Chevrolet Trailblazer, Trailblazer EXT; GMC Envoy, Envoy XL and 1 more (2002-2003): Visibility
Recall 04V046000 · Feb 4, 2004 · General Motors Corp.
581,394
vehicles affected
581,394
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V046000
- Date
- Feb 4, 2004
- Maker
- General Motors Corp.
- Units affected
- 581,394
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE.
What can happen
DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Trailblazer | 2002-2003 |
| Chevrolet | Trailblazer Ext | 2002-2003 |
| GMC | Envoy | 2002-2003 |
| GMC | Envoy XL | 2002-2003 |
| Oldsmobile | Bravada | 2002-2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V046000?
5 models: Chevrolet Trailblazer (2002-2003), Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext (2002-2003), GMC Envoy (2002-2003) and 2 more, about 581,394 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V046000?
DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE.
What can happen?
DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.