Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Have Windshield Wiper Systems That Will Not Turn On, Cease Operation While In Use, Fail To Turn Off/On By Themselves (Moisture Sensitive Wiper System), Or Have Continuous Windshield Washer Pump Operation Because The Presence Of Water Within The Wiper Modules Can Either Cause A Short Circuit Or Can Lead To The Corrosion Of Components Within The Module.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILBLAZER EXT
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V046000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
Effect Of Defect
Depending On The Occurrence And Weather Situation, Driver Visibility Could Be Reduced, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Cover The Windshield Wiper Module Vent Hole With A Patch. Also, The Wiper Motor, Circuit Board, And Electrical Connector Will Be Inspected To Signs Of Water Intrusion And/Or Corrosion And Be Replaced As Required. The Recall Began July 6, 2004. Owners Should Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438; Oldsmobile At 1-800-630-6537; Or GMC At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20001001
End Of Manufacture
20020630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
581394
Date Owners Notified
20040706
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20040204
Make Campaign Number
4005