Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 06024 | 03/01/2006 | 06024A | 10019931 | Product enhancement for inventory and customer vehicles hvac module reprogram - expires with base warranty. *tt | 05/16/2006 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 060864027 | 09/01/2007 | 060864027E | 10021819 | Left outside rearview mirror glass shake or flutter (relearn power mirrors and replace left mirror, if necessary) *kb updated 11/02/07. *nj | 06/21/2007 |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| PIT-4696A | 09/01/2008 | 10026701 | Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t | 12/04/2008 | |
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| 4313 | 4313A | 10022915 | Rear wiper switch operation with rear window wiper (rpo c25). *nj | 10/04/2007 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 070848001 | 02/01/2007 | 10021335 | Front windshield glass optical distortion or stress cracks. *kb | 04/04/2007 | |
| 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 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4696A | 09/01/2008 | 10026701 | Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch t | 12/04/2008 | |
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 | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 gmc yukon. the contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed that there was a crack in the dashboard. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. sm. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2007 general motor company yukon. the contact stated there was a crack in the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed there was a crack in the dashboard. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 114,000. dt | |||
| 04/13/2006 | 0 | 1 | 03/29/2006 |
| The 2007 gmc yukon (& chevrolet tahoe) have a significant safety issue / problem. the instrument panel gauges are very difficult to read in daytime (sunny) conditions. most of the time during daytime/sunny conditions you can not just glance at the instruments to read them. you have to divert your attention for 2 or more seconds to read even the speedometer (which is the easiest to read). all instruments have black faces with white markings which are legible day and night. the daytime visual recognition problem is caused by two conditions. 1) red pointers that do not contrast sufficiently with the black face, and 2) dash cowling shading/glare problems. the top left (oil pressure) and top right (voltmeter) gauges are almost impossible to read. the bottom right (coolant temp) is very difficult to read. the bottom left (fuel) is difficult to very difficult to read. the two large center gauges (tachometer and speedometer) are difficult to read. the time / attention required to read these gauges presents a safety hazard because you are forced to take your eyes off the road for far to long (or to keep repeating looks to check your speed / fuel status. i recently purchased a 2007 gmc yukon and made a road trip of 3000 miles. two drivers had similar visual recognition problems during daylight hours. i gave up even trying to read the other gauges. if you wear sunglasses you have to lift them to try to read the gauges. there are some things you can do (have to do) to lessen the visual recognition problem. 1) turn on the lights (provides minimal dash illumination), 2) close the sunroof shade (reduces glare), and 3) place you hand above your eyes as a shield (reduces glare). i have talked to the gm dealer to see if they could increase illumination on the dash lighting. (that would still mean i would have to turn on the lights during the day.) bottom line - they can't do anything - they can't re-engineer gm's product. *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 09/21/2006 | 0 | 04/24/2006 | |
| The back passenger windows come forward so that there is a gap in the back of the windows. where any small child can put their fingers in there, which is what happen to my daughter. she had her fingers in the window and it was rolled up and the window amputated her left middle finger tip almost completely off from behind the nail bed. hanging on only by a piece of skin. she is two, they tried to stitch it back on to no avail because is had severed through so much of her finger. this should not happen will so many features made readily available. *nm | |||