Recall 04V527000: Stop/Tail Lamp Inspect/Replace

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Buick / Rainier 2004

Chevrolet / TrailBlazer 2002-2004

Chevrolet / TrailBlazer ext 2002-2004

GMC / Envoy XL 2002-2004

Oldsmobile / Bravada 2002-2004

MANUFACTURER: General Motors Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V527000 Recall Date : OCT 27, 2004

COMPONENT: EXTERIOR Lighting: Brake Lights

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 871473

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
GM Recall NO. 04087. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).