Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V263000 Reported July 19, 2006

Drl/turn signal/parking lamp bulb

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 7,689 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V263000
Manufacturer Campaign
06013
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
7,689
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 19, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the daylight running lights (drl), turn signal, and parking lamps use the same bulb. the bulb may become damaged from vibration within a loose fitting socket or air entering the bulb due to an inadequate seal. both of these conditions will cause the bulb to burn out prematurely.

Safety Consequence

If this were to occur, the driver would notice that the arrow in the instrument panel would flash faster than normal when the turn signal is activated. the loss of the drl and turn signals could fail to warn others of the driver's presence or intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the socket and bulb in both lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2006. owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V263000 or campaign 06013.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V263000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V263000?

NHTSA recall 06V263000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on July 19, 2006. It addresses: Drl/turn signal/parking lamp bulb. The recall affects approximately 7,689 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V263000 or the manufacturer campaign number 06013. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.