Vehicle recall 04V046000 · February 4, 2004
Oldsmobile Bravada, GMC Envoy and 3 more models
Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.
- Consequence
- Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began July 6, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; Oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 04005.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 4, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04005
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 581,394
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Trailblazer (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- GMC Envoy (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- GMC Envoy XL (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Oldsmobile Bravada (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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