Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
7 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 model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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: 17287
Recall Date: Jul 10, 2017
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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: 16007
Recall Date: Sep 8, 2016
General Motors Llc
Safety Issue:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.
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: 42190
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2016
Consumer Complaints
241 ComplaintsGeneral Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE'S ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA. THIS CONDITION PREVENTED THE VEHICLE'S ONSTAR SYSTEM FROM ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION; DISABLED THE VEHICLE'S COMPASS, NAVIGATION, AND XM RADIO SYSTEMS; ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE'S RED ONSTAR INDICATOR; AND ALLOWED WATER INTO THE INTERIOR DRIVER COMPARTMENT. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED IN BOTH THE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION STATES. GM ISSUED PRODUCT BULLETIN # 15155 FOR 2015 MODEL YEAR FOR THE SAME ISSUE, BUT DID NOT CORRECT FOR 2016 MODEL YEAR. ISSUE RELATED TO REPLACEMENT OF PART # 23258460. THIS PART WAS REDESIGNED FOR 2017 MODEL YEAR TO ELIMINATE THE DESIGN DEFECT BY RELOCATING THE MOISTURE WEEP HOLE ON THE BASE GASKET FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT TO ACCOMMODATE THE ROOF SLOPE.
Corrective Action:
WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE'S ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA. THIS CONDITION PREVENTED THE VEHICLE'S ONSTAR SYSTEM FROM ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION; DISABLED THE VEHICLE'S COMPASS, NAVIGATION, AND XM RADIO SYSTEMS; ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE'S RED ONSTAR INDICATOR; AND ALLOWED WATER INTO THE INTERIOR DRIVER COMPARTMENT. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED IN BOTH THE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION STATES. GM ISSUED PRODUCT BULLETIN # 15155 FOR 2015 MODEL YEAR FOR THE SAME ISSUE, BUT DID NOT CORRECT FOR 2016 MODEL YEAR. ISSUE RELATED TO REPLACEMENT OF PART # 23258460. THIS PART WAS REDESIGNED FOR 2017 MODEL YEAR TO ELIMINATE THE DESIGN DEFECT BY RELOCATING THE MOISTURE WEEP HOLE ON THE BASE GASKET FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT TO ACCOMMODATE THE ROOF SLOPE.
Additional Notes:
WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE'S ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA. THIS CONDITION PREVENTED THE VEHICLE'S ONSTAR SYSTEM FROM ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE VEHICLE'S LOCATION; DISABLED THE VEHICLE'S COMPASS, NAVIGATION, AND XM RADIO SYSTEMS; ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE'S RED ONSTAR INDICATOR; AND ALLOWED WATER INTO THE INTERIOR DRIVER COMPARTMENT. THIS CONDITION OCCURRED IN BOTH THE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION STATES. GM ISSUED PRODUCT BULLETIN # 15155 FOR 2015 MODEL YEAR FOR THE SAME ISSUE, BUT DID NOT CORRECT FOR 2016 MODEL YEAR. ISSUE RELATED TO REPLACEMENT OF PART # 23258460. THIS PART WAS REDESIGNED FOR 2017 MODEL YEAR TO ELIMINATE THE DESIGN DEFECT BY RELOCATING THE MOISTURE WEEP HOLE ON THE BASE GASKET FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT TO ACCOMMODATE THE ROOF SLOPE.
Mfg Campaign: 11311484
Recall Date: Feb 25, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE WORKS. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THEIR MANUFACTURING CAUSED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE WORKS. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THEIR MANUFACTURING CAUSED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE WORKS. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THEIR MANUFACTURING CAUSED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11308410
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE WORKS. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THEIR MANUFACTURING CAUSED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS.
Corrective Action:
LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE WORKS. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THEIR MANUFACTURING CAUSED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS.
Additional Notes:
LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE/RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OCCASIONALLY ONE SIDE WILL WORK AND THE OTHER DOESN'T AND VISE VERSA. MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, NEITHER SIDE WORKS. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT THEIR MANUFACTURING CAUSED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AS MY WIFE AND THREE YOUNG CHILDREN USE THIS VEHICLE ON A DAILY BASIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11308410
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED WAS AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD INSPECTOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN BRAKE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600. *DT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED WAS AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD INSPECTOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN BRAKE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600. *DT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED WAS AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD INSPECTOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN BRAKE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600. *DT
Mfg Campaign: 11307732
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED WAS AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD INSPECTOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN BRAKE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600. *DT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED WAS AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD INSPECTOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN BRAKE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600. *DT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DELAY FOR THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED WAS AWAITING AN INSPECTION BY A MANUFACTURER FIELD INSPECTOR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN BRAKE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,600. *DT
Mfg Campaign: 11307732
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Corrective Action:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Additional Notes:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11306887
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Corrective Action:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Additional Notes:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11306887
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Corrective Action:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Additional Notes:
LED BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK CAR SHAKES AND TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING 35-45MPH
Mfg Campaign: 11306887
Recall Date: Feb 3, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TAIL LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD $800. TO REPLACE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM WHY IS IT NOT A RECALL? I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND EVERYBODY IS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
TAIL LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD $800. TO REPLACE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM WHY IS IT NOT A RECALL? I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND EVERYBODY IS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
TAIL LIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD $800. TO REPLACE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME EVERYONE IS HAVING THIS PROBLEM WHY IS IT NOT A RECALL? I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND EVERYBODY IS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11306161
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 3 YEARS.
Corrective Action:
BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 3 YEARS.
Additional Notes:
BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT TWICE IN 3 YEARS.
Mfg Campaign: 11299658
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEXAN GMC BUICK LOCATED AT 18225 EASTEX FWY, HUMBLE, TX 77338, (281) 973-3117, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BRAKE LAMP BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEXAN GMC BUICK LOCATED AT 18225 EASTEX FWY, HUMBLE, TX 77338, (281) 973-3117, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BRAKE LAMP BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC YUKON XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEXAN GMC BUICK LOCATED AT 18225 EASTEX FWY, HUMBLE, TX 77338, (281) 973-3117, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT BRAKE LAMP BULBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11299808
Recall Date: Jan 16, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
MY VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THE RIGHT REAR LED TAILLIGHT HAS FAILED. THE TAILLIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 GMC YUKONS. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $900.00 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT HOUSING.
Corrective Action:
MY VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THE RIGHT REAR LED TAILLIGHT HAS FAILED. THE TAILLIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 GMC YUKONS. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $900.00 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT HOUSING.
Additional Notes:
MY VEHICLE IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THE RIGHT REAR LED TAILLIGHT HAS FAILED. THE TAILLIGHT NO LONGER WORKS. IT DOES NOT WORK WITH THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE 2016 GMC YUKONS. THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $900.00 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT HOUSING.
Mfg Campaign: 11299081
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND BREAK LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE MORE THAN $700 EACH AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE, THEY ARE ON BACKORDER FOR WEEKS. YOU CAN FIND A FIX ONLINE BY RESOLDERING A METAL PIECE THAT CAN TEMPORARILY FIX THE PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND BREAK LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE MORE THAN $700 EACH AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE, THEY ARE ON BACKORDER FOR WEEKS. YOU CAN FIND A FIX ONLINE BY RESOLDERING A METAL PIECE THAT CAN TEMPORARILY FIX THE PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND BREAK LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. THEY ARE MORE THAN $700 EACH AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AS THEY HAVE NO LIGHTS AVAILABLE, THEY ARE ON BACKORDER FOR WEEKS. YOU CAN FIND A FIX ONLINE BY RESOLDERING A METAL PIECE THAT CAN TEMPORARILY FIX THE PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11299126
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
MY DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE AS MY 2016 WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP ADMITTED TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF LIGHTS THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE. I HAD TO ORDER AND AFTERMARKET LIGHT TO REPLACE MYSELF. THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER REPLACING THE LIGHT, MY PASSENGER SIDE TAILLIGHT IS NOW OUT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!! SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ONLINE. THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO DRIVE SIDE AROUND JULY 2019.WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT IN JAN 2020. THE PASSENGER TAILLIGHT WENT OUT 1/13/2020.
Corrective Action:
MY DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE AS MY 2016 WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP ADMITTED TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF LIGHTS THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE. I HAD TO ORDER AND AFTERMARKET LIGHT TO REPLACE MYSELF. THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER REPLACING THE LIGHT, MY PASSENGER SIDE TAILLIGHT IS NOW OUT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!! SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ONLINE. THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO DRIVE SIDE AROUND JULY 2019.WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT IN JAN 2020. THE PASSENGER TAILLIGHT WENT OUT 1/13/2020.
Additional Notes:
MY DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE AS MY 2016 WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP ADMITTED TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF LIGHTS THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE. I HAD TO ORDER AND AFTERMARKET LIGHT TO REPLACE MYSELF. THE VERY NEXT DAY AFTER REPLACING THE LIGHT, MY PASSENGER SIDE TAILLIGHT IS NOW OUT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!! SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ONLINE. THIS FIRST HAPPENED TO DRIVE SIDE AROUND JULY 2019.WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO REPLACE THE LIGHT IN JAN 2020. THE PASSENGER TAILLIGHT WENT OUT 1/13/2020.
Mfg Campaign: 11299155
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2016 YUKON XL FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. LAST YEAR WE STARTED EXPERIENCING EPISODES WHERE THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT DOWN INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WITH P0090 AND P0091 AS THE FAULT CODES. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE DEALER, BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES OR SO IT CLEARS AND LEAVES NO TRACE OF AN ISSUE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND RECENTLY SHIFTED INTO REDUCED POWER LEAVING US ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE 35 MILES PER HOUR. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY IN MARYLAND WITH CARS FLYING AROUND US AT ~80 MILES PER HOUR. WE HAD ALL OF OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WERE IN THE FAR LEFT LANE. THE REDUCED POWER MADE IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER SAFELY. I HAVE A FRIEND WITH A NEW GMC SIERRA THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE. HE DROPPED IT OFF AT HIS DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS AND RETURNED IT FINDING ANY ISSUES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL IT WILL TAKE IS SOMEONE DYING TO TURN IT INTO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
Corrective Action:
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2016 YUKON XL FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. LAST YEAR WE STARTED EXPERIENCING EPISODES WHERE THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT DOWN INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WITH P0090 AND P0091 AS THE FAULT CODES. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE DEALER, BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES OR SO IT CLEARS AND LEAVES NO TRACE OF AN ISSUE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND RECENTLY SHIFTED INTO REDUCED POWER LEAVING US ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE 35 MILES PER HOUR. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY IN MARYLAND WITH CARS FLYING AROUND US AT ~80 MILES PER HOUR. WE HAD ALL OF OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WERE IN THE FAR LEFT LANE. THE REDUCED POWER MADE IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER SAFELY. I HAVE A FRIEND WITH A NEW GMC SIERRA THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE. HE DROPPED IT OFF AT HIS DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS AND RETURNED IT FINDING ANY ISSUES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL IT WILL TAKE IS SOMEONE DYING TO TURN IT INTO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
Additional Notes:
WE HAVE HAD OUR 2016 YUKON XL FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. LAST YEAR WE STARTED EXPERIENCING EPISODES WHERE THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT DOWN INTO REDUCED POWER MODE WITH P0090 AND P0091 AS THE FAULT CODES. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE DEALER, BUT ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES OR SO IT CLEARS AND LEAVES NO TRACE OF AN ISSUE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND RECENTLY SHIFTED INTO REDUCED POWER LEAVING US ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE 35 MILES PER HOUR. WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY IN MARYLAND WITH CARS FLYING AROUND US AT ~80 MILES PER HOUR. WE HAD ALL OF OUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WERE IN THE FAR LEFT LANE. THE REDUCED POWER MADE IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER SAFELY. I HAVE A FRIEND WITH A NEW GMC SIERRA THAT HAS THE SAME ISSUE. HE DROPPED IT OFF AT HIS DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS AND RETURNED IT FINDING ANY ISSUES. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. ALL IT WILL TAKE IS SOMEONE DYING TO TURN IT INTO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
Mfg Campaign: 11298664
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
MY REAR TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING $800 TO REPLACE THE MODULE. PREVIOUSLY I HAD A 2016 YUKON XL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AROUND 40K MILES. MY SISTER-IN-LAW ALSO HAS A 2016 YUKON XL AND ONE OF HER TAIL LIGHTS DID THE SAME THING. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2015 AND 2016 YUKON XL MODELS AND GM SHOULD BE REPLACING THESE PARTS AT NO COST TO THESE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR ISN'T EVEN 5 YEARS OLD.
Corrective Action:
MY REAR TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING $800 TO REPLACE THE MODULE. PREVIOUSLY I HAD A 2016 YUKON XL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AROUND 40K MILES. MY SISTER-IN-LAW ALSO HAS A 2016 YUKON XL AND ONE OF HER TAIL LIGHTS DID THE SAME THING. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2015 AND 2016 YUKON XL MODELS AND GM SHOULD BE REPLACING THESE PARTS AT NO COST TO THESE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR ISN'T EVEN 5 YEARS OLD.
Additional Notes:
MY REAR TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING $800 TO REPLACE THE MODULE. PREVIOUSLY I HAD A 2016 YUKON XL AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED AROUND 40K MILES. MY SISTER-IN-LAW ALSO HAS A 2016 YUKON XL AND ONE OF HER TAIL LIGHTS DID THE SAME THING. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2015 AND 2016 YUKON XL MODELS AND GM SHOULD BE REPLACING THESE PARTS AT NO COST TO THESE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR ISN'T EVEN 5 YEARS OLD.
Mfg Campaign: 11298050
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES WERE NOT 100% RESPONSIVE STARTING IN SUMMER 2019; VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL IN LATE 2019 AND SOFTWARE ERROR RELATED TO BRAKING WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER IN JANUARY 2020. CUSTOMER STATED TO DEALER THAT BRAKES ARE STILL NOT 100% RESPONSIVE, AND THAT BRAKES WILL PULSE A FEW TIMES WHEN PRESSED AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY STARTS TO STOP. DEALER REFUSED TO CONSIDER THAT EXISTING ISSUES WITH LAST TWO RECALLS IN 2019 RELATED TO BRAKES COULD BE CAUSING NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES WERE NOT 100% RESPONSIVE STARTING IN SUMMER 2019; VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL IN LATE 2019 AND SOFTWARE ERROR RELATED TO BRAKING WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER IN JANUARY 2020. CUSTOMER STATED TO DEALER THAT BRAKES ARE STILL NOT 100% RESPONSIVE, AND THAT BRAKES WILL PULSE A FEW TIMES WHEN PRESSED AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY STARTS TO STOP. DEALER REFUSED TO CONSIDER THAT EXISTING ISSUES WITH LAST TWO RECALLS IN 2019 RELATED TO BRAKES COULD BE CAUSING NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES WERE NOT 100% RESPONSIVE STARTING IN SUMMER 2019; VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL IN LATE 2019 AND SOFTWARE ERROR RELATED TO BRAKING WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER IN JANUARY 2020. CUSTOMER STATED TO DEALER THAT BRAKES ARE STILL NOT 100% RESPONSIVE, AND THAT BRAKES WILL PULSE A FEW TIMES WHEN PRESSED AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY STARTS TO STOP. DEALER REFUSED TO CONSIDER THAT EXISTING ISSUES WITH LAST TWO RECALLS IN 2019 RELATED TO BRAKES COULD BE CAUSING NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES.
Mfg Campaign: 11297728
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
BRAKES WERE NOT 100% RESPONSIVE STARTING IN SUMMER 2019; VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL IN LATE 2019 AND SOFTWARE ERROR RELATED TO BRAKING WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER IN JANUARY 2020. CUSTOMER STATED TO DEALER THAT BRAKES ARE STILL NOT 100% RESPONSIVE, AND THAT BRAKES WILL PULSE A FEW TIMES WHEN PRESSED AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY STARTS TO STOP. DEALER REFUSED TO CONSIDER THAT EXISTING ISSUES WITH LAST TWO RECALLS IN 2019 RELATED TO BRAKES COULD BE CAUSING NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES.
Corrective Action:
BRAKES WERE NOT 100% RESPONSIVE STARTING IN SUMMER 2019; VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL IN LATE 2019 AND SOFTWARE ERROR RELATED TO BRAKING WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER IN JANUARY 2020. CUSTOMER STATED TO DEALER THAT BRAKES ARE STILL NOT 100% RESPONSIVE, AND THAT BRAKES WILL PULSE A FEW TIMES WHEN PRESSED AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY STARTS TO STOP. DEALER REFUSED TO CONSIDER THAT EXISTING ISSUES WITH LAST TWO RECALLS IN 2019 RELATED TO BRAKES COULD BE CAUSING NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES.
Additional Notes:
BRAKES WERE NOT 100% RESPONSIVE STARTING IN SUMMER 2019; VACUUM PUMP WAS REPLACED PURSUANT TO RECALL IN LATE 2019 AND SOFTWARE ERROR RELATED TO BRAKING WAS ADDRESSED BY DEALER IN JANUARY 2020. CUSTOMER STATED TO DEALER THAT BRAKES ARE STILL NOT 100% RESPONSIVE, AND THAT BRAKES WILL PULSE A FEW TIMES WHEN PRESSED AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE ACTUALLY STARTS TO STOP. DEALER REFUSED TO CONSIDER THAT EXISTING ISSUES WITH LAST TWO RECALLS IN 2019 RELATED TO BRAKES COULD BE CAUSING NON-RESPONSIVE BRAKES.
Mfg Campaign: 11297728
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
RIGHT TAIL LIGHT WENT PUT, TOOK IT TO GET FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND I HAD TO PAY $900 TO GET IT FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE HAD A TON OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENTS AND DIDN'T KNOW WHY GM DIDN'T DO A RECALL. NOW, MY LEFT SIDE CIRCUIT BOARD IS OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Corrective Action:
RIGHT TAIL LIGHT WENT PUT, TOOK IT TO GET FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND I HAD TO PAY $900 TO GET IT FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE HAD A TON OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENTS AND DIDN'T KNOW WHY GM DIDN'T DO A RECALL. NOW, MY LEFT SIDE CIRCUIT BOARD IS OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Additional Notes:
RIGHT TAIL LIGHT WENT PUT, TOOK IT TO GET FIXED. THEY SAID IT WAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND I HAD TO PAY $900 TO GET IT FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAVE HAD A TON OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENTS AND DIDN'T KNOW WHY GM DIDN'T DO A RECALL. NOW, MY LEFT SIDE CIRCUIT BOARD IS OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Mfg Campaign: 11297280
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2020
General Motors, Llc
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING AND HARD, CLUNKY SHIFTING
Corrective Action:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING AND HARD, CLUNKY SHIFTING
Additional Notes:
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING AND HARD, CLUNKY SHIFTING
Mfg Campaign: 11291516
Recall Date: Dec 27, 2019
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