NHTSA Recall 06V139000: Switch (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 404,733 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Colorado.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V139000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 06030 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | April 27, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 5, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.
Safety risk
A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Notes
GM recall no. 06030.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 06V139000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| GMC Canyon | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Isuzu I-280 | 2006 |
| Isuzu I-350 | 2006 |
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.