2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2009 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2009 Hummer H2 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2006 Hummer H2 | 2007 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2009 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2007 Gmc Sierra | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2006 Cadillac Dts | 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Gmc Yukon | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Buick Lucerne — Electrical system
Published June 4, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 4, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V240000, published June 4, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2009 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2009 Hummer H2 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2006 Hummer H2 | 2007 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2009 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2007 Gmc Sierra | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2006 Cadillac Dts | 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Gmc Yukon | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Buick Lucerne — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
What to do
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- AVALANCHE
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV | 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV | 2009 HUMMER H2 | 2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT | 2006 HUMMER H2 | 2007 GMC YUKON XL | 2009 GMC YUKON XL | 2007 GMC SIERRA | 2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | 2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 | 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT | 2006 CADILLAC DTS | 2006 BUICK LUCERNE | 2007 GMC YUKON | 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE | 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE | 2007 BUICK LUCERNE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2009 Cadillac Escalade Esv | 2009 Hummer H2 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2006 Hummer H2 | 2007 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2009 Gmc Yukon Xl | 2007 Gmc Sierra | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2006 Cadillac Dts | 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Gmc Yukon | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Buick Lucerne — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V240000 on June 4, 2010. Reported hazard: GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
What should I do if I have this product?
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: AVALANCHE.