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2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others recall: switch

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on May 21, 2008. It covers about 5,862 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,862
reported
May 21, 2008
owners notified
Jun 17, 2008
related complaints
252

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles. The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative. The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.
Risk
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on june 17, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).

Recall number 08V231000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 252 complaints about lights problems.

2000 Chevrolet Blazer2001 Chevrolet Blazer2002 Chevrolet Blazer2000 GMC Jimmy2001 GMC Jimmy2000 Oldsmobile Bravada

Questions about recall 08V231000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy and others switch?

Yes. Recall 08V231000, reported on May 21, 2008, covers about 5,862 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V231000?

Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier. The recall began on june 17, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).

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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