Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V599000 Reported September 24, 2015

Driver's master power window switch may short

General Motors, Llc · Visibility · 9,932 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V599000
Manufacturer Campaign
15700
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
9,932
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 24, 2015
Completion Rate
60.73

Defect Summary

General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles. fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

Safety Consequence

The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

Corrective Action

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. the recall began on november 2, 2015. owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. gm's number for this recall is 15700.

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 15V599000 or campaign 15700.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V599000

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

What is recall 15V599000?

NHTSA recall 15V599000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on September 24, 2015. It addresses: Driver's master power window switch may short. The recall affects approximately 9,932 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V599000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15700. 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.