NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA04021

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

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Recall #04V527000

2004 GMC ENVOY -- GM states that some brake/tail lamp bulbs can prematurely become inoperative due to malfunctioning brake/tail lamp sockets. On March 2, 2004, GM initiated a 6-year/72,000 mile "special policy" for 989,487 subject vehicles to inspect and replace the rear brake/tail lamp bulb socket assemblies. On April 4, 2004, the Office Of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation (PE04-032) based on consumer complaints alleging brake lights not operating when the brake pedal is depressed. On August 3, 2004 ODI upgraded PE04-032 to an engineering analysis (EA04-021). By letter dated October 27, 2004 GM notified NHTSA that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA # 04V527) covering subject vehicles that were not already repaired under GM's "special policy."MY 2004 subject vehicles built after August 8, 2003 contain improved brake lamp assemblies and are not included in the recall. GM dealers will install the improved brake lamp assembly on subject vehicles built on August 8, 2003 and earlier. The action taken by GM is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. Investigation was initiated on August 03 2004. Closed on November 04 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA04021 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE05006

TURN SIGNAL FAILURES: Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal**

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Recall #05V198000

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2004 GMC ENVOY -- By letter dated April 29, 2005, GM notified the Agency that it is conducting asafety recall ( NHTSA recall no. 05V198 ) involving certain model years (MY) 2003-2004 Isuzu ascender, Chevrolet trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Oldsmobile Bravada and MY 2004 Buick rainer vehicles. The recall applies to vehicles built from April 2003 through November 2003 for a total vehicle population of 286,478. GM reports the directional/hazard signals failure is due to sticking contacts on routing relays in the flasher module. GM will replace the flasher module on all involved vehicles. Based on GM's safety recall action, this investigation is closed. Investigation was initiated on February 04 2005. Closed on May 06 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE05006 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA07009

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

CLOSED

no recall issued

2004 GMC ENVOY -- During the course of this ea investigation, ODI observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the "salt belt" region of the us. This area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the District of Columbia. Consumers in the salt belt region reported to ODI that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving. Upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. This condition is caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module. Water and road salt collect on top of the fuel pump leading to small pinholes appearing on the fuel lines. Fuel may leak and collect on top of the module and/or spill onto the ground. The data evaluated under this investigation reflect a relatively low frequency of occurrence that largely arises in salt belt states. GM has extended the warranty on the subject component to ten years or 120,000 miles. Further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time; accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. For additional information select document search. Investigation was initiated on July 10 2007. Closed on August 28 2008. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA07009 »