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2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and others recall: switch

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on April 27, 2006. It covers about 404,733 vehicles.

vehicles affected
404,733
reported
Apr 27, 2006
owners notified
Dec 5, 2006
related complaints
152

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.
Risk
A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

Recall number 06V139000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 152 complaints about lights problems.

2004 Chevrolet Colorado2005 Chevrolet Colorado2006 Chevrolet Colorado2005 GMC Canyon

Questions about recall 06V139000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and others switch?

Yes. Recall 06V139000, reported on April 27, 2006, covers about 404,733 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V139000?

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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