Recall - Brake Lamp Switch Replacement: Overview
Subject:Product Safety - Brake Lamps Inoperative or Continuous Illumination
# 06030 - (11/28/2006)
Models:
2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado
2004-2006 GMC Canyon
Condition
General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed. The performance of the brakes is not affected. However, this condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative.
Correction
Dealers are to replace the brake lamp switch assembly.
Vehicles Involved
Important:
Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using GMVIS. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.
-- US dealers - GM DealerWorld Recall Information
-- Canadian dealers - GMinfoNet Recall Reports
-- Export dealers - sent directly to dealers
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.
Parts Information
Service Procedure
Important:
There are two switches above the brake pedal - the cruise control switch (1) and the stop lamp switch (2). The cruise control switch is in the outboard position and the stop lamp switch is in the inboard position.
1. Disconnect the cruise control switch connector (1) and stop lamp switch electrical connector (2).
2. Rotate the stop lamp switch (2) counterclockwise.
3. Remove the stop lamp switch (2) from the bracket.
4. Remove the stop lamp switch (2) from the vehicle. Discard the stop lamp switch (2).
5. Inspect the stop lamp switch retainer.
^ If the stop lamp switch retainer is not broken, proceed to Step 6.
^ If the stop lamp switch retainer is broken, replace the retainer and then proceed to Step 6.
6. Position the new stop lamp switch near the bracket.
7. Ensure that the switch key-way is properly indexed to the plastic retainer.
8. Install and adjust the stop lamp switch.
8.1 Rotate the switch counterclockwise, allowing the retainer to release.
8.2 Pull the brake pedal rearward to full stop.
Important:
Do not move the brake pedal during switch adjustment as this will cause an over-adjusted switch which could cause brake drag.
8.3 While holding the brake pedal FIRMLY in position rearward, push the switch inward fully until the switch body contacts the brake pedal arm striker plate. At this point the plunger in the switch should be pushed in.
8.4 Rotate the switch clockwise until a "click" is heard.
8.5 The switch is properly adjusted when there is 7 mm (0.028 in) clearance between the end of the switch barrel and the striker plate on the brake pedal arm.
9. Connect the cruise control switch (1) and stop lamp switch (2) electrical connectors.
10. Check the stop lamp switch for proper operation.
Courtesy Transportation - For US and Canada
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation Program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product recall is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for courtesy transportation guidelines.
Claim Information
Customer Notification - For US and Canada
General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter shown in this bulletin).
Customer Notification - For Export
Letters will be sent to known owners of record located within areas covered by the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. For owners outside these areas, dealers should notify customers using the sample letter shown.
Dealer Recall Responsibility - For US and Export (US States, Territories, and Possessions
The US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act provides that each vehicle that is subject to a recall of this type must be adequately repaired within a reasonable time after the customer has tendered it for repair. A failure to repair within sixty days after tender of a vehicle is prima facie evidence of failure to repair within a reasonable time. If the condition is not adequately repaired within a reasonable time, the customer may be entitled to an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle at no charge or to a refund of the purchase price less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. To avoid having to provide these burdensome remedies, every effort must be made to promptly schedule an appointment with each customer and to repair their vehicle as soon as possible. In the recall notification letters, customers are told how to contact the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration if the recall is not completed within a reasonable time.
Dealer Recall Responsibility - All
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this recall must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is shown in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Recall follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
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