NHTSA recall 15V519000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 15V519000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 14291 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2015-08-14 |
| Owners notified | 2016-05-17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 429170 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-10-09 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 429170 |
| Reported remedied | 200381 (46%) |
| Reported unreachable | 41 |
| Reported removed | 37596 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
What can happen
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
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.
| 2005 BUICK LACROSSE | Built 2004-05-31 to 2009-01-27. |
|---|---|
| 2006 BUICK LACROSSE | Built 2004-05-31 to 2009-01-27. |
| 2007 BUICK LACROSSE | Built 2004-05-31 to 2009-01-27. |
| 2008 BUICK LACROSSE | Built 2004-05-31 to 2009-01-27. |
| 2009 BUICK LACROSSE | Built 2004-05-31 to 2009-01-27. |
| 2006 BUICK RAINIER | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-05-14. |
| 2007 BUICK RAINIER | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-05-14. |
| 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | Built 2006-01-03 to 2006-05-31. |
| 2007 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER | Built 2006-01-03 to 2006-05-31. |
| 2006 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER EXT | Built 2005-12-01 to 2006-02-20. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2006 GMC ENVOY | Built 2006-01-03 to 2006-05-31. |
| 2007 GMC ENVOY | Built 2006-01-03 to 2006-05-31. |
| 2006 GMC ENVOY XL | Built 2005-12-01 to 2006-02-20. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2006 ISUZU ASCENDER | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-09-28. |
| 2007 ISUZU ASCENDER | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-09-28. |
| 2008 ISUZU ASCENDER | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-09-28. |
| 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | Built 2006-04-12 to 2007-04-25. |
| 2006 SAAB 9-7X | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-09-28. |
| 2007 SAAB 9-7X | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-09-28. |
| 2008 SAAB 9-7X | Built 2005-12-01 to 2007-09-28. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 02-08-42-001I | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not |
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| 01-08-42-001K | 2017-08-31. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines |
| 4520 | 2007-12-10. Service bulletin. AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS INOPERATIVE UNTIL SHIFTER IS PLACED INTO GEAR. *NJ |
| 050842005 | 2005-11-03. Service bulletin. INFORMATION ON VERTICAL REFLECTION FROM HEADLAMPS WHEN USING HIGH BEAMS IN DENSE FOG. *TT UPDATED 04-04-07. *KB |
| 3680 | 2005-09-21. Service bulletin. AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP DEFEAT INOPERATIVE AFTER BCM REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 010842001 | 2005-05-04. Service bulletin. HEADLAMPS CONDENSATION AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. KAPERII. *TT 1993-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. *KB UPDATED 2/26/08. *NJ |
| SB-020842001B | 2002-05-21. Service bulletin. GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COVERED AND CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. CAN CAUSE CRAZING OR CRACKING OF HEADLAMP LENS. *PE UPDATED 6/24/11. *PE UPDATED 5/14/12. INCLUDING 2013 MODEL YEAR. *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.