Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04V045000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 05/01/2003 to 06/30/2003V (Vehicle)6887506/18/2004MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/04/200402/06/2004571135
Defect SummaryCertain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Consequence SummaryConsequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Corrective SummaryDealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
NotesGm recall no. 04004.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
35683568B10021133Service brake booster message. *kb03/13/2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
04052500206/01/2007040525002D10022470Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb08/15/2007
01088E01/01/200401088F10004113Co550 code setting and or abs/brake light coming on intermittently. service vme. 2004 gmc denali included. *tt *mj *tt11/18/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3568A10017092Service brake booster message. *tt10/24/2005
3687A10016554Hoot or squeak type noise on rapid brake apply. *tt09/21/2005
050525003A02/01/2006050525003B10014986Service stability message on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0131, c0196, c0290 and/or c0292 set. *tt05/13/2005
0205301/01/2004308010007739Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt07/09/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
03052500705/01/2009030525007D10004310Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe12/02/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
03052500507/01/200410004368Service stability message and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0455 or c0550 set. *tt gm administrative messate. *tt12/04/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
040525002B11/01/2005040525002C10008659Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt08/13/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
3637A09/01/2009PIT-3637D10018591Brake pedal assembly replacement bracket service kit. *tt updated 3/26/10. *pe01/06/2006

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES
12/14/201289500
 A car traveling directly in front stopped suddenly when a traffic changed to yellow, traveling west on leesburg pike (va-286) near sterling va. towing a trailer, i had to brake hard to avoid rear ending. the brakes initially worked normally, and i should have been able to stop safely. then the pedal sunk to the firewall and warning lights & messages appeared. i sounded the horn and the car in front moved to give me space to complete the stop under manual braking, which is prone to skidding without modulation or traction control. once getting the truck to a shop, it was determined that the left rear brake line had burst, and that all the lines suffered heavy corrosion. i've read there has been investigation of brake line corrosion on gm trucks, it seems mine is affected.
09/04/201287000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and the pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. the contact coasted to the side of the road and parked it. the vehicle was later towed to a certified mechanic. the mechanic advised the contact that the brake lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 87,000. kmj
09/04/201287000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 cadillac escalade. the contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and the pedal went down to the floor. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and parked it. the vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and they stated the brake lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 87,000. ap
09/06/201274328
 My wife had just left the parking lot aproaching the traffic light she steped on the brake the pedal went all the way to the floor, the vehicle woulld not stop she went through the resd light and coasted until the vehicle stoped. luckily she did not have an accident, after checking to see what was wrong, brake fluid was leaking under the vehicle towards the rear differential, the brake lineas were rusted, coroded, and leaking every time the brake was applied, the entire under carriage of the vehicle looked like a fifty year old vehicle i've never seen any thing like this in all my life. i thoutht brake lines were made to out last the vehicle. i did some resurch and found out that a growing number of suv owners are experiencing then same problem. i think this is a major safety issue, i just need my vehicle to be repaired with genuine parts.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
08/13/200414662
 When braking at 25 mph brakes failed causing extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident. consumer sustained injuries. vehicle was towed. *ak *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/06/2012743281
 2004 cadillac escalade. consumer writes in regards to defective brake line. *tgw the consumer stated when his wife applied the brake, the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop. she went through a red light and coasted until the vehicle finally stopped. the consumer discovered brake fluid leaking under the vehicle toward the rear differential, and the brake lines were severely rusted, to the point of corrosion.