Driver's master power window switch
Defect Summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl and 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, saab 9-7x, and isuzu ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. a short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. the short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Safety Consequence
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. a fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Corrective Action
Parts for this recall are expected to available in march 2013. gm will notify buick, chevrolet, and gmc owners when parts are available. buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and gmc owners at 1-866-996-9463. isuzu owners will be notified by isuzu motors when parts are available. Owners may contact isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. saab owners will be notified by saab cars north america when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007.
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FAQ: Recall 12V406000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V406000?
NHTSA recall 12V406000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 16, 2012. It addresses: Driver's master power window switch. The recall affects approximately 278,174 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V406000 or the manufacturer campaign number 12180. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.