Recalls for 2001 Gmc Jimmy

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2001-12-13
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.  The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative.  The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

Consequence
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier.  Owner notification will be conducted in two phases.  The first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles.  The second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2001-12-13
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.  The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative.  The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

Consequence
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier.  Owner notification will be conducted in two phases.  The first phase began april 15, 2002, with mailings to owners of 2000 and early 2001 vehicles.  The second mailing phase will be to remaining 2001 and 2002 vehicles.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2000-08-22
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies.  The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  209, seat belt assemblies.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

Notes
Owner notification began august 24, 2000.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; gmc at 1-800-462-8782; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or saturn at 1-800-553-6000.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2008-05-22
Description
General motors is recalling 5,862 my 2000-2002 chevrolet blazer, my 2000-2001 gmc jimmy, and my 2000 oldsmobile bravada sport utility vehicles.  The multifunction switch could develop an open circuit condition that results in the stop lamps and the rear hazard lamps becoming inoperative.  The center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected.

Consequence
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hazard switch carrier.  The recall began on june 17, 2008.  Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.  Note: this campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 01v364).

Notes
Gm recall no.  01073.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.