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.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights

Date Announced

AUG 14, 2015

Vehicles Affected

429,170

Isuzu Recall #

14291

NHTSA Campaign #

15V519000

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) 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. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Actions

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.

Documents (25)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Upcoming Safety Recall 14291 - Update Population Expansion
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - GM CUSTOMER CARE AND AFTERSALES DCS3953 Date: March 7, 2016 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall 14291 – Update - Dealer Communications Summary
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 5, 2016 Subject: 14291 - Safety Recall
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Isuzu
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Isuzu May 2016 Safety Recall 15V-519 Campaign Service Bulletin SB16-04-S001
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N140291 Release Date: May 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Safety Bulletin - Isuzu BULLETIN NUMBER: SB16-04-S001 ISSUE DATE: MAY 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• GM Quarterly Report Assessment for 2016-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• October 26, 2016 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures
• October 30, 2017 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures Recall 15V519 (GM 14291)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• July 31, 2017 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures Recall 15V519 (GM 14291)
• May 4, 2017 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures Recall 15V519 (GM 14291)
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• January 27, 2016 Subject: Clarification on Quarterly Report Figures
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4