Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 040525008 | 08/01/2004 | 10011203 | Abs light on, service stability system message displayed, stability system disabled indicator on, diagnostic trouble codes c0285 and c0286. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. the contact was driving 70 mph and applied the brakes however, the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who noticed a design flaw with the inner brake pad, which was missing. the tripping sensor on the brake pad caused all of the fluids to leak. the mechanic had to replace the brake calipers. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 07/16/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the brake and depress the brake pedal it went all the way to the floor. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop and they noticed a design flaw that the inner brake pad was missing. the tripping sensor on the brake pad caused all the fluids to leak out. the mechanic had to replace the brake calipers. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 130,000. mw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| While driving my cadillac escalade with my family and braking at a low speed (less than 15 mph) the abs system seemed to have gone off without the abs light going on and subsequently this almost caused me to crash into the vehicle in front of me had i not pulled toward the curb. i went on the internet to research the issue and found that this is quite a common issue with this car as many other owners have reported it. subsequently thereafter the issue has been re-occurring and i brought it to my local cadillac dealer. i told the service center what my research found and because a computer scan did not even pick up the issue they decided t it might be due to the abs sensors being dirty also the service center representative and mechanic both said to me that they have seen this issue a number of times. they cleaned off this abs sensor at which time a test revealed that one of the sensors was reading improperly. so they said to repair it i need to change the entire wheel hub assembly on that side. after they changed that side and after another test drive the issue still recurred. this time they said maybe we need to change the other side as well. now they are in the process of changing the other wheel hub assembly to see if the issue is corrected. the cost for repairs is well over $1200. the car is out of warranty but only has 36,000 miles on it and drives under normal conditions. i tried to contact gm's customer service who are of no help and also asked to have this issue reported for some type of review or potential recall. this is a serious concern as it affects the braking system of their vehicle that does not seem due to wear or tear but an issue with manufacturing. the sensor itself cannot even be swapped out, only the entire assembly. this is quite scary that at any time during the entire process my abs light did not go off and it did not seem that the cadillac dealerships own computers could not properly diagnosis the issue. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/11/2005 | 30 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot and the brakes began to pulsate upon engaging. the brakes were applied repeatedly before the vehicle came to a stop. the failure occurred six different times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the passenger side abs sensor was replaced. in addition, the front and rear rotors, master cylinder and four brake calipers were replaced. most recent, the entire brake lines rusted and were replaced which required the body of the vehicle to be disengaged from the frame to perform repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the failure mileage was less than 30. the vin was unavailable js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 59325 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| 9:30 am on friday, february 10, 2006. 2002 cadillac escalade ext. attempted to stop on a residential road in an effort to back into a driveway. i was moving at a very low speed (less than 5 mph) and the vehicle failed to slow and continued off the road and into a culvert. struck a tree and there was an estimated $2,500 to 5,000 in damages (no injuries). road conditions: snow, but not slick photos were taken immediately following accident. immediately contacted cadillac certified dealer for service. dealer stated they were not able to replicate the conditions and/or situation. dealer suggested i contact gm directly to document my concerns. spoke with cheryl danbey and barbara green of the product allegation department. neither were concerned or helpful and stated there were no recalls specific to my concerns for my specific vehicle. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2005 | 70528 | 2 | 02/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs activated at less than 30 mph. when applying the brakes there was a chattering sound coming from the brake pedal. this was on ongoing problem. the first occurrence happened in september 2004. the dealership removed the corrosion from the abs sensors. the problem did not return until december 23, 2005. the circumstances were the same as before. the dealership cleaned the corrosion from the abs sensors. the problem has not recurred. *ak the water pump was replaced. updated 01/19/06. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/30/2007 | 0 | 2 | 05/02/2005 |
| Recently, my vehicle was presented to firestone for state inspection. the vehicle involved in this complaint is a 2002 cadillac escalade ext. following the inspection, i was informed the vehicle's parking brake would not hold the vehicle. i was further informed that this problem was prevelant in the cadillac escalade production line and similar series such as the cheverolet avalanche. the associate attributed the major safety issue to the manufacturer's neglect to adopt an effective retaining clip which results in premature wear of the parking brake shoes. this defect not only compromises the efficiency of the parking brake, but prematurely wears and significantly damages the rotors of the vehicle needed to engage the parking brake. due to this manufacturer defect, my vehicle failed inspection and is pending over $500.00 in repairs to correct the safety issue. when the vehicle was presented to a brake shop, the technicians were unable to disassemble the rear driverside hub to access the parking brake shoes. a bolt which needed to be removed was lock-tite to the point of permanent and static fixture (with the only method of removal being the grind or cut the bolt out). because of these issues, i am unable to pass safety inspections in the state of texas. the parking brake was never engaged while driving and never engaged to create friction with the moving wheels. when the parking brake is depressed, the lever motions with little resistance all the way to the floorboard. | |||