2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER RECALL - #05V198000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TURN SIGNAL
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2003 - 7/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
5/5/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/4/2005 |
| # Affected |
286,478 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS ON AUGUST 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, AND OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 05044.CUSTOMERS 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 |
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
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