Large Recall NHTSA · 15V519000 Reported August 14, 2015

Headlamps may fail

General Motors, Llc · Exterior Lighting · 429,170 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V519000
Manufacturer Campaign
14291
Manufacturer
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
429,170
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 14, 2015
Completion Rate
51.17

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 pontiac grand prix, 2006-2009 buick lacrosse, 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl, 2006-2008 isuzu ascender, and saab 9-7x vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (hdm) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Safety Consequence

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hdm, free of charge. the recall began on may 17, 2016. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. gm's number for this recall is 14291.

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 15V519000 or campaign 14291.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V519000

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

What is recall 15V519000?

NHTSA recall 15V519000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on August 14, 2015. It addresses: Headlamps may fail. The recall affects approximately 429,170 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V519000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14291. 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.