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, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V190000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2006 to 04/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1896 | 05/23/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/02/2007 | 05/02/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium duty conventional and tilt cab trucks equipped with 7.8l diesel engines and air brakes, the air compressor may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition were to occur while the vehicle was stationary (brakes applied) the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving. if this condition were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, the dual system air pressure gauges would register the drop in pressure. if the pressure continued to drop, the low air pressure warning buzzer and warning lamp would activate as designed, warning the driver to move the vehicle to a safety location. if the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air compressor head. the recall began on may 23, 2007. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 07066.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 09V309000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2006 to 03/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1880 | 09/01/2009 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/2009 | 07/29/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 1,880 model year 2007 chevrolet kodiak and t-series, gmc topkick and t-series, and isuzu f-series and h-series passenger vehicles equipped with 7.8l diesel engine. the air compressor in some of these vehicles may not build enough air pressure to support the air brake system. if this condition were to occur while the vehicles was stationary (brakes applied), the air brakes would remain applied and prevent the vehicle from moving. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver ignores these warnings and continues to drive the vehicle, and if there was a continued loss of pressure, the rear spring parking brakes would automatically apply, preventing the truck from being driven. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the air compressor for its ability to build air pressure, and either modify the air compressor by elimination of the suppression valve or replace the air compressor assembly free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2009. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 09153.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4473 | 10022771 | Bendix air brake diagnostic information. *kb | 09/26/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| PIP-4643 | 05/01/2009 | 10030727 | Gmc/chevrolet: the speedometer is inoperative, abs lamp may be on and if equipped the transfer case may not shift or make random phantom shifts. models include the kodiak and topkick 4500/5500 series. *pe | 11/23/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| PI-00983A | 06/01/2011 | 10039488 | Ready | 08/01/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| SB-09183A | 09/01/2010 | 10034729 | General motors corp: vehicles equipped with 7.8l diesel engine, hydraulic brakes, and air compressor, may have an air compressor that will not build enough air pressure to operate auxiliary air operated systems such as the air suspension, | 01/07/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SB-09183A | 09/01/2010 | 10034729 | General motors corp: vehicles equipped with 7.8l diesel engine, hydraulic brakes, and air compressor, may have an air compressor that will not build enough air pressure to operate auxiliary air operated systems such as the air suspension, | 01/07/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 4145 | 10/09/2006 | 10021176 | Diesel engine and haldex air compressor. *kb | 03/19/2007 | |
| 3479 | 09/01/2008 | 3479D | 10014886 | Location of auxiliary brake control harness/wire u86 option. *tt updated 12/2/08. *pe | 05/11/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| PIP-4643 | 05/01/2009 | 10030727 | Gmc/chevrolet: the speedometer is inoperative, abs lamp may be on and if equipped the transfer case may not shift or make random phantom shifts. models include the kodiak and topkick 4500/5500 series. *pe | 11/23/2009 | |
| 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, ELECTRIC | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 4761 | ||
| 2007 c4500 kodiak with dump body 1. emergency brake failed to hold truck while in gear with motor running: 2. factory installed electric (trailer brake ) controller failed, & turned on & off at random: 3. the trucks service brakes failed , while trying to stop the truck, (then the trucks brake warning lights & audible alarms came on, then the alarms failed to come on later that night,,, while the brake peddle went clear to the floor boards: 4. the gm (stop lamp switch) was replaced (code) ( dtc # c0164 ) with part number #(15128874) , (while the defective part was not returned to me for inspection) 5. while this (february 22nd, 2007 tech. service bulletin) (((( #07-05-22-001: brake light switch inoperative, brake warning buzzer sounding and brake warning light on))) described problems with the 2006 kodiak c4500 there should have been a factory recall due to possible brake failures, due to wiring the service brakes to the electric trailer brakes in factory after market installations: 6. since my service brakes failed, my brake warning alarms failed later that night, my emergency brake was mis adjusted, & by wiring the electronic trailer brakes to the service brake (stop lamp switch), wich shorted out this connection,, by drawing too much current thru the stop lamp switch: did cause a situation of total brake failure, with no alarms: 7. this 2007 c4500 with electric brake controller should be recalled with a factory dealer inspection, concerning the defective service brake stop lamp switch, & how the electric trailer brake is wired to the brake pedal, according to the (2) or more gm brake service bulletins, before this truck was sold (new) to me: the defects in the brake warning system,.the service brakes, the electric trailer brakes, & emergency brake, have caused me to file a washington state lemon law claim: | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 4761 | ||
| 2007 c4500 kodiak with dump body 1. emergency brake failed to hold truck while in gear with motor running: 2. factory installed electric (trailer brake ) controller failed, & turned on & off at random: 3. the trucks service brakes failed , while trying to stop the truck, (then the trucks brake warning lights & audible alarms came on, then the alarms failed to come on later that night,,, while the brake peddle went clear to the floor boards: 4. the gm (stop lamp switch) was replaced (code) ( dtc # c0164 ) with part number #(15128874) , (while the defective part was not returned to me for inspection) 5. while this (february 22nd, 2007 tech. service bulletin) (((( #07-05-22-001: brake light switch inoperative, brake warning buzzer sounding and brake warning light on))) described problems with the 2006 kodiak c4500 there should have been a factory recall due to possible brake failures, due to wiring the service brakes to the electric trailer brakes in factory after market installations: 6. since my service brakes failed, my brake warning alarms failed later that night, my emergency brake was mis adjusted, & by wiring the electronic trailer brakes to the service brake (stop lamp switch), wich shorted out this connection,, by drawing too much current thru the stop lamp switch: did cause a situation of total brake failure, with no alarms: 7. this 2007 c4500 with electric brake controller should be recalled with a factory dealer inspection, concerning the defective service brake stop lamp switch, & how the electric trailer brake is wired to the brake pedal, according to the (2) or more gm brake service bulletins, before this truck was sold (new) to me: the defects in the brake warning system,.the service brakes, the electric trailer brakes, & emergency brake, have caused me to file a washington state lemon law claim: | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 300 | 1 | 12/28/2007 |
| I own a 2007 kodiak pickup conversion with hydraulic brakes. after a heavy rain, i noticed water coming from the area of the brake actuator rod at the firewall. no failure has ensued, but i was unable to determine if this was a primary brake problem or a problem with the windshield seal. eventually the corrosion or moisture in the passenger foot well will create a safety problem. *tr | |||