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 - ANTILOCK
99I006000GENERAL MOTORS CORP. I240000012/10/1999ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/19/199907/21/1999
Defect SummaryThis 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 SummaryThese vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOn 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02/05/2006104/02/2001
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving less than 10 mph on an icy road, a vehicle stopped short in front of the contact's vehicle. in an attempt to brake, the abs on the vehicle did not engage. the contact's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front of it. there was a drill-like sound when the brakes are depressed. the vehicle does not normally engage on wet or icy surfaces. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. there is a nhtsa recall, 99i006000, regarding the service brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
06/05/20031
 Nhtsa# 99-i-006-000: 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 (anti-lock braking system) ebc4 units. the consumer's vehicle experienced the same failure, however the vehicle identification number was not included. *jb
04/01/1994
 Vehicle pulls to the left when applying brakes. i had the front brakes replaced and rotors turned last month at 32,095 actual miles. the problem of pulling to the left continues when brakes are applied. when brakes are released, it pulls to the right--it doesn't release. in case of an emergency stop, it pulls to the left, then right, then left, then right. i was told i need to replace the brake pressure modulator valve to correct this problem. this will cost approximately $1100.00. i feel this should not happen at this low mileage.*ak
11/21/1998505/29/1994
 Once the anti-lock brakes have been activated in an emergency stop it take a few stops before they go back to normal but it still takes a good distance to bring the van to a stop. nlm
3
 Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.
11/03/199701/01/1994
 Anti lock brakes fail when a bump, pot hole or slick surface is encountered.
06/15/19973
 Consumer once applied brakes and they went to floor. yet auto did not stop.- he has also had three accidents , as a results of faulty brakes in the same vehicle. *ak
04/01/1996601/16/1996
 Antilock brakes failed 6 times.
11/01/1995
 Failure of the abs braking system, consumer applied force to the brake pedal and the vehicle continued to move and the vehicle skidded to a stop. *ak
07/01/19947
 Antilock brakes failed seven times.
02/16/1995
 Vehicle suddenly accelerated while idling at stop sign causing loss of vehicle control.abs brakes failed to stop vehicle.shifted gears to park to stop. describe
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
01/11/200298443004/08/1996
 Anti lock brakes fail when a bump, pot hole or slick surface is encountered
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
08/10/1996
 While driving applied the brakes and the pedal will drop almost to the floor and the vehicle has a delay in stopping. the brakes do not engage when applying them, this does not happen all the times, just sometimes. *ak
 Brakes has failed three times, third time causing consumer to roll across the highway. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
104/01/1995
 Calipers failed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
02/01/19951
 Brakes pads continually fail, causing vibration/premature tire wear.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
04/01/1994
 Vehicle pulls to the left when applying brakes. i had the front brakes replaced and rotors turned last month at 32,095 actual miles. the problem of pulling to the left continues when brakes are applied. when brakes are released, it pulls to the right--it doesn't release. in case of an emergency stop, it pulls to the left, then right, then left, then right. i was told i need to replace the brake pressure modulator valve to correct this problem. this will cost approximately $1100.00. i feel this should not happen at this low mileage.*ak
204/01/1995
 Rotors failed.
03/23/1997102/01/1995
 Brake rotors replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
107/01/1997
 Axle seal of rear brakes malfunctioned, causing rear brakes to fail. all of braking was being done by front brakes. also, emergency brake was not operational. gmc denied any defect.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
07/15/1995
 Battery, master cylinder, brake reservior became extremely hot; battery could have exploded; rod supports hood in open position, too hot to handle; normal speed