Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V081000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1999 to 03/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 38 | 05/13/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/14/1999 | 04/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles may have been built with incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A vehicle with this condition can pull to one side during a braking maneuver. in addition, vehicle stopping distance could be increased. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for correct brake parts and replace any incorrect rotors, caliper assemblies, brake pads, and caliper mounting brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 13, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V238000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1999 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 988 | 10/08/1999 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1999 | 08/30/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99038.owner notification began october 8, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 00222A | 11/18/2003 | 10004101 | Uneven right front brake wear with the right front outboard pad being worn an amount inconsistent with the rest of the front brake pads. *tt | 11/18/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 99112 | 05/18/1999 | 606698 | Campaign parts bulletin regarding an incorrect front brake rotor, brake caliper assembly, brake pads, and caliper mounting bracket on either the left or right side of the vehicle. *tt | 08/31/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 42000 | 1 | 03/18/1999 |
| The complaint was received via e-mail. i went to goodyear to have my brakes checked when they removed the wheel cap, and the plastic snaps that hold the wheel caps in place fell off. the mechanic called me over and refused to take any more caps off. it was determined that i needed front brakes, and i gave him permission to take the second cap off. one more snap broke off. my car is a 1999 buick park avenue ultra of 42,000 miles. approximately a year ago i had to replace a cap that was missing at a cost of $54.00. these caps are poorly made and cannot withstand the process of having tires rotated, replaced or whatever condition requires that the tires be removed. replacing these caps has become an expensive problem not only that, but dangerous as well. this is a faulty product, and should be looked at. i have called the buick people, and they refused to replace these caps. also, will not acknowledge the problem. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 3 | 11/09/1998 | |
| Vehicle has extended braking distance, mostly in wet conditions. when coming from car wash, pedal goes amost to floor. also, rotors have been replaced 3 times. *ak the tail light always had water in it. the driver seat panel for electric seats was broken. a driver side lock was broken as well. the dealer pointed out that the vehicle's warranty had expired. *yh | |||
| While traveling at 70 mph and when depressing brakes vehicle would vibrate and pulsate intermittently. dealer and manufacturer have been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states when driving at 65/70mph when brakes are applied there there is pulsation and consumer is unable to stop vehicle. contacted dealer. have not found a permanent fix to problem.*jb | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while traveling at 25mph brakes failed. consumer states brake pedal went to the floor. the dealer can't duplicate the problem. please provide any further information. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/07/2004 | 50000 | 3 | 11/01/2001 |
| When the brake pedal was depressed it almost went to the floor. this resulted in the vehicle not stopping immediately. tne vehicle was taken to the mechanic who determined that front brake pad separated from the steel and was just lying there. the brake pad still had 50% of wear remaining. *ak *nm | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated the right front brake wore only the inner pad, which caused a loud squeak. dealer notified. please provide additional information. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/27/2002 | |||
| While driving the vehicle at 35mph the e right front pad damage the rotor. dealer has inspected and replace the pad and rotor. today 12/27/02 again has the same problem and dealer told consumer is normal this kind of problem on this vehicles. please provide further information. | |||
| 03/15/2002 | |||
| When pressing down on brakes front end rotors started to wobble.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 3 | 11/09/1998 | |
| Vehicle has extended braking distance, mostly in wet conditions. when coming from car wash, pedal goes amost to floor. also, rotors have been replaced 3 times. *ak the tail light always had water in it. the driver seat panel for electric seats was broken. a driver side lock was broken as well. the dealer pointed out that the vehicle's warranty had expired. *yh | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors excessively wear out while traveling on highway 95% of time. *ak rotors have been replaced twice. *slc | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle vibrates and grabs. dealer has turned rotors, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors were wearing excessively and overheating which caused rotors to warp/out of round. dealer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall. all/any repairs would be at consumer cost. *ak | |||