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2005-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and others recall: power window devices and controls

General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 13, 2013. It covers about 193,652 vehicles.

vehicles affected
193,652
reported
Jun 13, 2013
owners notified
Aug 2, 2013
related complaints
302

Visibility: power window devices and controls

What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463, Isuzu owners at 1‑800‑255‑6727, and Saab owners at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V‑406.

Recall number 13V248000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 302 complaints about visibility problems.

2006 Buick Rainier2007 Buick Rainier2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT2006 GMC Envoy2007 GMC Envoy2006 GMC Envoy XL2006 Isuzu Ascender2007 Isuzu Ascender2005 Saab 9-7X2006 Saab 9-7X

Questions about recall 13V248000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and others power window devices and controls?

Yes. Recall 13V248000, reported on June 13, 2013, covers about 193,652 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V248000?

Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463, Isuzu owners at 1‑800‑255‑6727, and Saab owners at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V‑406.

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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