12180C Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Bulletin No.: 12180C

Date: June 2013
Recall Bulletin
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL

SUBJECT: Driver Door Switch Short Circuit

MODELS:
2006-2007 Buick Rainier

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT

2006-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2006 GMC Envoy XL

2006-2007 GMC Envoy

2005-2007 Saab 9-7X
An inspection and service procedure overview has been added to service procedure. Please

discard all copies of bulletin 12180B.
CONDITION

General Motors has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in

certain 2006 model year Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; 2006-2007 model

year Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and GMC Envoy; and 2005-2007 model year Saab

9-7X vehicles. If fluid enters the driver’s door module, it may cause corrosion that could result

in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window

switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. In rare cases, a short may cause

overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a

fire.

CORRECTION

Dealers are to test the driver's window and door lock switches for proper operation. If the

switches function properly, dealers are to install a protective coating to the door module. If the

switches do not function properly, dealers are to install a new door module.

Owners of 2005-2007 model year Saab 9-7X vehicles delivered in the U.S. or Canada will

receive a separate notification and be addressed by Saab Authorized Service Centers. This

bulletin applies to those 2005-2007 model year Saab 9-7X vehicles delivered outside of the

U.S. and Canada that are subject to this safety recall.
Copyright 2013 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.
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VEHICLES INVOLVED

All involved vehicles are identified by Vehicle Identification Number on the Investigate Vehicle

History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. Dealership service personnel

should always check this site to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required

inspections and/or repairs. It is important to routinely use this tool to verify eligibility because

not all similar vehicles may be involved regardless of description or option content.

For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete

vehicle identification number, customer name, and address information has been prepared

and will be provided to US and Canadian dealers through the GM GlobalConnect Recall

Reports, or sent directly to export dealers. Dealers will not have a report available if they have

no involved vehicles currently assigned.

The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle

Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other

than follow-up necessary to complete this recall is a violation of law in several

states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the

follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

PART INFORMATION

Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Customer Care

and Aftersales (GMCC&A). Please refer to your “involved vehicles listing” before ordering

parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an

emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.

Part

Number

19119236
Description

SWITCH KIT,SI WDO
Quantity/

Vehicle

1
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SERVICE PROCEDURE

INSPECTION and SERVICE PROCEDURE OVERVIEW

Complete the Door Lock and Side Window Switch Inspection

Perform a functional test on the driver side door lock and side window switch. Test all switch

functions to ensure that the driver side door lock and side window switch functions as

designed.

 If the driver side door lock and side window switch passes the functional test and the

switch part number matches one of the part numbers on the table, NO repair is

required.

 If the driver side door lock and side window switch passes the functional test and the

switch part number is NOT listed on the table in the bulletin, perform the service repair

procedure in the bulletin.

 If the driver side door lock and side window switch does NOT pass the functional test,

replace the driver side door lock and side window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side

Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side in SI.

Ensure that the Service Repair Procedure is Completed Correctly

1. The cure time for the protective coating is 1 hour. To avoid part damage, do NOT

remove the ESD protective barrier or assemble the door module until the protective

coating has cured.

2. Remove the ESD protective barrier (1) from the contact board BEFORE assembling the

door module. Do NOT assemble the door module with the ESD protective barrier on the

contact board.

3. After completing the repair, perform a functional test on the driver side door lock and

side window switch. Test all switch functions to ensure the driver side door lock and

side window switch functions as designed.

1.
Perform a functional test on the driver side door lock and side window switch. Test all

switch functions to ensure the driver side door lock and side window switch functions as

designed.

 If the driver side door lock and side window switch passes the functional test, proceed

to Step 2.

 If the driver side door lock and side window switch does NOT pass the functional test,

replace the driver side door lock and side window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side

Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side in SI.
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2.
Remove the driver side door lock and side window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side

Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side in SI.

Part Number

25861573

25861577
25861574

25861575

25861576

25861578

25861579

25861581

25861582

25861583
25861580

25861584

25866999

25867000

25867001

25867002

25867003

25867004

25867005

25867006
Description & Options

Chevrolet

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (CASHMERE) ST1 (DL2, KA1, X88, 27I) (EXPORT)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (CASHMERE) ST1 (DL2, X88, 27I) (EXC KA1)

(EXPORT)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (CASHMERE) (DK2, DK9, DP2, DR1, X88, 27I) (EXC

KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (CASHMERE) (DK2, DP2, DS3, KA1, X88, 27I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) (DL2, KA1, X88, 28I) (EXPORT)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) (DK2, DP2, DS3, KA1, X88, 48I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) (DK2, DP2, DS3, KA1, X88, 28I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) ST1 (DL2, X88, 48I) (EXC KA1) (EXPORT)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) ST1 (DL2, X88, 28I) (EXC KA1) (EXPORT)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) (DK2, DK9, DP2, DR1, X88, 48I) (EXC KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) (DK2, DK9, DP2, DR1, X88, 28I) (EXC KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) (DL2, KA1, X88, 48I) (EXPORT)
GMC

25861559

25861563

25861567

25861569

25861571

25861572
25866992

25866993

25866994

25866996

25866997

25866998
SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) (AAB KA1 Z88 Z89 27I, 48I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) (Z88, Z89, 27I, 48I) (EXC AAB, KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) (Z88, Z89, 28I) (EXC AAB, KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) (AAB, KA1, Z88, Z89, 28I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (EBONY) (AAB, DS3, Z88, 27I, 48I) (EXC KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (GRAY) (AAB, Z88, 28I) (EXC KA1)
25861556

25861557

25861560
SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (INCLS 8) (GRAY) ST1 (KA1, W49, 28I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (INCLS 8) (CASHMERE) ST1 (KA1, W49, 47I)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (INCLS 8) (GRAY) ST1 (W49, 28I) (EXC KA1)

SWITCH, DR LK & SI WDO (INCLS 8) (DK CASHMERE) ST1 (W49, 47I) (EXC

KA1)
Buick
25861561
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Determine the part number on the driver side door lock and side window switch. The part

number is on the side of the switch on the label.


If the part number on the switch is listed on the table above, no repair is required. Reinstall the driver side door lock and side window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side

Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side in SI.

If the part number on the switch is NOT listed on the table above, proceed to Step 4.
Caution: To avoid part damage, ensure your hands and work bench are clean BEFORE

performing the door lock and side window switch and door module modifications in this

bulletin.

4.
Place the driver side door lock and side window switch assembly on a clean work bench.
5.
Separate the door module from the door lock and side window switch assembly.
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5.1 Using a razor blade or equivalent, cut the door module label along the seam of the

door module as shown in the illustration.
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5.2 Using a small flat-blade screw driver, carefully disengage the door module tabs (1).
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Note: If the door lock and side window switch assembly membrane sticks (4) to the door

module contact board and/or falls out of the door module assembly during the disassembly of

the door module and door lock and side window switch assembly, re-install the large actuator

pins (5) and small actuator pins (6) and membrane (4). Refer to illustration.
2917377
5.3 Separate the door module (3) from the door lock and side window switch assembly

(2).

6.
Place the door lock and side window switch assembly in a safe location while modifying

the door module.
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Note: Refer to Door Module Repair Tips in this bulletin before performing Steps 7 through 16.

7.
Separate the contact board from the door module housing by depressing the contact

board tabs (7). Do NOT remove the contact board from the door module housing.
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Note: Do NOT attach the ESD protective barrier (8) over the connector pins (9).

8.
Remove the backing paper from the ESD protective barrier (8) and attach it to the contact

board. Attach the ESD protective barrier (8) along the edge of the connector pins (9).

Refer to illustration.
9.
Apply the protective coating to the top side of the contact board. Apply the protective

coating over the entire length (10) of the contact board from the ESD protective barrier

tape edge (8) to the contact board edge.
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Top “A” and bottom “B” views of the contact board include examples of connector

(4), connector pins (3), traces (2), and vias (1).

10. Ensure the protective coating covers the connector pins, traces and vias (holes) in the

application area of the contact board.
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11. Apply the protective coating to the bottom side of the contact board. Apply the protective

coating over the entire length (10) of the contact board.
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Top “A” and bottom “B” views of the contact board include examples of connector

(4), connector pins (3), traces (2), and vias (1).

12. Ensure the protective coating covers the connector pins, traces and vias (holes) in the

application area of the contact board.

Caution: The cure time for the material is 1 hour. To avoid part damage, do NOT proceed to

Step 13 until the material has cured for 1 hour.

13. Wait 60 minutes to allow the liquid material to cure to a “tacky” state.

14. Remove ESD protective barrier from the contact board of the door module.
2917385
15. Insert the Mylar Kapton® gasket (10) to the inside surface covering the open cutouts of the

door lock and side window switch membrane.
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