | |
| 2007- gmc yukon xl denali purchased on 11/09/2007. 1 week after picking up this new vehicle we noticed distorted images when driving. this is most noticeable at night time. the windshield has numerous waves throughout, causing the images to be distorted. after driving for awhile you get a feeling you are on a boat, makes you dizzy and gives you a headache. the dealership referred me to gmc. gmc's donna mowet (866-790-5600 xt 12023 service request #71-622065992) reported to me via phone yesterday (05/20/08) after about 2 months, ...the technicians have determined that this is a normal normal characteristics of the windshield and that no further action will be taken by gmc or the dealership, hence it does not qualify for the new vehicle warranty...... i requested i be allowed to return the vehicle to which she stated it would not qualify for a buy back. please keep in mind that no technician ever looked at my specific vehicle, the dealership informed me of that and handed me a service bulletin, explaining that i will have to contact gmc. in addition, i will like to point out that the service bulletin was issues on feb. 2008 after the vehicles have been built and sold, not before they were released. there were no service bulletins available when i made my purchase and there was no warning advising me as a consumer that the windshield had normal characteristic flaws that may cause distortion while operating this vehicle. i am requesting that nhtsa please look at this matter immediately so no deaths or injuries occur and have gmc comply with the new vehicle warranty or have then buy the vehicle back. i would like to also state that our previous vehicle was a 2002 gmc yukon xl denali and that we were happy and had no major issues nor was the wind shield warped for over 1000,000 miles. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 07/22/2006 | 1 | 07/22/2006 | |
| The monitor for the rear entertainment system is obstructing my rear view mirror view. between the monitor and the rear gate window latch i have about 2 inches of mid view that is not caught by the side view mirrors. they said they were sending me a coupon for an oil change - not a good solution in my mind. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 10/25/2006 | 3848 | 2 | 08/15/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver side mirror had a lot of vibration. the dealership installed foam in an attempt to repair, but the problem persisted. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/21/2008 | 3000 | 1 | 01/30/2008 |
| Design of windshield wipers ensures that driver's vision will be obscured during moderate and heavier snowfall. *tr | |||