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Vehicle recall 05V099000 · March 14, 2005

Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari

On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On certain minivans, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition in the stop lamp or hazard lamp circuit that results in the stop lamps and hazard lamps being inoperative.
Consequence
The loss of stop lamps and rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hazard warning flasher switch and apply special grease to the contacts at the time of installation of the module free of charge. The repair would be used in vehicles in which the hazard slider button is still movable. If a vehicle has a hazard slider button that is not movable (frozen), the entire multifunction switch will be replaced. The recall began on April 13, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Notes
GM recall no. 05013.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
05V099000
Reported to NHTSA
March 14, 2005
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
05013
Owner notification
April 13, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected
77,055
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Recall 05V099000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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