Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP96006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/14/1996 | 10/18/1996 | BRAKE PULL | ||
| The petition stated that : we represent the owner of a 1990 chevrolet corvette which, when the brakes were applied, suddenly, violently, and unexpectedly pulls to the left.this is an intermittent defect which does not occur with an regularity. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/03/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving 10-15 mph engine started to rev, then accelerated. driver applied brake, pedal went to the floor, but did not stop vehicle. consumer had to shift to park after rearending another vehicle. vehicle at dealership at this time.*ak the wiring was coming off of the washer hose, there was no air coming through the vents, the vacuum check valve was replaced, the drivers side high beam was replaced, the starter was replaced three times, the seat belt light was comng on even after the seatbelt was buckled, the drivers side mirror was shaking, water pump was leakng, the front brakes were replaced, the heater was inoperative, the seat latch was replace, the left door lock screws were loose, whwn usiing the remote there is a popping noise, the handle for the convertible top hatch lid will not release.*jb | |||
| 06/29/1996 | 1 | ||
| Abs, while driving at speed 15mph, when slowing down at stop sign brakes were very hard, extended stopping distance impact 11:00 position. *ak consumer states at time of accident, the engine seemed to provide power sufficient to overcome the brakes and pushing hard on the brake pedal would not slow the car, possible throttle linkages and control failure, consumer was injured in accident. *slc | |||
| 03/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failed 3 times, resulting in accidents; also pedal vibration. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/03/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving 10-15 mph engine started to rev, then accelerated. driver applied brake, pedal went to the floor, but did not stop vehicle. consumer had to shift to park after rearending another vehicle. vehicle at dealership at this time.*ak the wiring was coming off of the washer hose, there was no air coming through the vents, the vacuum check valve was replaced, the drivers side high beam was replaced, the starter was replaced three times, the seat belt light was comng on even after the seatbelt was buckled, the drivers side mirror was shaking, water pump was leakng, the front brakes were replaced, the heater was inoperative, the seat latch was replace, the left door lock screws were loose, whwn usiing the remote there is a popping noise, the handle for the convertible top hatch lid will not release.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Both front rotors have been replaced 3 times due to vibration when braking.*ak | |||