Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, Vibration And Heat May Cause The Tail Lamp/Stop Lamp Bulb To Loosen In Its Socket. If This Occurs, The Bulb May Flicker And Eventually Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
TRAILBLAZER EXT
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V527000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Effect Of Defect
An Inoperative Brake Lamp Will Not Convey The Driver’S Intention Of Stopping To Drivers In Following Vehicles, And An Inoperative Rear Turn Signal Lamp Will Not Convey The Driver’S Intention To Turn To Drivers In Following Vehicles. Both Of These Failures Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Tail Lamp/Stop Lamp Assemblies, And If Necessary, Replace Them. The Recall Began On November 22, 2004. Owners Should Contact Chevrolet At 1-800-630-2438, Oldsmobile At 1-800-630-6537, Buick At 1-866-608-8080, Or GMC At 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020401
End Of Manufacture
20030731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
871473
Date Owners Notified
20041122
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20041101
Make Campaign Number
4087