Headlight

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into GMC vehicles. Closed 26 September 2000.

Investigation
PE00017
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
11 April 2000
Closed
26 September 2000

What NHTSA investigated

Based on the reports received by odi from consumers, failure of the headlight electrical circuit may occur in the subject vehicles, and may result from repeated adjustment ofthe tilt steering wheel in the subject vehicles.repeated adjustment of the steering wheel position may strain the wiring in the headlight circuit to the point of failure where they are attached to the multi-function switch, resulting in the unanticipated loss of headlights while the vehicle is in motion.odi has concerns regarding the high rate of warranty repairs for problems potentially associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles, with the recognition the each incident of headlight failure represents a condition of vehicle disablement.in addition, the manufacturer's evaluation of the alleged defect has not been received, and this office has interest in the details of the methodologies and results of that assessment.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ChevroletTAHOE1995–1996
GMCSIERRA1995–1996
GMCSUBURBAN1995–1996
GMCYUKON1995–1996

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.