Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
4 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
General Motors, Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: N232404980
Recall Date: May 10, 2023
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 18188 18268
Recall Date: May 31, 2018
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 17329
Recall Date: Aug 22, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cadillac XT5 vehicles manufactured April 16, 2016, to May 9, 2016, and 2017 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 19, 2016, to April 22, 2016. The front brake calipers may have a torn or misaligned caliper piston seal which may allow brake fluid to leak.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 16096
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2016
Consumer Complaints
860 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. ESPECIALLY WHEN ROADS ARE WET. WHEN THE ROADS ARE DRY THERE STILL ISN'T THAT MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE. DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE MYSELF HARM IF NOT CORRECTED.
Corrective Action:
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. ESPECIALLY WHEN ROADS ARE WET. WHEN THE ROADS ARE DRY THERE STILL ISN'T THAT MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE. DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE MYSELF HARM IF NOT CORRECTED.
Additional Notes:
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. ESPECIALLY WHEN ROADS ARE WET. WHEN THE ROADS ARE DRY THERE STILL ISN'T THAT MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE. DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE MYSELF HARM IF NOT CORRECTED.
Mfg Campaign: 11032617
Recall Date: Oct 10, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE HORN ON THIS VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE. I WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF IT, HAVE A BULLETIN ON IT, BUT NO REPAIR. THIS SITUATION COULD BECOME A DANGER AS HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE DELIVERY. 4/17. THIS VEHICLE WAS JUST SERVICED ON 9/27
Corrective Action:
THE HORN ON THIS VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE. I WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF IT, HAVE A BULLETIN ON IT, BUT NO REPAIR. THIS SITUATION COULD BECOME A DANGER AS HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE DELIVERY. 4/17. THIS VEHICLE WAS JUST SERVICED ON 9/27
Additional Notes:
THE HORN ON THIS VEHICLE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE. I WAS ADVISED BY DEALER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF IT, HAVE A BULLETIN ON IT, BUT NO REPAIR. THIS SITUATION COULD BECOME A DANGER AS HORN DOES NOT FUNCTION WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE DELIVERY. 4/17. THIS VEHICLE WAS JUST SERVICED ON 9/27
Mfg Campaign: 11030606
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION FOR A RED LIGHT, UPON GREEN LIGHT, ACCELERATOR TAPPED TO ENTER INTERSECTION AND FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED BRAKES. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLICATION. TAPPED ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND VEHICLE HESITATED BUT SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE BEHIND AT THE TIME BARELY STOPPED WHICH WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. CONTINUED ON TO WORK, CAREFULLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR AFTER EACH STOP. VERY SCARY FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NOT IMMEDIATELY ALLOWING DRIVER TO CONTROL ACCELERATION.
Corrective Action:
STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION FOR A RED LIGHT, UPON GREEN LIGHT, ACCELERATOR TAPPED TO ENTER INTERSECTION AND FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED BRAKES. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLICATION. TAPPED ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND VEHICLE HESITATED BUT SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE BEHIND AT THE TIME BARELY STOPPED WHICH WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. CONTINUED ON TO WORK, CAREFULLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR AFTER EACH STOP. VERY SCARY FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NOT IMMEDIATELY ALLOWING DRIVER TO CONTROL ACCELERATION.
Additional Notes:
STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION FOR A RED LIGHT, UPON GREEN LIGHT, ACCELERATOR TAPPED TO ENTER INTERSECTION AND FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED BRAKES. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLICATION. TAPPED ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND VEHICLE HESITATED BUT SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE BEHIND AT THE TIME BARELY STOPPED WHICH WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. CONTINUED ON TO WORK, CAREFULLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR AFTER EACH STOP. VERY SCARY FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NOT IMMEDIATELY ALLOWING DRIVER TO CONTROL ACCELERATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11030123
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION FOR A RED LIGHT, UPON GREEN LIGHT, ACCELERATOR TAPPED TO ENTER INTERSECTION AND FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED BRAKES. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLICATION. TAPPED ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND VEHICLE HESITATED BUT SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE BEHIND AT THE TIME BARELY STOPPED WHICH WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. CONTINUED ON TO WORK, CAREFULLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR AFTER EACH STOP. VERY SCARY FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NOT IMMEDIATELY ALLOWING DRIVER TO CONTROL ACCELERATION.
Corrective Action:
STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION FOR A RED LIGHT, UPON GREEN LIGHT, ACCELERATOR TAPPED TO ENTER INTERSECTION AND FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED BRAKES. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLICATION. TAPPED ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND VEHICLE HESITATED BUT SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE BEHIND AT THE TIME BARELY STOPPED WHICH WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. CONTINUED ON TO WORK, CAREFULLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR AFTER EACH STOP. VERY SCARY FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NOT IMMEDIATELY ALLOWING DRIVER TO CONTROL ACCELERATION.
Additional Notes:
STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION FOR A RED LIGHT, UPON GREEN LIGHT, ACCELERATOR TAPPED TO ENTER INTERSECTION AND FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLIED BRAKES. NOTHING WAS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AT TIME OF FORWARD COLLISION BRAKING SYSTEM APPLICATION. TAPPED ACCELERATOR AGAIN AND VEHICLE HESITATED BUT SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO NORMAL SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE BEHIND AT THE TIME BARELY STOPPED WHICH WOULD HAVE REAR-ENDED MY VEHICLE AND CAUSED A CHAIN REACTION. CONTINUED ON TO WORK, CAREFULLY APPLYING ACCELERATOR AFTER EACH STOP. VERY SCARY FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND AND NOT IMMEDIATELY ALLOWING DRIVER TO CONTROL ACCELERATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11030123
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
HORN IS SO HARD TO PUSH NO ONE IN MY FAMILY CAN SOUND HORN GUYS AT DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO SOUND WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS NO ONE AT THE DEALER OR GMC WILL FIX IT THEY SAY IT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED AGAIN VERY DANGEROUS SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOUND HORN TO AVOID COLLISION I WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGED BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR I WOULD HAVE UNRESOLVED SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE ANSWER FROM GMC AND THE DEALER BEING WE AREN'T FIXING IT SO I GUESS YOU SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT THAT'S THE FIX NOT TO DRIVE MY ONE AND ONLY BRAND NEW CAR HOW ABOUT GMC OR THE DEALER MAKING MY BRAND NEW CAR SAFE AND FIXING THEIR PROBLEM!!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS HORN
Corrective Action:
HORN IS SO HARD TO PUSH NO ONE IN MY FAMILY CAN SOUND HORN GUYS AT DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO SOUND WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS NO ONE AT THE DEALER OR GMC WILL FIX IT THEY SAY IT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED AGAIN VERY DANGEROUS SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOUND HORN TO AVOID COLLISION I WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGED BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR I WOULD HAVE UNRESOLVED SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE ANSWER FROM GMC AND THE DEALER BEING WE AREN'T FIXING IT SO I GUESS YOU SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT THAT'S THE FIX NOT TO DRIVE MY ONE AND ONLY BRAND NEW CAR HOW ABOUT GMC OR THE DEALER MAKING MY BRAND NEW CAR SAFE AND FIXING THEIR PROBLEM!!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS HORN
Additional Notes:
HORN IS SO HARD TO PUSH NO ONE IN MY FAMILY CAN SOUND HORN GUYS AT DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO SOUND WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS NO ONE AT THE DEALER OR GMC WILL FIX IT THEY SAY IT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED AGAIN VERY DANGEROUS SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOUND HORN TO AVOID COLLISION I WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGED BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR I WOULD HAVE UNRESOLVED SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE ANSWER FROM GMC AND THE DEALER BEING WE AREN'T FIXING IT SO I GUESS YOU SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT THAT'S THE FIX NOT TO DRIVE MY ONE AND ONLY BRAND NEW CAR HOW ABOUT GMC OR THE DEALER MAKING MY BRAND NEW CAR SAFE AND FIXING THEIR PROBLEM!!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS HORN
Mfg Campaign: 11025153
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
HORN IS SO HARD TO PUSH NO ONE IN MY FAMILY CAN SOUND HORN GUYS AT DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO SOUND WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS NO ONE AT THE DEALER OR GMC WILL FIX IT THEY SAY IT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED AGAIN VERY DANGEROUS SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOUND HORN TO AVOID COLLISION I WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGED BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR I WOULD HAVE UNRESOLVED SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE ANSWER FROM GMC AND THE DEALER BEING WE AREN'T FIXING IT SO I GUESS YOU SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT THAT'S THE FIX NOT TO DRIVE MY ONE AND ONLY BRAND NEW CAR HOW ABOUT GMC OR THE DEALER MAKING MY BRAND NEW CAR SAFE AND FIXING THEIR PROBLEM!!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS HORN
Corrective Action:
HORN IS SO HARD TO PUSH NO ONE IN MY FAMILY CAN SOUND HORN GUYS AT DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO SOUND WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS NO ONE AT THE DEALER OR GMC WILL FIX IT THEY SAY IT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED AGAIN VERY DANGEROUS SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOUND HORN TO AVOID COLLISION I WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGED BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR I WOULD HAVE UNRESOLVED SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE ANSWER FROM GMC AND THE DEALER BEING WE AREN'T FIXING IT SO I GUESS YOU SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT THAT'S THE FIX NOT TO DRIVE MY ONE AND ONLY BRAND NEW CAR HOW ABOUT GMC OR THE DEALER MAKING MY BRAND NEW CAR SAFE AND FIXING THEIR PROBLEM!!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS HORN
Additional Notes:
HORN IS SO HARD TO PUSH NO ONE IN MY FAMILY CAN SOUND HORN GUYS AT DEALER COULD NOT GET IT TO SOUND WITHOUT EXCESSIVE FORCE THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS NO ONE AT THE DEALER OR GMC WILL FIX IT THEY SAY IT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIGNED AGAIN VERY DANGEROUS SOME ONE NEEDS TO FIX THIS FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE DIES IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE TO SOUND HORN TO AVOID COLLISION I WOULD HAVE NEVER IMAGED BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR I WOULD HAVE UNRESOLVED SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE ANSWER FROM GMC AND THE DEALER BEING WE AREN'T FIXING IT SO I GUESS YOU SHOULDN'T DRIVE IT THAT'S THE FIX NOT TO DRIVE MY ONE AND ONLY BRAND NEW CAR HOW ABOUT GMC OR THE DEALER MAKING MY BRAND NEW CAR SAFE AND FIXING THEIR PROBLEM!!!!! THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS HORN
Mfg Campaign: 11025153
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
NIGHT DRIVING, HAS BECOME DANGEROUS. HEADLIGHTS ARE EITHER A POOR TECHNOLOGY OR ARE NOT AIMED PROPERLY. I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT IN HOPES THAT THE MANY OTHERS WILL COME FORWARD TO LET GM KNOW HOW SERIOUS THIS IS. I KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY COMPLAINT. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OF MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES. THIS IS BAD!
Corrective Action:
NIGHT DRIVING, HAS BECOME DANGEROUS. HEADLIGHTS ARE EITHER A POOR TECHNOLOGY OR ARE NOT AIMED PROPERLY. I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT IN HOPES THAT THE MANY OTHERS WILL COME FORWARD TO LET GM KNOW HOW SERIOUS THIS IS. I KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY COMPLAINT. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OF MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES. THIS IS BAD!
Additional Notes:
NIGHT DRIVING, HAS BECOME DANGEROUS. HEADLIGHTS ARE EITHER A POOR TECHNOLOGY OR ARE NOT AIMED PROPERLY. I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT IN HOPES THAT THE MANY OTHERS WILL COME FORWARD TO LET GM KNOW HOW SERIOUS THIS IS. I KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY COMPLAINT. I AM AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER OF MANY DIFFERENT VEHICLES. THIS IS BAD!
Mfg Campaign: 11024873
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
POWER STEERING FAILED/ LOSE OF POWER STEERING ON 5 TIMES RANGING FROM 2 SECOND TO AT LEAST 6 SECOND/STEERING LOST AT LOW SPEED GOING INTO DRIVEWAY OF GARAGE/STEERING LOST WHILE CAR AT RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC WAITING FOR GREEN LIGHT TO GO
Corrective Action:
POWER STEERING FAILED/ LOSE OF POWER STEERING ON 5 TIMES RANGING FROM 2 SECOND TO AT LEAST 6 SECOND/STEERING LOST AT LOW SPEED GOING INTO DRIVEWAY OF GARAGE/STEERING LOST WHILE CAR AT RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC WAITING FOR GREEN LIGHT TO GO
Additional Notes:
POWER STEERING FAILED/ LOSE OF POWER STEERING ON 5 TIMES RANGING FROM 2 SECOND TO AT LEAST 6 SECOND/STEERING LOST AT LOW SPEED GOING INTO DRIVEWAY OF GARAGE/STEERING LOST WHILE CAR AT RED LIGHT IN TRAFFIC WAITING FOR GREEN LIGHT TO GO
Mfg Campaign: 11024541
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SOUND THE HORN. IT TAKES MULTIPLE PRESSES AND OFTEN WON'T SOUND WITHOUT USE OF BOTH HANDS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS AN ONGOING HAZARD.
Corrective Action:
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SOUND THE HORN. IT TAKES MULTIPLE PRESSES AND OFTEN WON'T SOUND WITHOUT USE OF BOTH HANDS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS AN ONGOING HAZARD.
Additional Notes:
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SOUND THE HORN. IT TAKES MULTIPLE PRESSES AND OFTEN WON'T SOUND WITHOUT USE OF BOTH HANDS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS AN ONGOING HAZARD.
Mfg Campaign: 11022975
Recall Date: Sep 13, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN DEPRESSED. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHEN PARKED, THE HORN REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO ACTIVATE (TWO HANDS). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TRIED THE HORN AND AGREED THAT IT REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO BLOW THE HORN. P/N 84050792 WAS REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO BLOW THE HORN. RESEARCH SHOWS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN DEPRESSED. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHEN PARKED, THE HORN REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO ACTIVATE (TWO HANDS). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TRIED THE HORN AND AGREED THAT IT REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO BLOW THE HORN. P/N 84050792 WAS REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO BLOW THE HORN. RESEARCH SHOWS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE WHEN DEPRESSED. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHEN PARKED, THE HORN REQUIRED EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO ACTIVATE (TWO HANDS). TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THE SERVICE ADVISOR TRIED THE HORN AND AGREED THAT IT REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO BLOW THE HORN. P/N 84050792 WAS REPLACED WITH NO CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO BLOW THE HORN. RESEARCH SHOWS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11022428
Recall Date: Sep 9, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THE RADIO IS DANGEROUSLY BRIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS IS AFFECTED BY THE BACKUP CAMERA; ONCE THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ACTIVATED THE RADIO BRIGHTNESS IS INCREASED AND WILL NOT DIM UNTIL YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF. THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO SHUT THE DISPLAY OFF WITHOUT NAVIGATING THROUGH THE TOUCHSCREEN MENUS, AND IF YOU ADJUST ANYTHING WITH THE RADIO OR HVAC THE DISPLAY COMES BACK ON AT FULL BRIGHTNESS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH GM ENGINEER VISITING TO SEE THE ISSUE. THERE ARE SOME ACADIAS WITH THE SAME RADIO THAT ISN'T AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE ENGINEER THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE AND I HAVE TO JUST GET USED TO THE EXTRA BRIGHTNESS. THIS "EXTRA BRIGHTNESS" IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR ME TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, AS IT IMPAIRS MY VISION. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A $32000 VEHICLE THAT I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT.
Corrective Action:
THE RADIO IS DANGEROUSLY BRIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS IS AFFECTED BY THE BACKUP CAMERA; ONCE THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ACTIVATED THE RADIO BRIGHTNESS IS INCREASED AND WILL NOT DIM UNTIL YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF. THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO SHUT THE DISPLAY OFF WITHOUT NAVIGATING THROUGH THE TOUCHSCREEN MENUS, AND IF YOU ADJUST ANYTHING WITH THE RADIO OR HVAC THE DISPLAY COMES BACK ON AT FULL BRIGHTNESS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH GM ENGINEER VISITING TO SEE THE ISSUE. THERE ARE SOME ACADIAS WITH THE SAME RADIO THAT ISN'T AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE ENGINEER THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE AND I HAVE TO JUST GET USED TO THE EXTRA BRIGHTNESS. THIS "EXTRA BRIGHTNESS" IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR ME TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, AS IT IMPAIRS MY VISION. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A $32000 VEHICLE THAT I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT.
Additional Notes:
THE RADIO IS DANGEROUSLY BRIGHT WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE BRIGHTNESS IS AFFECTED BY THE BACKUP CAMERA; ONCE THE BACKUP CAMERA IS ACTIVATED THE RADIO BRIGHTNESS IS INCREASED AND WILL NOT DIM UNTIL YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF. THERE IS NO EASY WAY TO SHUT THE DISPLAY OFF WITHOUT NAVIGATING THROUGH THE TOUCHSCREEN MENUS, AND IF YOU ADJUST ANYTHING WITH THE RADIO OR HVAC THE DISPLAY COMES BACK ON AT FULL BRIGHTNESS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH GM ENGINEER VISITING TO SEE THE ISSUE. THERE ARE SOME ACADIAS WITH THE SAME RADIO THAT ISN'T AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. WAS TOLD BY THE ENGINEER THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE AND I HAVE TO JUST GET USED TO THE EXTRA BRIGHTNESS. THIS "EXTRA BRIGHTNESS" IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR ME TO DRIVE AT NIGHT, AS IT IMPAIRS MY VISION. I AM NOW STUCK WITH A $32000 VEHICLE THAT I CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE AT NIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11022179
Recall Date: Sep 7, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
NEW 2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI FWD. LESS THAN 100 MILES. HORN DOES NOT OPERATE WITH NORMAL DRIVER PRESSURE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE, REQUIRING USING BOTH HANDS AND THEN ONLY IN ONE SPOT. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT, CALLING IT IS OPERATING "AS DESIGNED". THE DESIGN IS FLAWED AND GM FAILS TO ADMIT IT AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. IT IS PAST TIME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED, AS IT HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES BY OTHER GMC ACADIA OWNERS AND IS ON RECORD WITH THE NHTSA. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE A FIX IS RELEASED? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE THE NHTSA ACTS ON THIS POTENTIALLY LETHAL DEFECT?
Corrective Action:
NEW 2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI FWD. LESS THAN 100 MILES. HORN DOES NOT OPERATE WITH NORMAL DRIVER PRESSURE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE, REQUIRING USING BOTH HANDS AND THEN ONLY IN ONE SPOT. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT, CALLING IT IS OPERATING "AS DESIGNED". THE DESIGN IS FLAWED AND GM FAILS TO ADMIT IT AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. IT IS PAST TIME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED, AS IT HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES BY OTHER GMC ACADIA OWNERS AND IS ON RECORD WITH THE NHTSA. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE A FIX IS RELEASED? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE THE NHTSA ACTS ON THIS POTENTIALLY LETHAL DEFECT?
Additional Notes:
NEW 2017 GMC ACADIA DENALI FWD. LESS THAN 100 MILES. HORN DOES NOT OPERATE WITH NORMAL DRIVER PRESSURE UNDER ANY CONDITIONS. REQUIRES EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO OPERATE, REQUIRING USING BOTH HANDS AND THEN ONLY IN ONE SPOT. GM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT, CALLING IT IS OPERATING "AS DESIGNED". THE DESIGN IS FLAWED AND GM FAILS TO ADMIT IT AND TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION. IT IS PAST TIME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS FIXED, AS IT HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES BY OTHER GMC ACADIA OWNERS AND IS ON RECORD WITH THE NHTSA. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE A FIX IS RELEASED? DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO BE KILLED BEFORE THE NHTSA ACTS ON THIS POTENTIALLY LETHAL DEFECT?
Mfg Campaign: 11021199
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE HORN IS VERY HARD TO HONK. IT TAKES MY WIFE BOTH HANDS TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE COMPUTER. I HAVE BEEN BACK AND FORTH WITH A GM REPRESENTATIVE FOR ABOUT 5 MOTHS AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE. THEY APPARENTLY DO NOT SEE THIS AS A SAFETY CONCERN. I DO. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE HORN, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT. WE CHECKED 3 OTHER ACADIAS ON THE LOT, AND THEY ALL HAD THIS PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
THE HORN IS VERY HARD TO HONK. IT TAKES MY WIFE BOTH HANDS TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE COMPUTER. I HAVE BEEN BACK AND FORTH WITH A GM REPRESENTATIVE FOR ABOUT 5 MOTHS AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE. THEY APPARENTLY DO NOT SEE THIS AS A SAFETY CONCERN. I DO. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE HORN, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT. WE CHECKED 3 OTHER ACADIAS ON THE LOT, AND THEY ALL HAD THIS PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
THE HORN IS VERY HARD TO HONK. IT TAKES MY WIFE BOTH HANDS TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE COMPUTER. I HAVE BEEN BACK AND FORTH WITH A GM REPRESENTATIVE FOR ABOUT 5 MOTHS AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE. THEY APPARENTLY DO NOT SEE THIS AS A SAFETY CONCERN. I DO. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY ADJUSTED THE HORN, BUT THERE WAS NO IMPROVEMENT. WE CHECKED 3 OTHER ACADIAS ON THE LOT, AND THEY ALL HAD THIS PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11019199
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
HARMONIC VIBRATION AT AROUND 1500 RPM WHILE HOLDING SPEED ANY GEAR OR MPH
Corrective Action:
HARMONIC VIBRATION AT AROUND 1500 RPM WHILE HOLDING SPEED ANY GEAR OR MPH
Additional Notes:
HARMONIC VIBRATION AT AROUND 1500 RPM WHILE HOLDING SPEED ANY GEAR OR MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11016346
Recall Date: Aug 19, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO ACTIVATE. USUALLY TAKES TWO HANDS TO ACTIVATE OR DEPRESS. IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES HORN USAGE THIS IS NOT A SAFE ACTIVATION USAGE.
Corrective Action:
HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO ACTIVATE. USUALLY TAKES TWO HANDS TO ACTIVATE OR DEPRESS. IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES HORN USAGE THIS IS NOT A SAFE ACTIVATION USAGE.
Additional Notes:
HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS TO ACTIVATE. USUALLY TAKES TWO HANDS TO ACTIVATE OR DEPRESS. IN A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES HORN USAGE THIS IS NOT A SAFE ACTIVATION USAGE.
Mfg Campaign: 11012180
Recall Date: Aug 1, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE. A PERSON MUST USE EXTREME WEIGHT AND PRESSURE TO GET THE HORN TO WORK. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT AS OF YET THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT THEY HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS NO MATTER WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR PARKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME I TRY TO ACTIVATE THE HORN.
Corrective Action:
THE HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE. A PERSON MUST USE EXTREME WEIGHT AND PRESSURE TO GET THE HORN TO WORK. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT AS OF YET THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT THEY HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS NO MATTER WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR PARKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME I TRY TO ACTIVATE THE HORN.
Additional Notes:
THE HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE. A PERSON MUST USE EXTREME WEIGHT AND PRESSURE TO GET THE HORN TO WORK. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ISSUE BUT AS OF YET THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT THEY HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS OCCURS NO MATTER WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR PARKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NEW. THE PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME I TRY TO ACTIVATE THE HORN.
Mfg Campaign: 11011348
Recall Date: Jul 28, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA HORN TAKES AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY SEVERAL USERS. MY SPOUSE HAD A SEMI TRUCK COME INTO HER LANE A DAY AGO AND COULD NOT GET HORN TO SOUND TO WARN OTHER DRIVER. GMC DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED AND SAID ITS JUST THE WAY THE ASSEMBLY WORKS IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAKES THE HORN UNUSABLE WHEN YOU NEED IT QUICKLY AND WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. GM IS SAYING TO BAD.
Corrective Action:
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA HORN TAKES AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY SEVERAL USERS. MY SPOUSE HAD A SEMI TRUCK COME INTO HER LANE A DAY AGO AND COULD NOT GET HORN TO SOUND TO WARN OTHER DRIVER. GMC DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED AND SAID ITS JUST THE WAY THE ASSEMBLY WORKS IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAKES THE HORN UNUSABLE WHEN YOU NEED IT QUICKLY AND WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. GM IS SAYING TO BAD.
Additional Notes:
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA HORN TAKES AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY SEVERAL USERS. MY SPOUSE HAD A SEMI TRUCK COME INTO HER LANE A DAY AGO AND COULD NOT GET HORN TO SOUND TO WARN OTHER DRIVER. GMC DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED AND SAID ITS JUST THE WAY THE ASSEMBLY WORKS IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAKES THE HORN UNUSABLE WHEN YOU NEED IT QUICKLY AND WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. GM IS SAYING TO BAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11010009
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA HORN TAKES AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY SEVERAL USERS. MY SPOUSE HAD A SEMI TRUCK COME INTO HER LANE A DAY AGO AND COULD NOT GET HORN TO SOUND TO WARN OTHER DRIVER. GMC DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED AND SAID ITS JUST THE WAY THE ASSEMBLY WORKS IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAKES THE HORN UNUSABLE WHEN YOU NEED IT QUICKLY AND WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. GM IS SAYING TO BAD.
Corrective Action:
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA HORN TAKES AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY SEVERAL USERS. MY SPOUSE HAD A SEMI TRUCK COME INTO HER LANE A DAY AGO AND COULD NOT GET HORN TO SOUND TO WARN OTHER DRIVER. GMC DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED AND SAID ITS JUST THE WAY THE ASSEMBLY WORKS IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAKES THE HORN UNUSABLE WHEN YOU NEED IT QUICKLY AND WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. GM IS SAYING TO BAD.
Additional Notes:
THE 2017 GMC ACADIA HORN TAKES AN UNREASONABLE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO ENGAGE. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED BY SEVERAL USERS. MY SPOUSE HAD A SEMI TRUCK COME INTO HER LANE A DAY AGO AND COULD NOT GET HORN TO SOUND TO WARN OTHER DRIVER. GMC DEALERSHIP INVESTIGATED AND SAID ITS JUST THE WAY THE ASSEMBLY WORKS IN THIS MODEL. I BELIEVE THIS REPRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT MAKES THE HORN UNUSABLE WHEN YOU NEED IT QUICKLY AND WITHOUT TAKING YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. GM IS SAYING TO BAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11010009
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE GAS GAUGE INDICATOR SHOWED 90 MILES UNTIL EMPTY, BUT WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THIS OURRED DURING A FAMILY TRIP FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE RAN OUT OF GAS ON TOP OF THE GRAPEVINE. FINALLY, AFTER A 3 HOUR WAIT, ROAD SERVICE BROUGHT GAS AND WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION.
Corrective Action:
THE GAS GAUGE INDICATOR SHOWED 90 MILES UNTIL EMPTY, BUT WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THIS OURRED DURING A FAMILY TRIP FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE RAN OUT OF GAS ON TOP OF THE GRAPEVINE. FINALLY, AFTER A 3 HOUR WAIT, ROAD SERVICE BROUGHT GAS AND WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION.
Additional Notes:
THE GAS GAUGE INDICATOR SHOWED 90 MILES UNTIL EMPTY, BUT WAS ACTUALLY EMPTY. THIS OURRED DURING A FAMILY TRIP FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE RAN OUT OF GAS ON TOP OF THE GRAPEVINE. FINALLY, AFTER A 3 HOUR WAIT, ROAD SERVICE BROUGHT GAS AND WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11004683
Recall Date: Jul 11, 2017
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY GOES INTO V4 MODE THERE IS A VIBRATION INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VIBRATION ALSO SOUNDS LIKE A BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR AT 1500-1700 RPMS AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL YOU ACCELERATE AND MAKE THE VEHICLE GO BACK INTO V6 MODE. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON 2 OCCASIONS BUT WAS UNABLE TO. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND CATEGORIZED IT AS A VIBRATION, DRONE, FLUTTER OR BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN AFM V4 MODE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY GOES INTO V4 MODE THERE IS A VIBRATION INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VIBRATION ALSO SOUNDS LIKE A BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR AT 1500-1700 RPMS AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL YOU ACCELERATE AND MAKE THE VEHICLE GO BACK INTO V6 MODE. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON 2 OCCASIONS BUT WAS UNABLE TO. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND CATEGORIZED IT AS A VIBRATION, DRONE, FLUTTER OR BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN AFM V4 MODE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY GOES INTO V4 MODE THERE IS A VIBRATION INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VIBRATION ALSO SOUNDS LIKE A BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR AT 1500-1700 RPMS AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL YOU ACCELERATE AND MAKE THE VEHICLE GO BACK INTO V6 MODE. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM ON 2 OCCASIONS BUT WAS UNABLE TO. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND CATEGORIZED IT AS A VIBRATION, DRONE, FLUTTER OR BOOM NOISE INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE VEHICLE IS IN AFM V4 MODE. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.
Mfg Campaign: 11002779
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2017
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