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 07/31/2003V (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 - 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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/17/20121
 2003 cadillac escalade ext metal brake line problem. i noticed a leak and i took my truck in to be checked out. the service tech advised that the metal brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. i questioned how can that happen? why wasn't it noticed during previous service? what caused the problem? can this happen again? i requested investigation of parts and verification of recalls. i was told that battery acid dripped on line. i would like to file this complaint because the answer i received does not make any sense, especially if all service and work done to my escalade ext truck were completed my the dealer. my battery had no corrosion and i do not live insalt belt state. i feel this brake line problem is a defect. this problem occurred suddenly, with no warning. *tr
08/17/2012
 2003 cadillac escalade ext metal brake line problem. i noticed a leak and i took my truck in to be checked out. the service tech advised that the metal brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. i questioned how can that happen? why wasn't it noticed during previous service? what caused the problem? can this happen again? i requested investigation of parts and verification of recalls. i was told that battery acid dripped on line. i would like to file this complaint because the answer i received does not make any sense, especially if all service and work done to my escalade ext truck were completed my the dealer. my battery had no corrosion and i do not live insalt belt state. i feel this brake line problem is a defect. this problem occurred suddenly, with no warning.
01/01/19011
 Safety-related defect in the stability/traction system. stabilitrak combines antilock brake, traction and stability control system. *bf the vehicle traction control system commanded the braked be applied to the front left wheel when it shouldn't have. this problem occurs when the vehicle is going uphill or downhill. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who re-soldered the abs motor. the braking of one wheel has been less violent but persist nonetheless. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/21/20111243712
 2003 cadillac escalade ext. consumer writes in regards to brake system failure in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated on two occasions, he experienced brake system failure which was related to oxidation and rust damage to the brake lines (metal tubing) and subsequent loss of brake fluid. the first time the incident occurred, the consumer was informed the brake lines were rotted and the lines as well as the hoses needed to be replaced. the second incident occurred over a year later, where 14 additional lines showed signs of rust. a patch job was performed to return braking capacity. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
03/15/200534500111/23/2002
 Was exiting the hutchinson river pkwy, south in pelham, ny. attempted to apply the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor! i was unable to stop, hit another car in the rear and had to steer into a utility pole to avoid an active intersection.