Investigation PE05065: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Dec 2, 2005

Closed

May 1, 2006

Model years

2005

Subject

Brake lamp switch failure

Component: Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary

By letter dated april 26, 2006, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 06v139) involving certain model year (my) 2004-06 chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon and 2006 my isuzu i280/i350 vehicles.gm's recall covers 404,733 vehicles.gm reports that loss of brake lamp illumination was caused by insufficient plating on the stationary contact in the brake lamp switch.gm will replace the brake lamp switch assembly on all involved vehicles with the new switch that has the increased plating on the stationary contact.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Chevrolet Colorado356 complaints