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 04/01/2002 to 11/30/2002 | 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 - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| PIT5141B | 04/01/2012 | 10043918 | Gm: blower inoperative after control module replacement. this may occur if the speed is set to any speed position, except for low, when the key is turned off. upon nest key up, the blower motor may be inoperative. also included model chevro | 05/01/2012 | |
| 040139009 | 08/01/2004 | 10011191 | Hvac blower motor inoperative or stays running. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 01459 | 11/18/2003 | 10004261 | Hvac mode actuator cam gear alignment is incorrect after replacement. *tt | 11/24/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 3095 | 01/01/2004 | 10010244 | Operation of rear glass release key cylinder. to include 2005 trailblazer and buick rainier. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3037 | 01/01/2004 | 10009632 | Intermittent rear liftglass concerns. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 061803 | 06/18/2003 | 10003706 | Power window motors occasionally or intermittently inoperative. diagnosis/troubleshooting. *tt | 10/28/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 3225 | 10010644 | Outside rear view mirror moves in the wrong direction compared to the switch. *eh | 12/03/2004 | ||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 09242002 | 09/24/2002 | 10008626 | Outside mirrors do not return to the original position after using the reverse tilt curb assist feature. *tt | 08/10/2004 | |
| 030864032 | 09/01/2003 | 10004342 | Availability of replacement parts for outside rearview mirror. *tt | 12/03/2003 | |
| 030864033 | 09/01/2003 | 10004343 | Availability of replacement mirror actuator. *tt | 12/03/2003 | |
| 020864021 | 10/01/2002 | 10000160 | Outside rearview mirrors do not return to their original position after using curb view assist feature. *tt | 02/13/2003 | |
| 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 - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 040843007 | 08/01/2004 | 10011226 | Rear wiper does not clean rear window. *eh | 01/11/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01899 | 01/01/2004 | 10006474 | Initialization and re-initialization of sunroof mdiv motor. also including 2003 buick rainier, and 2004 chevrolet trailblazer ext. *mr | 05/04/2004 | |
| 030867004 | 06/01/2003 | 10002878 | Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt | 09/30/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| 3110C | 10017249 | Wiper/washer will not shut off or other possible issues. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 02112004 | 02/11/2004 | 10012989 | Water can enter the windshield wiper module causing a short circuit or corrosion of components while in use. *tt | 04/05/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| 062503 | 06/25/2003 | 10003719 | Windshield washer nozzles being clogged ir aimed improperly. vme message. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 07062004 | 07/06/2004 | 10013180 | Water seep into the windshield wiper module. *eh | 04/12/2005 | |
| 3110A | 3110D | 10010201 | Washer motor for the front wipers continuously runs while the key on. *sc update. *tt | 11/04/2004 | |
| 040843005B | 10/01/2005 | 040843005C | 10008492 | Windshield wiper motor module assemblies. *mj | 08/03/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||
| EA04002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/06/2004 | 02/10/2004 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 04V061000 | |
| On september 17, 2003, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe03-042) to investigate alleged windshield wiper failure in certain model year (my) 2002 and 2003 chevrolet trailblazer and trailblazer ext, gmc envoy and envoy xl, and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis on january 6, 2004, and the scope was expanded to include certain my 2003 isuzu ascender vehicles.all subject vehicles are built on general motors | ||||||
| EA04002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/06/2004 | 02/10/2004 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 04V046000 | |
| On september 17, 2003, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe03-042) to investigate alleged windshield wiper failure in certain model year (my) 2002 and 2003 chevrolet trailblazer and trailblazer ext, gmc envoy and envoy xl, and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis on january 6, 2004, and the scope was expanded to include certain my 2003 isuzu ascender vehicles.all subject vehicles are built on general motors | ||||||
| PE03042 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/2003 | 01/06/2004 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | ||
| The subject vehicles (chevrolet trailblazer (ext), gmc envoy (xl), and oldsmobile bravada) are built on the gmt360 and gmt370 platforms and were originally equipped with a windshield wiper assembly referred to as the | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | ||||||
| PE03042 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/17/2003 | 01/06/2004 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | ||
| The subject vehicles (chevrolet trailblazer (ext), gmc envoy (xl), and oldsmobile bravada) are built on the gmt360 and gmt370 platforms and were originally equipped with a windshield wiper assembly referred to as the | ||||||
| EA04002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/06/2004 | 02/10/2004 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 04V061000 | |
| On september 17, 2003, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe03-042) to investigate alleged windshield wiper failure in certain model year (my) 2002 and 2003 chevrolet trailblazer and trailblazer ext, gmc envoy and envoy xl, and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis on january 6, 2004, and the scope was expanded to include certain my 2003 isuzu ascender vehicles.all subject vehicles are built on general motors | ||||||
| EA04002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/06/2004 | 02/10/2004 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | 04V046000 | |
| On september 17, 2003, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe03-042) to investigate alleged windshield wiper failure in certain model year (my) 2002 and 2003 chevrolet trailblazer and trailblazer ext, gmc envoy and envoy xl, and oldsmobile bravada vehicles.the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis on january 6, 2004, and the scope was expanded to include certain my 2003 isuzu ascender vehicles.all subject vehicles are built on general motors | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 7 | ||
| Product recall involving 2003 oldsmobile bravada. *mr the front leather seat was worn to the point that it was cracked, the windshield wipers stopped, the alignment of the wheels were off, there was a broken hinge which was repaired many times and was previously broken, the check engine light had come on, the vehicle pulled to the left when it was driven in reverse and the transmission or the steering made a loud grinding noise. *sc the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. *jb | |||