GMC Hummer EV 2022: Design Flaw Leads to Recall for Taillight Problems

GMC Hummer EV Recall

GMC recalls 10 Hummer EVs it delivered to its customers after the notice made by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Carscoops reported that according to NHTSA's spokesperson, "Immediately following the recall decision on March 3, 2022, GMC HUMMER representatives proactively contacted these customers and made arrangements to replace the taillamps on these vehicles. Repairs have been completed on all 10 vehicles."

Hummer EV has been a long-awaited car for EV and GMC enthusiasts with its power, sleek design, and GMC releasing the vehicle in an electric integration.

GMC's Hummer EVs have been first revealed by the company in October 2020. A year later, their limited Edition 1 Hummer began its production stage and car enthusiasts were able to avail of preorders. GMC stated that other Hummer EV models will be released this 2023.

With the oil price increase and the continuing growing demand for electric vehicles in addressing carbon emission, Hummer EV has been a popular hit to many.

However, after the company starts delivering their cars to the customers, a lot has reportedly been taken back to the dealer shops due to minor problems.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Hummer EV 2022 made from Oct. 5, 2021 to Jan. 20, 2022, have failed to "comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

With that decision, GMC decided to recall 10 Hummer EVs made between those dates. The Hummer EVs were scheduled for repairs and it has been confirmed that all of them have minor defects.

The company also clarified that the vehicles made beyond January 20 have been checked and produced with parts and software containing the corrected repair prior to shipping them to the customers.

GMC Hummer EV: Taillight Defect

It is reported that the problem with the vehicles is the rear taillights being defective. The detected problem complains that there are some times where one taillight works, but there are also instances that both taillamps do not work or it only shows illuminated light.

If the taillamps stop working, all of its inclined functions also stop working.

This is where the defect gets possibly serious. According to Motor1, "If the taillight stops working, all taillight functions (brake light, turn signal, backup lamp, side marker, clearance lamp, and tail light) will be disabled."

Moreover, Motor1 added, "If a taillight remains fully or partially illuminated, some or all of these taillight functions will remain activated at all times, even after the vehicle is turned off."

According to the NHTSA's Part 573 Safety Recall Report, the solution to address the safety problems detected in the 10 Hummer EVs is to replace the taillights affected.

Since the vehicles are only recently delivered by the company, GMC stated that the repairs for the defective taillight are covered by the company's warranty.

Furthermore, GMC knows the situation at best and voluntarily initiated a recall to its customers for the affected vehicle.