Buick / Chevrolet / Gmc and more recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
What could happen
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Vehicles covered
- Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009
- Buick Rainier 2006–2007
- Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007
- Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext 2006
- Gmc Envoy 2006–2007
- Gmc Envoy Xl 2006
- Isuzu Ascender 2006–2008
- Pontiac Grand Prix 2007
- Saab 9-7X 2006–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V519000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- General Motors LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 14, 2015
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 429,170
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 1, 2005 to Sep 28, 2007
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 14291
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Buick / Chevrolet / Gmc and more recall: Visibility Jul 2, 2014
- Buick / Chevrolet / Gmc and more recall: Visibility Jun 13, 2013
- Buick / Chevrolet / Gmc and more recall: Visibility Aug 16, 2012
- Buick / Chevrolet recall: Suspension Dec 22, 2021
- Buick / Chevrolet recall: Suspension Aug 12, 2021
- Buick / Chevrolet recall: Suspension Dec 21, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.