Recall 13V248 covers 193,652 2005-2007 GMC Envoy and related SUVs for driver-door-module shorts and fire risk. Repair is free at a franchised GMC dealer.
GMC is recalling 193,652 2005-2007 Envoy and Trailblazer vehicles, along with Ascender, 9-7X, Trailblazer Ext, Envoy Xl, and Rainier models, because fluid can enter the driver's door module and corrode the circuit board. A short can overheat the module and start a fire even while parked, so owners should park outside until the dealer repair is complete and free once available.
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What's wrong?
The driver's door module in the 2005-2007 Envoy, Ascender, 9-7X, Trailblazer Ext, Trailblazer, Envoy Xl, and Rainier controls the power window and power door lock switches in the driver door. It is an electronic circuit board behind the switch panel, so it has to stay dry for the switches to work correctly.
On affected vehicles, fluid can enter the module and corrode the circuit board. Corrosion creates a path for an electrical short. That short can make the locks or windows work intermittently or stop working, and it can also overheat the module enough to melt parts inside the door.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the short has started, an owner can notice window or door-lock switches that stop responding, or signs of overheating such as odor, smoke, or heat from the driver door area.
Who's affected?
Covers 7 related midsize SUV nameplates from the 2005, 2006, and 2007 model years. The listed components are the power window controls and electrical system.
| 2006 GMC Envoy | visibility component |
|---|---|
| 2006 GMC Envoy | electrical system |
| 2006 Isuzu Ascender | visibility component |
| 2006 Isuzu Ascender | electrical system |
| 2005 Saab 9-7X | visibility component |
| 2005 Saab 9-7X | electrical system |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | visibility component |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext | electrical system |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | visibility component |
| 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | electrical system |
| 2006 GMC Envoy Xl | visibility component |
| 2006 GMC Envoy Xl | electrical system |
| 2007 Isuzu Ascender | visibility component |
| 2007 Isuzu Ascender | electrical system |
| 2007 GMC Envoy | visibility component |
| 2007 GMC Envoy | electrical system |
| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer | visibility component |
| 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer | electrical system |
| 2006 Buick Rainier | visibility component |
| 2006 Buick Rainier | electrical system |
| 2006 Saab 9-7X | visibility component |
| 2006 Saab 9-7X | electrical system |
| 2007 Saab 9-7X | visibility component |
| 2007 Saab 9-7X | electrical system |
| 2007 Buick Rainier | visibility component |
| 2007 Buick Rainier | electrical system |
| Units affected | 193,652 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short in the driver's door module circuit board can start a fire and increase the risk of personal injury, even while the vehicle is parked and not in use. Park outside until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised GMC dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2007 GMC Envoy, Ascender, 9-7X, Trailblazer Ext, Trailblazer, Envoy Xl, or Rainier is included in this recall.
- Watch for intermittent or inoperative power door locks or power windows, odor, smoke, or heat from the driver's door module.
- Park outside and away from structures until the driver's door module repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised GMC dealer to ask about the free driver's door module test, protective coating, or replacement that fixes the short and fire risk.
- Bring the recall notice if you have one. If not, reference recall number 13V248 when you call.
What happens at the repair
The known dealer repair is focused on the driver's door module. Once the repair is available, a GMC technician tests the module. If it works correctly, the technician applies a protective coating to help keep fluid from entering and corroding the circuit board. If the module does not work correctly, the technician replaces it. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| June 13, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V248?
Recall 13V248 covers 193,652 2005-2007 GMC Envoy, Ascender, 9-7X, Trailblazer Ext, Trailblazer, Envoy Xl, and Rainier vehicles with a driver's door module defect. Fluid can enter the module, corrode the circuit board, and create a short that can lead to fire.
What should I do if my 2005-2007 GMC Envoy, Ascender, 9-7X, Trailblazer Ext, Trailblazer, Envoy Xl, or Rainier is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V248. If it is, contact a franchised GMC dealer and reference recall number 13V248. The dealer will test the driver's door module and apply protective coating or replace the module for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says these repairs are free of charge. The dealer will test the driver's door module, then coat it or replace it based on its condition.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Fluid in the driver's door module can corrode the circuit board and create a short. That short can overheat the module, melt components, produce odor or smoke, and lead to a fire even when the vehicle is not in use.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for power door locks or power window switches that work intermittently or stop working, especially on the driver's door. Odor, smoke, or heat from the door area also points to the door module problem described in recall 13V248.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V248000 |
|---|---|
| GMC customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V248 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V248000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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