Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| SB-09-08-64-032A | 04/01/2011 | 10039024 | Ready | 06/30/2011 | |
| SB-09-08-64-032A | 04/01/2011 | 10039024 | Gm: the chrome outside door handle is cracked or loose at the screw where it attaches. grease may have cause the screw to degrade or the torque was too high. *rm | 06/30/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| 070847005 | 05/01/2009 | SB-070847005B | 10022713 | General motors: power liftgate may open or close about a third of the way then reverses, dtcs b135e and/or b135f set (inspect liftgate wiring harness and repair as necessary). *nj updated 10/23/09. (dtcs b153b, b153e and/or b153f). | 09/24/2007 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 060863001 | 07/01/2007 | 060863001A | 10019883 | High closing effort of hood. *tt (align hood latch). updated 09/24/07. *nj | 05/08/2006 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||
| PE09044 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/14/2009 | 05/23/2010 | Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk | ||
| The statistical data regarding problem experience in the table above are net counts for unique vehicles.review of information in this pe discloses that while accounting for approximately two-thirds of the total population, my 2007 subject vehicles are cited in more than 90 percent of the consumer complaints, injury reports, and warranty claims, respectively.in addition, improvements in the door handle manufacturing process during the my 2007 production resulted in a decline in the occurrence of peeling/flaking of the thin chrome plating.other environmental factors were also identified that may have influenced the occurrence of the condition which poses the alleged safety risk.additional analysis is required to identify the specific vehicles most susceptible to peeling or separation of the chrome plating from the handle, and to assess the significance of its occurrence.this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to facilitate further study. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/09/2009 | 1 | 12/19/2008 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon. the contact recently purchased the vehicle and noticed that the design does not permit operable towing due to the nonfunctional tail lights. the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was no failure in the manufacturer's design. there was no repair available. the current mileage is 7,500 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 02/24/09. *lj the consumer was informed the work could not be done on the vehicle because the lights were wired through the computer and they could not wire the unit to have taillights, turn signals or brake lights. wiring to any lights could or would burn up the computer. updated 02/24/09. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/22/2012 | 1 | ||
| Problems with power door locks. had it with our 2000 yukon, my 1999 sierra, and now our 2008. the 12 volt motor which drives the locks up and down via a screwjack fails. no logical way to just change the motor. the entire assy. must be replaced @ $153 my nearest dealer. 2nd door to fail on the 2008. assy is stamped made in china. this is a recurring problem and should be on a recall. *tr | |||
| 08/22/2012 | |||
| Problems with power door locks. had it with our 2000 yukon, my 1999 sierra, and now our 2008. the 12 volt motor which drives the locks up and down via a screwjack fails. no logical way to just change the motor. the entire assy. must be replaced @ $153 my nearest dealer. 2nd door to fail on the 2008. assy is stamped made in china. this is a recurring problem and should be on a recall. | |||