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Product Safety - Tail Lamps/Stop Lamps

Subject:04087 - Tail Lamps/Stop Lamps

Models:2004 Buick Rainier
2002-2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT
2002-2004 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada



Condition

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2002-2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, Oldsmobile Bravada, and 2004 Buick Rainier vehicles. In some of these 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. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected and will operate as designed. The loss of one or both of the tail lamp/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle’s visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could lead to a vehicle crash.

Correction

Dealers are to inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them.

Vehicles Involved

Involved are certain 2002-2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, Oldsmobile Bravada, and 2004 Buick Rainier vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:

Year

Division

Model

From

Through

2004

Buick

Rainier

42100176

42149722

2002

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer

22100007

22530814

2003

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer

32100001

32415147

2004

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer

42100001

42149863

2002

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer EXT

22442652

22460353

26100010

26138714

2003

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer EXT

32100002

32229743

36100001

36246835

2004

Chevrolet

TrailBlazer EXT

46100116

46109875

2002

GMC

Envoy

22100001

22530816

2003

GMC

Envoy

32100003

32415148

2004

GMC

Envoy

42100011

42149864

2002

GMC

Envoy XL

22437217

22460354

26100018

26138713

2003

GMC

Envoy XL

32100013

32191834

36100011

36246828

2004

GMC

Envoy XL

46100127

46109865

2002

Oldsmobile

Bravada

22100005

22525166

2003

Oldsmobile

Bravada

32100018

32409362

2004

Oldsmobile

Bravada

42100044

42130124

Important: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) prior to beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

For US

For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data has been prepared and will be loaded to the GM DealerWorld, Recall Information website. Dealers that have no involved vehicles currently assigned, will not have a report available in GM DealerWorld.

For Canada

For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data has been prepared, and is being furnished to involved dealers. Dealers that have no involved vehicles currently assigned, will not receive a Campaign Initiation Detail Report.

For Export

For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data has been prepared, and is being furnished to involved dealers. Dealers that have no involved vehicles currently assigned, will not receive a report with the recall bulletin.

The Campaign Initiation Detail Report 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

Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO=Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO=Customer Special Order.

Part Number

Description

Qty

16532713

Board, T/Lp Circ (Chev)

1 or 2

16532714

Board, T/Lp Circ (Chev Export)

1 or 2

16532715

Board, T/Lp Circ (Olds/Buick)

1 or 2

16532716

Board, T/Lp Circ (GMC)

1 or 2

12450108

Bulb, Trade #3157 (Chevy)

1 or 2

09441839

Bulb, Trade #3057 (Buick/Olds/GMC)

1 or 2

Service Procedure

  1. Open the rear liftgate.

  2. Object Number: 718032  Size: SH
  3. Remove the two screws that attach both the left and right tail lamp assemblies and remove the lamps from the body.

  4. Object Number: 1465022  Size: MF
  5. Inspect the part number on both the left and right tail lamp circuit boards.
  6. Chevrolet -- New P/N 16532713

    Chevrolet Export -- New P/N 16532714

    Buick and Oldsmobile -- New P/N 16532715

    GMC -- New P/N 16532716

    • If the part number printed on a circuit board IS one of the part number listed above, then the circuit board is the new design and does NOT need to be replaced.
    • If the part number printed on a circuit board is NOT one of the part numbers listed above, then the circuit board is the old design and MUST BE REPLACED. Proceed to the next step if either circuit board needs to be replaced.
  7. Turn on the tail lamps, directional signals, etc. and determine if there are any bulbs that require replacement.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the circuit board being replaced.

  9. Object Number: 732917  Size: SH
  10. Remove the three screws attaching the circuit board to the tail lamp and remove the circuit board.
  11. Install a NEW stop lamp bulb in a NEW circuit board.
  12. • On Chevrolet, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles, the stop lamp bulb is located in the UPPER (top) socket in the circuit board.
    • On GMC vehicles, the stop lamp bulb is located in the LOWER (bottom) socket in the circuit board.

    Important: This recall will cover the cost of replacing the stop lamp bulb(s). All other bulbs that require replacement are to be submitted under the normal warranty operation, if applicable.

  13. Transfer the remaining bulbs from the old circuit board to the new circuit board. Replace any burned out bulbs.
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the new circuit board(s).
  15. Turn on the tail lamps, directional signals, etc. and verify that all bulbs are functional.
  16. Install the circuit board to the tail lamp and install the three screws.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  18. Install both the left and the right tail lamp assemblies to the body and install the screws.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  20. Close the liftgate.

Customer Reimbursement - For US

All customer requests for reimbursement for previous repairs for the recall condition will be handled by the Customer Assistance Center, not by dealers.

A General Motors Product Recall Customer Reimbursement Procedure Form is included with the customer letter.

Important: Refer to the GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual, section 6.1.12, for specific procedures regarding customer reimbursement and the form.

Customer Reimbursement - For Canada

Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to correct the condition addressed in this bulletin are to be submitted by November 30, 2005.

All reasonable customer paid receipts should be considered for reimbursement. The amount to be reimbursed will be limited to the amount the repair would have cost if completed by an authorized General Motors dealer.

When a customer requests reimbursement, they must provide the following:

    • Proof of ownership at time of repair.
    • Original paid receipt confirming the amount of repair expense(s) that were not reimbursed, a description of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair.

Claims for customer reimbursement on previously paid repairs are to be submitted as required by WINS.

Important: Refer to the GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual, section 1.6.2, for specific procedures regarding customer reimbursement verification.

Courtesy Transportation

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

Submit a Product Recall Claim with the information indicated below:

Repair Performed

Part Count

Part No.

Parts Allow

CC-FC

Labor Op

Labor Hours

Net Item

Inspect Both Tail Lamp Circuit Boards & Lamps - No Replacement Req'd

N/A

N/A

N/A

MA-96

V1264

0.2

N/A

Inspect & Replace One or Both Tail Lamp Circuit Boards and Lamps

2-4

--

*

MA-96

V1265

0.3

N/A

Courtesy Transportation

N/A

N/A

N/A

MA-96

**

N/A

***

Customer Reimbursement (Canadian & Export Dealers/U.S. CAC)

N/A

N/A

N/A

MA-96

V1266

0.2

****

* -- The "Parts Allowance" should be the sum total of the current GMSPO Dealer net price plus applicable Mark-Up or Landed Cost Mark-Up (for Export) for circuit board(s) and tail/stop lamp(s) needed to complete the repair.

** -- Submit courtesy transportation using normal labor operations for courtesy transportation as indicated in the GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual.

*** -- The amount identified in the "Net Item" column should represent the actual dollar amount for courtesy transportation.

**** -- The amount identified in the "Net Item" column should represent the dollar amount reimbursed to the customer.

Note: Canadian dealers should refer to the Canadian distribution of the bulletin for detailed claim information.

Refer to the General Motors WINS Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.

Customer Notification -- For US and Canada

General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included with this bulletin).

Customer Notification -- For IPC

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 attached sample letter.

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 which 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 provided 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, please take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT PROGRAM CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURE

If you have paid to have this recall condition corrected prior to receiving this notification, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.

Requests for reimbursement may include parts, labor, fees and taxes. Reimbursement may be limited to the amount the repair would have cost if completed by an authorized General Motors dealer.

Your claim will be acted upon within 60 days of receipt.

If your claim is:

    • Approved, you will receive a check from General Motors.
    • Denied, you will receive a letter from General Motors with the reason(s) for the denial, or
    • Incomplete, you will receive a letter from General Motors identifying the documentation that is needed to complete the claim and offered the opportunity to resubmit the claim when the missing documentation is available.

Please follow the instructions on the Claim Form provided on the reverse side to file a claim for reimbursement. If you have questions about this reimbursement procedure, please call the toll-free telephone number provided at the bottom of the form. If you need assistance with any other concern, please contact the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below. The Customer Assistance Center hours of operation are from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM eastern standard time Monday through Friday

Division

Number

Text Telephones (TTY)

Buick

1-866-608-8080

1-800-832-8425

Chevrolet

1-800-630-2438

1-800-833-2622

GMC

1-866-996-9463

1-800-462-8583

Oldsmobile

1-800-630-6537

1-800-833-6537

Puerto Rico - English

1-800-496-9992

 

Puerto Rico - Español

1-800-496-9993

 

Virgin Islands

1-800-496-9994

 

Guam

1-671-648-8650

 

GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT PROGRAM CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM FORM

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CLAIMANT

Date Claim Submitted:

 

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):

 

Mileage at Time of Repair:

 

Date of Repair:

 

Claimant Name (please print):

 

Street Address or PO Box Number:

 

City, State, ZIP Code:

 

Daytime Telephone Number (include Area Code):

 

Evening Telephone Number (include Area Code):

 

Amount of Reimbursement Requested: $

 

 

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY THIS CLAIM FORM

Original or clear copy of all receipts, invoices and/or repair orders that show:

    • The name and address of the person who paid for the repair.
    • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle that was repaired.
    • What problem occurred, what repair was done, when it was done and who did it.
    • The total cost of the repair expense that is being claimed.
    • Payment for the repair in question and the date of payment.
        (copy of front and back of cancelled check, or copy or credit card receipt.)

My signature to this document attests that all attached documents are genuine and I request reimbursement for the expense I incurred for the repair covered by this special policy.

Claimant's Signature:

 

Please mail this claim form and the required documents to:

General Motors Corporation

P.O. Box 33170

Detroit, MI 48232-5170

All recall reimbursement questions should be directed to the following number: 1-800-204-0261.

November 2004

Dear General Motors Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Reason For This Recall

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2002-2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT, GMC Envoy and Envoy XL, Oldsmobile Bravada, and 2004 Buick Rainier vehicles. In some of these 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. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected and will operate as designed. The loss of one or both of the tail lamp/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle’s visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could lead to a vehicle crash.

What Will Be Done

Your dealer will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. This service will be performed for you at no charge .

How Long Will The Repair Take?

This inspection and service correction will take approximately 20 minutes. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time.

Contacting Your Dealer

To limit any possible inconvenience, we recommend that you contact your dealer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this repair. By scheduling an appointment, your dealer can ensure that the necessary parts will be available on your scheduled appointment date.

Should your dealer be unable to schedule a service date within a reasonable time, you should contact the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below. The Customer Assistance Center hours of operation are from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday.

Division

Number

Text Telephones (TTY)

Buick

1-866-608-8080

1-800-832-8425

Chevrolet

1-800-630-2438

1-800-833-2622

GMC

1-866-996-9463

1-800-462-8583

Oldsmobile

1-800-630-6537

1-800-833-6537

Puerto Rico - English

1-800-496-9992

 

Puerto Rico - Español

1-800-496-9993

 

Virgin Islands

1-800-496-9994

 

Guam

1-671-648-8650

 

If, after contacting the appropriate customer assistance center, you are still not satisfied that we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590 or call 1-888-327-4236.

Customer Reply Form

The enclosed customer reply form identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this form to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you no longer own this vehicle, please let us know by completing the form and mailing it back to us.

Customer Reimbursement

The enclosed form explains what reimbursement is available and how to request reimbursement if you have paid for repairs for the recall condition.

Courtesy Transportation

If your vehicle is within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty your dealer may provide your with shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation while your vehicle is at the dealership for this repair. Please refer to your Owner's Manual and your dealer for details on Courtesy Transportation.

Recall Information Online

This free online service offers vehicle and ownership related information and tools tailored to your specific vehicle. To join, visit www.mygmlink.com and enter your vehicle's 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) shown on the enclosed form to get the most personalized information for your vehicle.

Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.

General Motors Corporation

Enclosure

04087