Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE92039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/15/1992 | 08/14/1992 | BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/05/1999 | |||
| Driving down the road and a deer crossed in front. driver applied the brakes, and vehicle tail spinned. also, and the abs lights came on and stayed on. *ak | |||
| Abs warning light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system due to faulty sensor on the right rear wheel. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1997 | 3 | ||
| Abs brake light would comeon for no reason. took to a mechanic and was informed it was due to faulty pmv valve block. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| The anti lock brakes failed, pulling vehicle into oncoming traffic. | |||
| 04/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| The abs pressure modulator valve failed. | |||
| 07/02/1997 | |||
| The abs light continued to come on and the system was still operating, except whe coming to a quick stop. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock braking system. rotors warped, dragged/ distorted and metalurgy soft, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1996 | 12/01/1992 | ||
| At speed of 35 mph applied abs brakes and had extended stopping distance, pedal went to the floor, impact 12:00 position, driver's side airbag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| Abs stopped working. *ak | |||
| Continues to have brake failure, brakes started rubbing because the rims were very hot to touch and then started to grab, abs light would come on, replaced the front brake pads and there are still problems. please give more information. *ak | |||
| 08/02/1996 | 3 | ||
| During vehicle operation at 20 mph. poor abs brake performance was experienced. the pedal went to the floor when it was applied.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| While driving emergency brake was partially on, causing loss of all abs braking power, had no stopping ability. *ak brake pedal went all the way too the floor.*jb | |||
| Abs brakes did not stop auto causing consumer to hit another auto causing approx 4000.00 worth of damage-air bags did not deploy. tt | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Consumer attempted to stop due to a stopped motorist ahead, however brakes failed, consumer swerved to miss vehicle and crashed into a backhoe, there were no injuries in accident, dealer found no problems. *slc | |||
| 09/28/1995 | |||
| The abs system is failing. the brakes do not stop the car and it goes through intersections. please describe. tt | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed twice, causing loss of control. *skd | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 2 | ||
| Abs brake system malfunctioned, warning light came on during emergency braking, light went off, noticing fading of the pedal. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear sensor on rear abs brakes were not working, resulting in accident, replaced sensor. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| While driving emergency brake was partially on, causing loss of all abs braking power, had no stopping ability. *ak brake pedal went all the way too the floor.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/23/1997 | 3 | ||
| Brake shoes freeze to the drums causing damage to brakes. | |||
| Continues to have brake failure, brakes started rubbing because the rims were very hot to touch and then started to grab, abs light would come on, replaced the front brake pads and there are still problems. please give more information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/21/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock braking system. rotors warped, dragged/ distorted and metalurgy soft, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 1 | 03/23/1995 | |
| Retaining spring in right rear drum broke, allowing large metal pieces to wedge between brake drum and shoe. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 02/15/1997 | |||
| Rear wheel cylinder leaking fluid. petire buick 6640 e. mcdowell road. scottsdale arizona 85257. ph.# 602-990-3424. *ak | |||
| Rear wheel cylinder is leaking fluid. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| The master cylinder failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| The pump motor assembly failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake warning light came on during emergency braking. *ak | |||