Recall 06V-139: 2004–2006 Chevrolet Colorado, 2004–2006 GMC Canyon and 2 more

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Apr 27, 2006, covering about 404,733 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-139
Report date
Apr 27, 2006
Vehicles affected
404,733
Owners notified
Dec 5, 2006

The problem

Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (Chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.

The risk

A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.

The fix

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Notes

Gm recall no. 06030.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number06V139000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Colorado2004, 2005, 2006All years
GMC Canyon2004, 2005, 2006All years
Isuzu I-2802006All years
Isuzu I-3502006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-139?

Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (Chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.

How is recall 06V-139 fixed?

Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.