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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V043000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/2004 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 77411 | 03/23/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/08/2005 | 02/08/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. the presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. the loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. if the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. the recall began on march 23, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V288000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/2003 to 06/30/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 6698 | 07/12/2005 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/2005 | 06/20/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2003-2005 model year 4500/5500 series chevrolet kodiak, school bus chassis, and gmc topkick vehicles; and 2003-2004 model year gmc school bus chassis vehicles equipped with an 8.1l engine and hydromax brake system. the power steering hose may come into contact with a portion of the intermediate steering shaft. a hole could be worn in the hose and a loss of hydraulic fluid would occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is sufficient amount of fluid loss, the driver will hear a noise from the power steering pump, the brake warning light and warning tone will activate. increased effort may be required for steering and braking, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm will notify its customers and dealers will reroute the power steering hose. if the steel braiding of the hose is exposed, dealers are to replace the hose free of charge. the recall began on july 12, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 800-630-2438 or gmc at 866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05051.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V123000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/2004 to 02/29/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2037 | 03/05/2004 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/10/2004 | 03/24/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the switch retainer holding the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together could be missing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the push rod and pedal to separate, resulting in a loss of foundation brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and install a new retainer if missing. owner notification began march 5, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmcict at 1-800-862-4389. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04010.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 070522001 | 02/01/2007 | 10021330 | Brake light switch inoperative, brake warning buzzer sounding and brake warning light on, dtc's c0164, c0272 set. (remove and splice wire/remove chmsl fuse/replace stop lamp switch). *kb | 04/04/2007 | |
| 050527001 | 02/01/2005 | 10017531 | Information on air brake park brake chamber vent holes to avoid water intrusion. *tt | 11/09/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - LOW PRESSURE WARNING | |||||
| SB05-08-133-001B | 09/01/2009 | 10033631 | Isuzu/gmc/chevrolet: diagnostic information for inoperative air seats, air horn and/or exhaust brake and release of new auxiliary air compressor relay and pressure switch on rpo k16 vehicles. *pe | 08/30/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| PIT-4515A | 10/01/2009 | 10032452 | Gmc/chevrolet: service brake soon indicator with dtc c0272. some customers may state the service brake soon indicator comes on. may also comment the audible brake warning buzzer is sounding. *pe | 03/26/2010 | |
| 4173 | 4173B | 10022081 | Hydraulic brake booster parts restriction. *kb | 07/05/2007 | |
| 3479 | 09/01/2008 | 3479D | 10014886 | Location of auxiliary brake control harness/wire u86 option. *tt updated 12/2/08. *pe | 05/11/2005 |
| 030504 | 03/05/2004 | 10007384 | Some vehicles are missing a retainer that holds the brake booster push rod and the brake pedal together which could result in loss of foundation brakes. dealers are to inspect for the presence of the brake switch retainer and install a new | 06/16/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 060525001 | 01/01/2006 | 10019476 | Antilock brake system (abs) lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0550) set. *tt | 03/15/2006 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||||
| PIT-4935 | 10/01/2009 | 10032455 | Chevrolet/gmc: brake assist pump motor on and warning light/chime. owners may comment when turning the steering wheel with the brake applied that the hydraulic brake assist pump turns on and the brake warning lamp and chime may sound. mo | 03/26/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 51631 | 1 | |
| Brake warning light for service brakes came on. soft brake pedal. further investigation revealed loss of brake fluid and brake fluid sprayed all over left front wheel, chassis, and frame. outside brake line from the brake pressure modulator had a hole leaking brake fluid. cause of worn brake line was from the power steering hose coming from the hydraulic pump to the inlet side of the steering gear box. the power steering hose was rubbing against the brake line. power steering hose was replaced and brake line repaired. defective brake line is available for inspection. *jb | |||