Large Recall NHTSA · 13V248000 Reported June 13, 2013

Driver's master power window switch

General Motors, Llc · N/A · 193,652 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V248000
Manufacturer Campaign
12180
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
193,652
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 13, 2013

Defect Summary

General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 saab 9-7x; 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl; and 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier and isuzu ascender vehicles. 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

Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. if the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. these repairs will be done free of charge. gm will notify buick, chevrolet, and gmc owners, isuzu and saab will contact their respective owners. the recall began on august 2, 2013. buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, gmc owners at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. gm's campaign number is 12180. this recall is an expansion of recall 12v-406.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V248000 or campaign 12180.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V248000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V248000?

NHTSA recall 13V248000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on June 13, 2013. It addresses: Driver's master power window switch. The recall affects approximately 193,652 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 13V248000 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.