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 | |||||
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| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V410000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2006 to 06/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 88809 | 10/13/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/14/2008 | 08/19/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 88,809 my 2008 buick enclave, and my 2007-2008 gmc acadia and saturn outlook vehicles currently or previously registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, wyoming, and the district of columbia. if a buildup of snow or ice on the windshield or on the wipers restricts the movement of the wiper arm, the windshield wiper linkage may become detached from the motor shaft and the wipers may become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this were to occur, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new wiper crank arm, driver's side link, and a crank arm nut. the recall began o october 13, 2008. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 08091.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 08-277A | 09/01/2008 | 10026806 | Gmc: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. if condition were to occur, water may enter the interior of the vehicle and dampen the carpet, upholstery, and other interior components. csc letter was received. *pe | 12/19/2008 | |
| 08207A | 09/01/2008 | 10026541 | Gmc: vehicles equipped with a sunroof, may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter received. *pe | 11/06/2008 | |
| 08207 | 09/01/2008 | 10026502 | Gm: vehicles equipped with sunroof, may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter. *pe | 11/03/2008 | |
| 08207 | 09/01/2008 | 08207A | 10026482 | Gm: sunroof water leak; install drain tube extensions. vehicles equipped with a sunroof may have a condition in which water is not properly drained away from the sunroof. csc letter was received. updated 11/4/08. *pe | 10/31/2008 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-08248 | 10/01/2008 | 10028687 | General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| SB-08248 | 10/01/2008 | 10028687 | General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| SB-08248 | 10/01/2008 | 10028687 | General motors: windshield wipers may become inoperative under heavy snow and ice loads. csc letter was received. *pe | 05/14/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| 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 | |||
| 01/31/2013 | 41000 | 1 | |
| I have owned this car for about a year and since i have owned it have had nothing but problems. first the struts were blown, the dash lights would go from bright to dim, the steering wheel made a clicking noise, the windows leak...this car only has 41,000 miles i mean come on! now the transmission has completely failed and after reading other websites it sounds like i will be paying $4,000 dollars. i am a new mom and have 3 step kids. i can't feel safe in my car because i'm worried about it breaking down constantly. now i have to dump all this money that i don't have into it. i really just want to cut my losses, but is that really the best thing to do? i'm stuck with this junker car and i couldn't feel more sorry for all these other people having the same issues. i'm absolutely miserable. thanks gmc you suck. *tr | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Front and rear wiper and spray control working backwards. the front control switch ativates the front wipers and rear spray and the rear control switch operates the rear wipers and front spray. this appears to have occurred after service recall for heating and snow/ice issues as it worked properly before the service. | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 15000 | 1 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. the contact stated that the windshield washer inserts that rest on the hood of the vehicle were cracked. later, the inserts disappeared from the vehicle and the wipers were operable; however, the windshield wiper cleaner would not function. the contact called several local dealers and the part was unavailable for repairs. the failure and current mileages were less than 15,000. updated 03-04-09 *bf the consumer was told it would take 6 weeks for the parts to arrive. updated 03/05/09. *jb | |||
| 08/06/2008 | 16000 | 3 | 05/15/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. after rainy weather conditions, the front driver's side of the vehicle sustained water leakage from the sunroof. the front passenger side exhibited excessive water accumulation on the floor area and a strong odor in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the vehicle was repaired and the floor panel was replaced. in addition, the front driver's side door failed to lock. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. the contact stated that if the moisture issue remained uncorrected, mold could form in the vehicle. the vehicle is currently at an authorized dealer for repair. the failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 19,000. updated 1/26/09 *cnthe gas cap was cracked, there was a vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. the dealer machined the rotors, the vehicle pulled to the left, the tire pressure monitor light illuminated, but the dealer could not duplicate the consumer's concern. updated 01/26/09. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2007 | 2 | ||
| On two occasions while driving my car on a snowy day, on a major highway my windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing a major crash. the dealer stated that the rod that connects the wipers to the motor broke off causing the wipers to stop. i had to have the car flatbed to a gmc dealer. there is no recall on the failure. the dealer just keeps making the same connection. this failure makes driving my car on bad weather days very dangerous. my wife is afraid to drive this car in bad weather. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 4 | 05/01/2007 | |
| 2007 gmc acadia. consumer expresses discontent in regards to several repairs and malfunctions with the vehicle *tgw the heater core leaked, the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty tuning valve, the auxiliary a/c evaportor was leaking and had to e replaced, the water pump, engine mount, and torque converter all had to be replaced, as well as the master cylinder which was leaking. also, the abs light and stabiltrak lights illuminated. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Front and rear wiper and spray control working backwards. the front control switch ativates the front wipers and rear spray and the rear control switch operates the rear wipers and front spray. this appears to have occurred after service recall for heating and snow/ice issues as it worked properly before the service. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/03/2009 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Recall on my gmc 2007 acadia for leaking sunroof. recall work done on 09/24/08. replaced faulty drain tubes recall #08207. a few months later, on 04/03/09, my car was leaking water onto the dashboard, from the dome lights, window airbag. the water was pooled in my dome lights (8 total lights). took truck in to be repaired that day. they could not get to it for 3 days, work was done on 04/06/09. i was told the procedures they had to perform the recall back in sept. were incorrect, therefore causing the problem/leaking. i was also told that i was not the only one this happened to. i was not notified of the recall on the recall and as a result, my sunroof leaked and filled my truck with water and who knows what type of damage will result because of it. electrical? will my airbag work? mold? i was told there will be no damage as a result but how can that be guaranteed? *tr | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| I owned a 2007 acadia and had 4 sunroof leaks and gm bought it back because it was a lemon. the last time it leaked the sunroof glass was replaced along with the seal, that seamed to fix the problem. i currently own a 2008 acadia and there has been no problems with water leaks. *tr | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 4 | 06/01/2007 | |
| 2007 gmc acadia with water damage. consumer states that the moon roof, dvd player, and right drivers door is leaking water. the vehicle now has water damage, mold and rust. *kb the dealer found the drain hose off at the sunroof. they installed zip ties to the end of the hoses, however the problem continued. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/16/2007 | 3 | 02/13/2007 | |
| 2007 gmc acadia with several serious safety issues. she states that the vehicle has had these problems: a large puddle of oil under the vehicle, windshield wipers stopped working, battery died and side curtain airbags deployed while driving. *kb the dealer told the consumer the front shaft seal needed to be replaced to correct the leak from the transmission. they also stated there was a drain on the system that caused the battery to fail. the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer where they upgraded the transmission, which had to be done twice. the power steering made a loud noise, the consumer stated it sounded as if the pump was about seize and then the steering becomes hard. the vehicle rolled backwards while in drive on a slight incline.*jb updated 04/10/08 | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 gmc acadia. the contact started the ignition and activated the windshield washer. the fluid dispensed quickly and forcefully from the reservoir and failed to disengage. the failure occurred whenever she activated the windshield washer device. one year prior to the failure, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v410000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages). the authorized dealer refused to repair the vehicle due to a misunderstanding. the vehicle has not been repaired and will be taken to another dealer for the recall repair. the failure and current mileages were 32,000. | |||
| 12/23/2007 | 2 | ||
| On two occasions while driving my car on a snowy day, on a major highway my windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing a major crash. the dealer stated that the rod that connects the wipers to the motor broke off causing the wipers to stop. i had to have the car flatbed to a gmc dealer. there is no recall on the failure. the dealer just keeps making the same connection. this failure makes driving my car on bad weather days very dangerous. my wife is afraid to drive this car in bad weather. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2008 | 10011 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2007 gmc acadia, my side curtain airbags deployed. the incident almost causing me to have a serious mva. also causing extensive interior damage. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 75000 | ||
| Water has been pouring in the interior of the vehicle. it started in the rear overhead lights, dvd player and has progressed to the front of the interior, soaking the dash board and causing the electrical system to malfunction. so much as killing the battery, the rear door opening on its own, the heat not responding to the front . i spoke to technicians in salisbury where i bought the car, a gmc dealership. he has stated my warranty had run out, never stating this was a common problem with the acadia. i thought it was a seal problem and set out to order one from the same dealership and was advised it that time, it was proablably the drain hoses, od course the problem was not identified as being common with this vehicle. but was told to blow out the drain hoses i have to put plastic over my car to prevent water from entering, my research has discovered several other owners with the same problem, i would like to see gmc held responsible for this and be made to correct the problem | |||
| 12/27/2012 | 55800 | ||
| Wipers quit working at 40mph in a freezing fog/rain. i lifted hood and could see wiper linkage dangling inside cowl of vehicle. i have read and seen that this is a open recall for vehicle in states with common winter weather. | |||