NHTSA Recall 08V441000: Electrical system
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 857,735 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Buick Enclave.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V441000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08048 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | August 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; cadillac dts; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
Safety risk
This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on september 12, 2008. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or http://www.cadillac.com; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, GMC at 1-866-996-9436; or hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Notes
GM recall no. 08048. 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V441000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | 2008 |
| Buick Lucerne | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Cadillac DTS | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 2007, 2008 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2007, 2008 |
| Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2007, 2008 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007, 2008 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2007, 2008 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2007, 2008 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007, 2008 |
| GMC Acadia | 2007, 2008 |
| GMC Sierra | 2007, 2008 |
| GMC Yukon | 2007, 2008 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2007, 2008 |
| Hummer H2 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Saturn Outlook | 2007, 2008 |
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.