The problem
GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new Mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, U.S. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that May not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
The risk
This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by June 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners May contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-310 (09V310000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 09049 |
| Manufacturer | Isuzu Motors Limited |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch |
| Report date | July 29, 2009 |
| Owners notified | August 2, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 185,903 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2006 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2007 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2008 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2009 Chevrolet Colorado
- 2004 GMC Canyon
- 2005 GMC Canyon
- 2006 GMC Canyon
- 2007 GMC Canyon
- 2008 GMC Canyon
- 2009 GMC Canyon
- 2007 Isuzu I-290
- 2007 Isuzu I-370
Plus 4 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the lights
- 2004 Chevrolet Colorado headlight problems 43
- 2005 Chevrolet Colorado headlight problems 49
- 2006 Chevrolet Colorado headlight problems 30
- 2007 Chevrolet Colorado headlight problems 19
- 2008 Chevrolet Colorado headlight problems 7
- 2009 Chevrolet Colorado headlight problems 3
- 2004 GMC Canyon headlight problems 8
- 2005 GMC Canyon headlight problems 11
- 2006 GMC Canyon headlight problems 5
- 2007 GMC Canyon headlight problems 5
- 2008 GMC Canyon headlight problems 4
- 2009 GMC Canyon headlight problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-310 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by June 2010.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 185,903 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.