General Motors, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V599000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V599000 by General Motors, Llc. Affecting model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles Includes 9,932 affected units, Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles. fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2015. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 15700.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V599000
Manufacturer: General Motors, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-09-24T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's master power window switch may short
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 9,932

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15700
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles. fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.
Consequence Summary: The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
Corrective Action: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2015. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 15700.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.73

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NHTSA ID: 15V599000
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