GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups

doh · 05-01-2006, 11:01 AM

http://yahoo.reuters.com/stocks/Quot...ol=GM.N&rpc=44

DETROIT, May 1 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks due to defective brake lights, U.S. safety regulators said on Monday.

The automaker is recalling 2004 to 2006 models of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups and 2006 models of the Isuzu I-280 and I-350 trucks,

MNdudeswitz · 05-01-2006, 11:31 AM

Man, I would hate to have my tail light go out while driving at night

Canyonaro · 05-01-2006, 11:43 AM

Heard about it this morning, I haven't had any such problems. But it is nice to have a recall on a potential problem.

**GMCSonoma** · 05-01-2006, 12:08 PM

New one by us here as well! Oh well...let the nay-sayers feast!!!

gacSTclass · 05-01-2006, 12:13 PM

Who makes the brake lights for these, anyone know?

69Firebird400 · 05-01-2006, 12:15 PM

That's a lot of trucks. Hopefully it's a relatively simple fix and will not cost a lot. There is a lot that has to be perfect in a new vehicle for there not to be a recall of some sort. Will this get the same amount of press that the 130 Toyota Camrys with the two bum transmission gears? Should be interesting.

iroc_jason · 05-01-2006, 12:25 PM

I believe the problem is with the brake relay switch (simple, cheap, and quick to replace at least). I and many others at coloradofans.com have had these go bad, causing the brake lights not to work.

I think it is very responsible of gm to issue the recall.

kool_zx3 · 05-01-2006, 12:31 PM

Isn't this the second light recall???? Didn't the silverado/sierra's have one also....

Time to switch suppliers

johnny smallblock · 05-01-2006, 12:33 PM

The number is large, but it's a relatively minor thing. That being said, the idiot portion of the media will plaster the number of vehicles involved all over the place to scare people into watching their broadcasts. Then the non-idiot media will fear "missing out on a big story" so they'll follow suit.

ZvetteGuy · 05-01-2006, 12:35 PM

Let's remember that it's a recall on 400,000 pickups.. it doesn't mean that all those will have the problem...

roteague · 05-01-2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny smallblock

The number is large, but it's a relatively minor thing. That being said, the idiot portion of the media will plaster the number of vehicles involved all over the place to scare people into watching their broadcasts. Then the non-idiot media will fear "missing out on a big story" so they'll follow suit.

Yes, they ignored the recent Tundra recall, but they won't ignore this one. One more reason, I don't pay too much attention to the media.

SuperSS27 · 05-01-2006, 01:24 PM

Hmm, I guess i'll be getting a recall notice in the mail.

**GMCSonoma** · 05-01-2006, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kool_zx3

Isn't this the second light recall???? Didn't the silverado/sierra's have one also....

Time to switch suppliers

The CK 400's did a few years back...

Quote:

Originally Posted by gacSTclass

Who makes the brake lights for these, anyone know?

It would be interesting to know who made the switch...

They retail for $12.53...so not expensive...
As I write this, the Chicago PDC only has 3 in stock!

I somehow think a new part# will be introduced...

SUPERBADD75 · 05-01-2006, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnny smallblock

The number is large, but it's a relatively minor thing. That being said, the idiot portion of the media will plaster the number of vehicles involved all over the place to scare people into watching their broadcasts. Then the non-idiot media will fear "missing out on a big story" so they'll follow suit.

yeah, and the problem with that idiot media is that they don't always put 2 and 2 together. high volume models will have high numbers of recalls if something goes wrong just because of the sheer number of that particular vehicle that's on the road.

member12 · 05-01-2006, 01:39 PM

It was the GM360s that had the tail light recall last year.

It never gave me problems, but I did have to change the light bulb on the back right light a little too often before the recall.

05-01-2006, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
doh 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: N.W.Ontario Posts: 4,770	GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups http://yahoo.reuters.com/stocks/Quot...ol=GM.N&rpc=44 DETROIT, May 1 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp. (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks due to defective brake lights, U.S. safety regulators said on Monday. The automaker is recalling 2004 to 2006 models of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups and 2006 models of the Isuzu I-280 and I-350 trucks,

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MNdudeswitz 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Drives: 2002 Honda Accord EX-V6 Posts: 1,194	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups Man, I would hate to have my tail light go out while driving at night

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Canyonaro 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SKI Utah Drives: '04 Mali '07 Canyon CC 4x4 Z71 SLT Posts: 1,221	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups Heard about it this morning, I haven't had any such problems. But it is nice to have a recall on a potential problem. __________________ Willy (from the Simpsons): Willy hears ya. Willy don't care. Обладание Тойотой не плохо, только все те люди, которые ведут тот, думая это как американец.

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69Firebird400 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Area Drives: 08 CTS DI RWD Nav, 08 Sienna Limited AWD Nav Posts: 5,639	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups That's a lot of trucks. Hopefully it's a relatively simple fix and will not cost a lot. There is a lot that has to be perfect in a new vehicle for there not to be a recall of some sort. Will this get the same amount of press that the 130 Toyota Camrys with the two bum transmission gears? Should be interesting. __________________ Autosavant Cars and Technology

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iroc_jason Walking Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups I believe the problem is with the brake relay switch (simple, cheap, and quick to replace at least). I and many others at coloradofans.com have had these go bad, causing the brake lights not to work. I think it is very responsible of gm to issue the recall. __________________ 2005 Colorado 4x4 Z71 1986 Camaro IROC-Z Last edited by iroc_jason : 05-01-2006 at 12:27 PM.

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kool_zx3 Level I Members Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Drives: Ranger Posts: 3,962	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups Isn't this the second light recall???? Didn't the silverado/sierra's have one also.... Time to switch suppliers __________________ Fordtough.ca For Canadian Truck Owners

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ZvetteGuy 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Drives: 1987 Chevrolet R10 pickup, 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 549	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups Let's remember that it's a recall on 400,000 pickups.. it doesn't mean that all those will have the problem... __________________ Awww... life is so grand... my truck in the garage and the Ponti look'n good... all I need now is a Corvette or a girlfriend.... hmmmm... a Corvette may be cheaper

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SuperSS27 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2005 Drives: Blacked Out 2006 Trailblazer SS 2wd Posts: 814	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups Hmm, I guess i'll be getting a recall notice in the mail.

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member12 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Drives: pickup truck Posts: 5,372	Re: GM recalls more than 400,000 pickups It was the GM360s that had the tail light recall last year. It never gave me problems, but I did have to change the light bulb on the back right light a little too often before the recall. __________________ Answer Toyota's FJ and 4Runner...BRING BACK A ZR2 BLAZER!!!!

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