*Recall 07 GM Trucks, Yukon, Tahoe, Denali, Escalade -Heated Washer Fluid Cause Fire*

• Sep 16, 2008

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PatrykKoul

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I got a letter in the mail yesterday about the heated washer fluid system can cause a fire on my Denali. There is a reacall, so I scheduled an appointment and the dealers don't even have the parts to fix it yet. They said all the can do is pull the fuse. Here is a link to the article. Anyone else get this letter?

http://jalopnik.com/5043596/gm-recalls-950000-vehicles-for-heated-washer-fluid-problems

 

• Sep 16, 2008

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Been discussed:

http://www.tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?t=10501&highlight=recall

 

• Sep 16, 2008

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Haha, my bad. As I get the letter 2 weeks later though

 

• Sep 16, 2008

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PatrykKoul said:

Haha, my bad. As I get the letter 2 weeks later though

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That sucks they don't have the parts.......

 

• Sep 16, 2008

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I got mine yesterday also........Damn, but I love my Yukon.......

 

• Sep 16, 2008

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No letter but I became aware of the recall here on the forum. Took my 07 Avalanche to the dealer today asking about it. They expect parts in November. So I had them pull the fuse. The Service Manager gave me the service procedure to remove fuse, on my 08 Tahoe:nonod:.

 

• Sep 17, 2008

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this problem can occur without activating the heated washer fluid option?

 

• Sep 17, 2008

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S.V.T. said:

this problem can occur without activating the heated washer fluid option?

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Yep. This was the cause of the fires in several Tahoes that was reported over the last year or so.

The fuse is #69 (60A) and is labeled WFHS. It's a PITA to remove. The clear plastic cover will probably come off but can be snapped back on when the fuse is replaced. I used a pair of needle nose pliers to wrestle the fuse out after removing the cover.
There's a handy cavity nearby that the fuse will fit in for storage 'til the fix is installed.

 

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• Sep 17, 2008

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got my letter today says to make appointment with the dealer after nov 1 st