CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.
- Risk
- The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Fluid can enter the driver's door master power window switch module and cause corrosion. This can short the circuit board and make the window switches inoperative. Vehicles that previously had the module treated with a protective coating instead of replacement may still be at risk.
The short can result in a fire, even when the vehicle is parked and unattended. Owners should not wait to act on this recall.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will install a new driver's door switch module at no cost. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls and contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC at 1-800-462-8782, citing GM recall number 15700.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buick Rainier | 20062007 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | 20062007 |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT | 2006 |
| GMC Envoy | 20062007 |
| GMC Envoy XL | 2006 |