2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE RECALL - #10V240000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/4/2010 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/11/2010 |
| # Affected |
1,365,070 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER. |
| Consequences |
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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Comments
2/18/2012 - M. Giebelhaus
I have a 2009 Avalanche with the 6.0L engine. It idels rough (missing), shifts harshly, and upon acceleration while moving it hesitates and does not downshift immidiately therefor causing a hesitation in the acceleration. Three dealers say there is nothing wrong with it. however, a mechanic at one of the dealers told us there is a huge recall coming out in the next few weeks for this issue and several others.
9/9/2010 - C.B. Worthington
Within the last two weeks my 2009 Avalanche has been driven on wet highways and both times the cabin has been filled with gasoline fumes with a few minutes of driving. They cannot duplicate the problem at the dealership therefore there is not a problem. Surely I am not the only owner that has experienced this. Where from here?
9/4/2010 - Trina Cochran
I have a 2008 Chevy Avalanche, door lock problems started. The driver door does not lock and the passenger side rear door jams when you try to open the door. I called the dealership they said it was not a recall. How do I get the dealership to respond in the right manner to have this put on recall. Looks like other people are having the same problem.
8/8/2010 - Robert Little
I own a 2008 Chevy Avalanche, door lock problems from early on dealer repaired once, now the driver door and driverside passenger side doors will not lock or unlock. they tell me now that it is not a covered item for the warranty.
How does this fit into the recall, and how do I get the dealer to react.