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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 99I006000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | I | 2400000 | 12/10/1999 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/19/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.for vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.a phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 06/10/1999 | |
| Consumer stated the vehicle pulls to the right when braking, consumer was informred that the abs modulator needs to be replaced.*jb | |||
| 09/10/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/11/2000 | 1 | 07/11/2000 | |
| Was driving 35 mph & started to apply brakes for a stop light, and had no brakes. went through light. brakes locked up for a bit in front, but not in rear. contacted & informed dealership next day of problem with vehicle. given run around. finally referred to mechanic. electric computer chip or pump was causing problem of braking. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with extended stopping distance whenever brakes are applied in a sudden stop / emergency situation. vehicle been in dealer's shop for inspection, and they informed consumer that this was normal condition for that vehicle. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 08/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| When brakes were applied in an emergency situation they did not respond as they should. pedal was normal, but brakes grabbed and then released. vehicle kept coasting into vehicle in front of it. gmc has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 11/20/1999 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/16/1998 | |||
| Abs brake problem; abs warning light came on. when taken to dealership, dealer stated the abs module has gone out. this module has not been replaced at this time. please give further details. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Anti lock brakes fail in wet weather conditions. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. dealer replaced the front rotors. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| In a parking lot, put in reverse, vehicle went into open throttle position, applied brakes, brake pedal became hard, vehicle skidded and hit a speed bump, turn wheel and vehicle came to a stop. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle pulls to the right. *ak | |||
| 09/27/1994 | |||
| While driving vehicle applied the abs brakes and the vehicle would not stop. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; brakes respond poorly to pedal application exceeding stopping distance. please describe details. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, applied brake had extended stopping distance,impact 12:00 position, speed 10 mph. tt | |||
| Abs braking problem. please describe. tt | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Tried to engage abs brake and vehicle continued to go. tt | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| While driving on a country road, applied brakes to avoid head-on collision, brakes failed, vehicle skidded, resulting in an accident, 12:oo position. *ak | |||
| Mark iii w/abs brakes has repeated brake failure within short distance. pedal descends to floor with vibration of van delay in activation. please describe. tt | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes; estimated speed 15-20 mph. brakes failed to perform stop, resulting in head on collision. tt | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failed to work at approx. 15 mph, resulting in an accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1993 | |
| When driver hits the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left without any warning. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. the problem was found to be a collapsed brake hose line. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/01/1996 | |||
| When applying abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resultin gin a collision. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1995 | |||
| Automatic braking system produces a grinding noise which resulted in extended stopping distance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front brakes replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| The break pads and the calipers wear out very quickly within 10, 000-12,000 miles. replaced and serviced 3 times in 50,000 miles. needs replacing again. when applying the brakes the pedal goes about 1 inch from the floor and vehicle does not stop on time. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| The break pads and the calipers wear out very quickly within 10, 000-12,000 miles. replaced and serviced 3 times in 50,000 miles. needs replacing again. when applying the brakes the pedal goes about 1 inch from the floor and vehicle does not stop on time. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied, truck will pull either direction immediately w/rotors and pads replaced and resurfaced. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. dealer replaced the front rotors. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied, truck will pull either direction immediately w/rotors and pads replaced and resurfaced. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| While driving 25 mph brake master cylinder failed, causing loss of braking system and vehicle control, resulting in a rearend accident. cause unknown. *ak | |||