GM Recalls Vehicles for Headlamp Driver Module Overheating Defect

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC 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. The recall involves 429,170 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail. This failure causes the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate. 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.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product

BUICK, SAAB, PONTIAC RAINIER, LACROSSE, 9-7X, GRAND PRIX

Brand

BUICK

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Lighting

Hazard

• electrical-overheating
• visibility-impairment

Affected units

429,170

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