The problem
GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac dts; Hummer h2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, Saturn outlook; and my 2008 Buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater May overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
The risk
This May cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners May contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.Saturn.com, GMC at 1-866-996-9436; or Hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 08V-441 (08V441000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 08048 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Electrical system |
| Report date | August 28, 2008 |
| Owners notified | September 12, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 857,735 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2008 Buick Enclave
- 2006 Buick Lucerne
- 2007 Buick Lucerne
- 2008 Buick Lucerne
- 2006 Cadillac DTS
- 2007 Cadillac DTS
- 2008 Cadillac DTS
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT
- 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2007 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
- 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2007 GMC Acadia
- 2008 GMC Acadia
- 2007 GMC Sierra
- 2008 GMC Sierra
- 2007 GMC Yukon
- 2008 GMC Yukon
- 2007 GMC Yukon XL
- 2008 GMC Yukon XL
- 2006 Hummer H2
- 2007 Hummer H2
- 2008 Hummer H2
- 2007 Saturn Outlook
- 2008 Saturn Outlook
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2008 Buick Enclave electrical problems 73
- 2006 Buick Lucerne electrical problems 101
- 2007 Buick Lucerne electrical problems 59
- 2008 Buick Lucerne electrical problems 121
- 2006 Cadillac DTS electrical problems 79
- 2007 Cadillac DTS electrical problems 28
- 2008 Cadillac DTS electrical problems 39
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade electrical problems 34
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade electrical problems 23
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV electrical problems 6
- 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV electrical problems 2
- 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT electrical problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 08V-441 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners May contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Saturn at…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 857,735 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.