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NHTSA Recall 05V035000: Windshield (visibility)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,815 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Rainier.

17,815
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2005
owners notified (March 10)
NHTSA campaign05V035000
Manufacturer campaign05002
ComponentVISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD
Report receivedFebruary 3, 2005
Owner notificationMarch 10, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

Safety risk

If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes

GM recall no. 05002.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.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V035000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Rainier2005
Chevrolet Trailblazer2005
GMC Envoy2005
Isuzu Ascender2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.