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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V240000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1365070 | 06/11/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/2010 | 06/04/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 buick, lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; model year 2008-2009 buick enclave; cadillac cts; model year 2007-2009 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; saturn outlook; and model year 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). a recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. however, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on hwfs modules after this improvement was installed. these incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device's thermal protection feature. the significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the hwfs fluid chamber. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. an updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIT-5184 | 10/01/2012 | 10047839 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: will have inoperative cruise control; inoperative or unwanted activation of radio controls; backlighting flashes, flickers or inoperative due to possible short to ground on steering wheel coil connector x2. models | 12/10/2012 | |
| PIT5074F | 05/01/2012 | 10044242 | Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model | 05/24/2012 | |
| PIP-4966 | 10/01/2011 | 10042386 | Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: certain vehicles experiencing erratic or inoperative speedometer or anti-lock brake system message or malfunctioning indicator light displaying in driver's information center. *pe | 12/06/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5090 | 05/01/2011 | 10038768 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5090 | 05/01/2011 | 10038768 | Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 s | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5043 | 11/01/2010 | 10037572 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-5043 | 11/01/2010 | 10037572 | Gm: on some hybrid vehicles after updating software there is an internal trouble code stored and it won't go away. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| SB-10-06-04-001 | 01/01/2010 | 10034369 | Chevrolet/gmc/pontiac: intermittent mil/check engine light on, dtc p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0454 or p0455 (install fuel tank pressure sensor cover). this condition may be caused by normal water accumulation or condensation bloc | 11/08/2010 | |
| PIT-4874 | 06/01/2009 | 10032867 | Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: sir mil with dtc b0081. can be set in the sdm and pps. in most cases, this dtc will set due to a communication fault and does not always require a module replacement. inspect the pps and sdm powers, grounds, and | 06/04/2010 | |
| PIP-4713 | 10/01/2009 | 10032450 | Chevrolet/gmc: inspect for wire harness chafes near connector x108. dealer may encounter a concern of the ses light on with reduced power. diagnostics may reveal dtc's p0193, p0522 and/or p0652. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| PIT-4816A | 08/01/2009 | 10032396 | Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: multiple electrical concerns with dtc c0900 - keywords battery c/k cable clock crank cycle door dimming flicker gage gauge gmc hvac inop inoperative instrument intermittent ipc lock no panel power radio stall start | 03/15/2010 | |
| SB-09184A | 10/01/2009 | 10032328 | Gmc/chevrolet: material over sensing & diagnostic module retaining moisture. vehicles may have a condition where an electronic component located beneath the driver's seat may corrode due to a significant quantity of snow and/or water cont | 03/05/2010 | |
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| PIT-4665A | 11/01/2008 | 10028264 | General motors: during normal diagnostics and/or repair verification the abs light, traction control and/or stabilitrak indicators may be on with no dtc's displayed by the ebcm. *pe | 03/19/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| PIT-4539L | 11/01/2010 | 10037569 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-4539L | 11/01/2010 | 10037569 | Gm: a driver motor generator control module is being put on restriction. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| CSP-10414 | 01/01/2012 | 10043504 | Gmc/chevrolet: see docuemtn search button for owner letter. auxiliary battery feed may cause fusible link to melt and open circuit to prevent damage or fire in wiring harness, due to electrical over load. *pe | 04/06/2012 | |
| PIT-5090 | 05/01/2011 | 10038768 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5090 | 05/01/2011 | 10038768 | Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 s | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-07-06-03-002C | 07/01/2010 | 10036524 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIC-4872 | 06/01/2009 | 10032866 | Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: sir mil on with dtc b1325 sym 03. during a low battery/voltage condition the passenger presence system may set a b1325 sym 03 along with other faults that are caused by the low batter/voltage condition. *pe | 06/04/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| SB-07-06-03-002C | 07/01/2010 | 10036524 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi). *pe | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| PIT-5090 | 05/01/2011 | 10038768 | Gm: there may be multiple electrical issues such as: no start, starter stays engaged, fog lamps won't turn on, washing fluid not spraying, park and reverse lights stay on, battery goes dead, and a buzz noise underneath the dash. 2007-2011 s | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIT-5090 | 05/01/2011 | 10038768 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | |||||
| PIT-5144 | 02/01/2012 | 10043486 | Chevrolet/gmc: stop lamp switches has failed but not confirmed, due to possible code set by wiring/terminal issue at brake switch. *pe | 04/04/2012 | |
| PIT-4801B | 06/01/2010 | 10036564 | Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). this concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. there are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no in | 03/30/2011 | |
| PIT-4900A | 06/01/2010 | 10036546 | Chevrolet/gmc: service trailer brake message with dtc(s) c1115, c1116, c1117, and/or c1118 (inspect wiring near parking brake pedal). this concern may be very intermittent and can occur with or without a trailer connected to truck. *pe | 03/28/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| PIT-5043 | 11/01/2010 | 10037572 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-5043 | 11/01/2010 | 10037572 | Gm: on some hybrid vehicles after updating software there is an internal trouble code stored and it won't go away. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-4665A | 11/01/2008 | 10028264 | General motors: during normal diagnostics and/or repair verification the abs light, traction control and/or stabilitrak indicators may be on with no dtc's displayed by the ebcm. *pe | 03/19/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4801B | 06/01/2010 | 10036564 | Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). this concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. there are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no in | 03/30/2011 | |
| PIT-4730A | 06/01/2010 | 10036550 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; spee | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIT-4900A | 06/01/2010 | 10036546 | Chevrolet/gmc: service trailer brake message with dtc(s) c1115, c1116, c1117, and/or c1118 (inspect wiring near parking brake pedal). this concern may be very intermittent and can occur with or without a trailer connected to truck. *pe | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIP-4817 | 08/01/2010 | 10036548 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: (hybrid) information on internal transmission wiring harness repairs. diagnostics of any one of or combination of the dtcs listed may lead to a internal transmission wiring harness concern. transmissionwiring har | 03/28/2011 | |
| PIP-4713 | 10/01/2009 | 10032450 | Chevrolet/gmc: inspect for wire harness chafes near connector x108. dealer may encounter a concern of the ses light on with reduced power. diagnostics may reveal dtc's p0193, p0522 and/or p0652. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| TB-09-06-04-022 | 05/01/2009 | TB-09-06-04-022A | 10030110 | General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, intermittent dtc p0191, slow fuel rail pressure (frp) decay, wiring harness connections, voltage fluctuations/interruptions (follow correction information below). *pe | 08/03/2009 |
| TSB-08259A | 11/01/2008 | 10028179 | Gmc: onstar system inoperative; replace onstar module. some vehicles may have an onstar module with a component that was not manufactured to gm's specification. can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from on | 03/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 42000 | ||
| After being struck from behind the passenger side rear door locks and windows would not operate. at the repair shop gay pontiac buick dickinson texas they stated this was not a result of the crash but a known defect. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 1 | 02/19/2009 | |
| 2009 gmc sierra had a incorrect marked wire for the trailer power. *nj the consumer stated when connecting the trailer power, he connected the wire at the fuse panel marked trailer power feed. when there was no power at the trailer connection he contacted the dealer. they determined that the wire marked trailer power feed was not the trailer power feed wire. they disconnected the wire and connected a different wire which did in fact supply power to the trailer connection. *jb | |||