Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
09V310000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/2004 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)185903ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/200907/29/2009
Defect SummaryGm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. virgin islands and utah. some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. a special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. in the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
NotesGm recall no. 09049.owners 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 .
06V139000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/2004 to 06/30/2005V (Vehicle)40473312/05/2006ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/27/200604/27/2006
Defect SummaryCertain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. the center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.
Consequence SummaryA following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. the recall began on december 5, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
NotesGm recall no. 06030.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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
PI-027010/01/201010037135Ready05/09/2011
PI-027010/01/201010037135Gm: the rear carpet may be damp or wet. the vehicles center stop light might also appear to not be sealed to the cab exterior. *rm05/09/2011
SB-0918609/01/201010035384Chevrolet/gmc: special coverage adjustment-brake lamps inoperative or continuous illumination. this may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. the performance of the brakes is not affected. *pe02/25/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
SB-0918609/01/201010035384Chevrolet/gmc: special coverage adjustment-brake lamps inoperative or continuous illumination. this may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. the performance of the brakes is not affected. *pe02/25/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
PIT-483504/01/200910030209Gmc/chevrolet: headlamp switch inop in manual mode only. headlights are always functional in automatic mode. this could be the result of a relay installed in the incorrect position with the ubec. *pe08/19/2009

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
RQ09001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/25/200907/30/2009BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION09V310000
 On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu i-series vehicles.the states and u.s. territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake lamp switch contamination failure can cause loss of the brake lamps or the brake lamps to stay on continuously, increasing the risk of rear-end crashes.gm has reported no crashes or injuries due to the failure of the brake lamp switch.odi initially reported one crash incident, but later downgraded the report due to the absence of actual property damage or cost incurred when the vehicle was lightly tapped from behind at low speed.this investigation is closed (see recall campaign 09v0310).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
PE05065GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/02/200505/01/2006BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE06V139000
 By letter dated april 26, 2006, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 06v139) involving certain model year (my) 2004-06 chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon and 2006 my isuzu i280/i350 vehicles.gm's recall covers 404,733 vehicles.gm reports that loss of brake lamp illumination was caused by insufficient plating on the stationary contact in the brake lamp switch.gm will replace the brake lamp switch assembly on all involved vehicles with the new switch that has the increased plating on the stationary contact.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.
RQ09001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/25/200907/30/2009BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION09V310000
 On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu i-series vehicles.the states and u.s. territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake lamp switch contamination failure can cause loss of the brake lamps or the brake lamps to stay on continuously, increasing the risk of rear-end crashes.gm has reported no crashes or injuries due to the failure of the brake lamp switch.odi initially reported one crash incident, but later downgraded the report due to the absence of actual property damage or cost incurred when the vehicle was lightly tapped from behind at low speed.this investigation is closed (see recall campaign 09v0310).

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05/26/2008520001
 This is regarding continued issues with nhtsa campaign id 06v139000 and nhtsa action number: pe05065 and the faulty brake lamp switch on this vehicle. the brake lamp switch originally failed around 2005 and was replaced under warranty. it failed again around 2006 and was replaced via recall. this switch failed a 3rd time in october of 2008 and the dealer would not fix under warranty as they claimed it had already been done so i paid out of pocket for the repair. this same brake switch lamp failed again on 05/26/2009 after less than 8 months and fewer than 8,000 miles, again leaving me without functioning brake lights. i will return to the dealer to have it replaced again, but that is not an acceptable outcome. it has become painfully obvious that gm has failed to fulfill its obligation to fix this dangerous situation in that it not only leaves me without functioning brake lights making it very difficult for other drivers to know that i am stopping, but there is no warning that this failure has occurred! i risk my life every time i get behind the wheel of this vehicle because the engineers at gm seem incapable of perfecting a $5 switch that is part of an automotive technology that has been in existence for nearly 100 years (brake lights). general motors may have conducted a recall, but they have not fixed the problem. after getting the lamp switch replaced for the 4th time i will request the faulty part and will gladly supply it to the nhtsa if requested. *tr
12/16/200885000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. in 2007, the brake lights were not working and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the contact assumed that the repair was made under the warranty and was not informed of a recall at that time. on december 16 2008, the contact realized that the brake lights failed again after someone almost rear ended her vehicle. she returned to the dealer and was informed that the previous repair was performed according to nhtsa campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the dealer stated that the diagnostic would cost $98, plus parts and labor to repair the failure again. the failure mileage was 85,000.
08/21/2008512501
 Apparently a continuing problem with defective brake light switches on my 2005 gmc canyon. brake lights cease to work as does the cruise control. i am complaining against gm, and d&j automotive in louisburg n.c. this is the third time that the switch will be replaced. the first time was under warranty, the second under recall, and as of now, there is no guarantee that i will not have to pay for it this time. unacceptable!!!!!!!! *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
03/24/2006104/24/2005
 Brand new truck, have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as hard to crank. could not pull out into traffic, had to wait until there was no one on the road because i would try to accelerate then it would stop/pause for a second then start to go again. took my truck to the dealership which they found one of the heads in the engine needed to be replaced. (which at first they told me i had a slow misfire on piston #2 and they had to replace a spring and a coil) a month later i finally got my truck back. one week later i heard a knocking noise so i took my truck back to dealership and was told my oil was low so they topped it off (didn't work by the way). still having hard time cranking periodically throughout the day. took it back to the dealership, they kept my truck for 4 days and said they could not find anything wrong with it except a loose starter bolt that they tightened. truck still cranking funny but was told there was nothing further they could do for me. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
01/20/2010405271
 My brake lights were malfunctioning. the brake light switch had to be replaced. *tr
05/26/2008520001
 This is regarding continued issues with nhtsa campaign id 06v139000 and nhtsa action number: pe05065 and the faulty brake lamp switch on this vehicle. the brake lamp switch originally failed around 2005 and was replaced under warranty. it failed again around 2006 and was replaced via recall. this switch failed a 3rd time in october of 2008 and the dealer would not fix under warranty as they claimed it had already been done so i paid out of pocket for the repair. this same brake switch lamp failed again on 05/26/2009 after less than 8 months and fewer than 8,000 miles, again leaving me without functioning brake lights. i will return to the dealer to have it replaced again, but that is not an acceptable outcome. it has become painfully obvious that gm has failed to fulfill its obligation to fix this dangerous situation in that it not only leaves me without functioning brake lights making it very difficult for other drivers to know that i am stopping, but there is no warning that this failure has occurred! i risk my life every time i get behind the wheel of this vehicle because the engineers at gm seem incapable of perfecting a $5 switch that is part of an automotive technology that has been in existence for nearly 100 years (brake lights). general motors may have conducted a recall, but they have not fixed the problem. after getting the lamp switch replaced for the 4th time i will request the faulty part and will gladly supply it to the nhtsa if requested. *tr
12/16/200885000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. in 2007, the brake lights were not working and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. the contact assumed that the repair was made under the warranty and was not informed of a recall at that time. on december 16 2008, the contact realized that the brake lights failed again after someone almost rear ended her vehicle. she returned to the dealer and was informed that the previous repair was performed according to nhtsa campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). the dealer stated that the diagnostic would cost $98, plus parts and labor to repair the failure again. the failure mileage was 85,000.
08/21/2008512501
 Apparently a continuing problem with defective brake light switches on my 2005 gmc canyon. brake lights cease to work as does the cruise control. i am complaining against gm, and d&j automotive in louisburg n.c. this is the third time that the switch will be replaced. the first time was under warranty, the second under recall, and as of now, there is no guarantee that i will not have to pay for it this time. unacceptable!!!!!!!! *tr
07/11/20067200207/28/2005
 Brake light switch failed on my 2005 canyon (brake lights would not shut off). complained to dealer when it was taken in for inspection a few days later. they adjusted switch passed the truck in inspection. a week later problem occurred again. was never notified of a recall. had to find that out in personal research. had to buy the part myself since no one would acknowledge the recall and did not have parts. *jb
06/09/200637000103/18/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked over night the brake light remained illuminated. the next day the battery was jump started before the vehicle started. during inspection the dealership determined the driver side rear brake light lens was melted however, the brake light switch continued to function. there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v139000, regarding the brake light switch. the vin was not included in the recall.
10/25/200531000206/07/2004
 Brake light/cruise control switch failure. second time in 30,000 miles replace switch each time. *nm

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