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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Safety risk
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Safety risk
WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Exterior lighting
86
100,000 mi
Electrical system
66
100,500 mi
Engine
28
90,000 mi
Steering
21
60,200 mi
Power train
18
84,400 mi
Air bags
13
80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
10
20,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
8
77,000 mi
Service brakes
8
80,000 mi
Tires
7
17,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
7
104,000 mi
Unknown or other
6
104,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
109,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
3
98,590 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
3
89,000 mi
Seat belts
3
145,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
3
115,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
2
1,600 mi
Electrical system: horn
2
62,234 mi
Structure: body
2
216,787 mi
Suspension: rear
2
30,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
80 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
52,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
34,243 mi
Equipment
1
135,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
103,234 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
48,470 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
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Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
52,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
1
77,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
34,243 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
1
51,200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.