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Investigation · Closed

UNINTENDED RELEASE OF THE REAR HATCH

Action number
SQ97020
Opened
Oct 6, 1997
Closed
Nov 19, 1997
Outcome
Closed without recall

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

What NHTSA is examining

Gm reported that this tsb was originated after a plant engineer experienced the problem.this was a plant generated complaint. Odi has no consumer complaints.gm reported 6 from owners being puzzled by the hatch ajar lamp being illuminated.a safety related defect, nor a trend, has been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

Vehicles under investigation

1993 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1994 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1995 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1996 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck1993 GMC GMC1994 GMC GMC1995 GMC GMC1996 GMC GMC

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.