Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-18546
General Motors Petition on Vehicle Lighting Noncompliance (FMVSS No. 108)
Buyer
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
2026-18546
This notice concerns a regulatory petition, not a procurement opportunity. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, received a petition from General Motors, LLC (GM). - GM identified noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 in certain model year 2024 vehicles: - Cadillac XT4 - Chevrolet Colorado - GMC Canyon - The issue involves taillamps, side marker lamps, and license plate lamps not activating as required under specific conditions. - GM asserts the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety and seeks exemption from notification and remedy requirements. - The notice invites public comments on GM's petition. - No products or services are being procured or awarded; this is a regulatory petition notice. - OEM highlighted: General Motors, LLC.
Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) has determined that certain model year 2024 Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon motor vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps and associated equipment. GM filed a noncompliance report and petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision that the noncompliance is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. The petition details the nature of the noncompliance, the conditions under which it occurs, and argues that it does not adversely impact safety. Public comments on the petition are invited until October 13, 2026.