Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 435012A | 01/01/1995 | 43-50-12 | 39072 | Abs warning light is on. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 435012 | 12/01/1994 | 37955 | Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94063 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/12/1994 | 12/21/1994 | CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||
| 04/13/1991 | |||
| Disc brakes not working. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 05/31/1991 | ||
| Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in both front and rear. if parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead to loss of control. also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear. both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/07/1996 | |||
| Corroded front and rear brakes which can cause reduction in brake effectiveness and or dragging pads pe94-063c. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Rear rotors badly warped and scored, causing a loss of braking. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 1 | 06/21/1998 | ||
| Brake drums failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/06/1998 | 1 | 11/04/1998 | |
| Bleeder valves rusted to brake calipers. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. this caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit a concrete barrier. both air bags did not deploy. the driver and passenger sustained neck and head injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. the vehicle was totaled. *jb | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 38000 | 1 | 08/15/1999 |
| Faulty design on rear brakes. *jb | |||
| 4 | |||
| The pivot pins failed causing the rear brakes not to work and wearing the front brakes prematurely. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 100000 | 1 | |
| While driving about 65 mph on the highway in inclement weather driver applied brakes, the brake pedal was hard, and the abs light appeared on the dashboard. driver was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulders of the highway. the vehicle was towed. there was no accident. *ak | |||
| 05/25/1998 | 8 | 02/01/1998 | |
| All brake parts have to be replaced every 6months since we owned this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Every 6 months brakes would need to be replaced. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 4 | ||
| Front disc brake pads and calipers failed. | |||
| When stepping on the brake pedal the brakes activate then lock up, allowing the car to move again. also, the pads stay on and get woren down and fall off. dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times. *ak | |||
| 01/21/1998 | 2 | 07/07/1995 | |
| While driving vehicle about 40 mph consumer applied the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but vehicle locked up and did not stop. had to dodge a mailbox and fruit treees in a yard to finally gain control and get back on the road. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1997 | 4 | ||
| Rear disc brakes lock up when brake pedal is depressed. would freeze up & stay locked. there would be no brakes in rear, but in front only. dealer checked it & had them replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, pedal goes to the floor. | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about any speed, the vehicle does not stop even when stepping on the brake pedal all the way to the floor. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer, and they said the brakes do not have any problems. *ak | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1992 | ||
| The front disc brakes have broken in two and have big chuncks missing out of the brakes when taking the vehicle into be repaired. *ak consumer states approximately every 10000 miles new front brakes have to be replaced, back brakes still look like new, however are not working for the same reason, consumer has treid to use emergency brake to get back brakes to lock, however this too has failed. *slc | |||
| 04/06/1995 | |||
| Driving very slowly during a snow blizzard when the abs brakes were applied gently to turn a corner and the brakes failed, causing the consumer to run into a pole because of rusted brakes. | |||
| 06/15/1994 | |||
| Poor brake performance, complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. the rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on 7-2-96. poor brake performance is still taking place. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1993 | |||
| When going down hill the brake pedal goes right down to the floor. when letting the car rest for a while they come up again. over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads. abs system.*ak | |||
| 05/21/1994 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes which can cause reduction in brake effectiveness and or dragging pads pe94-063. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; exiting ramps, vehicle lost brakes completely. owner identified brakes hot. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 4 | |||
| Consumer stated the brake system has failed continuously.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| There have been many defects in this car including: a driver's seat belt that failed, front hood assembly failed, numerous problems with brakes--mechanic said that it was due to a faulty design, rear struts failed, speedometer is faulty and reads 5-10mph under actual speed. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.*ak. consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, a bad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.*jb | |||
| 03/31/2001 | 3 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Car has been in and out of chevrolet dealership for 2 yrs trying to determine stalling problem. ecm and prom failed, causing catalytic converter to also need replacement. brakes have been served every 3000 miles because they do not allow car to stop at normal stopping distance. brakes seem too soft, has nearly caused a few accidents because brakes do not stop the car, nearly slow it down. brakes have been serviced by chevrolet technician. why haven't these parts been recalled if so many people are experiencing problems with the same defects? | |||
| 08/29/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Rattling noise every time i park or sit. sounds near the motor. carburator is clogged. left passanger door does not open. hesitation of motor while acceleration, brakes and rotors are bad on the back left and right tires. | |||
| 1 | 07/27/2000 | ||
| The brake system is faulty. nlm | |||
| When brakes are applied they make a loud grinding noise and take longer to slow down the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Brakes continue to fail intermittently. | |||
| 02/24/1991 | 1 | 11/05/1990 | |
| Brakes just go to the floor at any given time. | |||
| 6 | 06/01/1992 | ||
| The front disc brakes have broken in two and have big chuncks missing out of the brakes when taking the vehicle into be repaired. *ak consumer states approximately every 10000 miles new front brakes have to be replaced, back brakes still look like new, however are not working for the same reason, consumer has treid to use emergency brake to get back brakes to lock, however this too has failed. *slc | |||
| 0 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning, put gear shift in low and began to brake again, and had no brakes at all. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/22/1992 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 5 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Faulty brake system wears out pads, rotors. | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Brakes lock up/fail every 18000 miles. | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 7 | ||
| Brakes continually fail. *dh | |||
| 02/29/1996 | 9 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance. *dsh | |||
| When applying the brake, pedal goes to the floor, there is no brake. this happened on three occasions. please describe . *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| On wet roads, car skids when brakes are applied. *dsh | |||
| Experiencing intermittent brake failure. tt | |||
| Hydraulic braking system problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/03/1992 | 3 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Hydraulic braking problems.tt rear brake pads wear premature and calipers stick causing braking load on front brakes, vehicle difficult to stop, can not lock up wheels no matter how hard pedal is pressed, rear pads were worn out.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| Vehicle stalled out, resulting in steering and braking problem, due to malfunction in the computer. tt | |||
| 08/07/1995 | |||
| The brakes went out on the vehicle at less 20,000 miles and they had to be replaced. please describe. tt | |||
| 02/07/1994 | 7 | ||
| Brakes locked up, causing accident. *aw | |||
| 07/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed after many repairs. *skd | |||
| 06/10/1995 | 3 | ||
| When applied, brakes make loud grinding noise and pulsate; excessive effort to stop brakes; extended stopping. distance. tt | |||
| 03/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Poor brake performance. tt | |||
| 05/13/1993 | 4 | ||
| During pedal application brakes appear to grind, caused by corrosion. tt | |||
| 02/12/1993 | |||
| Had three sets of the brakes on the car since febury 1993. please explain. tt | |||
| 02/21/1995 | 7 | ||
| Brakes go completely to the floor when applied, causing extended stopping distance, repaired twice. tt | |||
| 10/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed,3 times, resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1991 | |||
| Had to replace brakes and other parts three times since she owned the car. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 5 | ||
| Front and rear disc brakes are wearing excessively, and had to be replaced approximately 5 times. mechanic has replaced various components in braking system. *ak rear brakes failure caused a lot of problems. *yh | |||
| 06/03/1998 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The rear calipers have failed 3 times, locking, and giving no brake pedal until pumped. the calipers lock and burn. i have installed 3 sets of calipers. the problem is that the emergency brake cable does not disengage when released and keeps the rear brakes employed. this causes the pads to burn and the rotors to warp. it also gives no braking when the pedal is depressed, causing brake fade. if you pump the brakes the pedel comes up. a new emergecy cable has to be installed.*ak | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 2 | ||
| Pre mature wear all 4 brakes, rt front caliper pin falls out, causing caliper to jam in wheel, caliper pin caused wear in housing, causing treads to strip and become weak, happened 2 times, also rear brake calipers failed brakes are always hard nothing helps, wiring problem in steering column flashers will cause smoke in column signals you have to fiddle with for them to work. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 4 | ||
| Front disc brake pads and calipers failed. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Consumer found brake pads in driveway | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| Brake caliper rusted, causing soft brakes. | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Brakes lock up/fail every 18000 miles. | |||
| 07/27/1996 | |||
| Failure on the rear disk brakes, brake fluid is leaking on the rear disk brakes causing corroded rear disk brakes. | |||
| 07/27/1996 | |||
| Failure on the rear brakes, brake fluid is leaking, causing corroded rear disc brakes, ea94-041.*ak | |||
| 07/12/1991 | |||
| Excessive wear of the front brakes. explain in more detail. tt | |||
| 02/09/1996 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, causes partial loss of brakes. tt | |||
| 01/26/1996 | |||
| The rear disc brakes are corroded and no longer stops the car. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on front brakes. tt *slc | |||
| 2 | |||
| Vehicle has possible rear disc brake corrosion problem had 2 sets of rear brakes changed starting at 20,000.(ea94-041). tt *jb | |||
| 10/25/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, total loss of rear brakes, excessive front brake wear. tt | |||
| 11/11/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive stopping distance. tt | |||
| 11/06/1995 | |||
| Rear passenger side disc brakes which can cause reduction in brake effectiveness and caused consumer to have accident ea94-041. tt | |||
| 01/28/1995 | |||
| Had rear brakes replaced 5 times within 1 year rear disc brakes pe94-063. tt | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear brakes, excessive wear on front brakes. tt | |||
| 05/03/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, causing excessive wear on front brakes. tt | |||
| 02/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes rust/corroded; freeze up; loss of rear brakes; front brakes only. tt | |||
| 04/26/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, multiple brake replacements. tt | |||
| 04/05/1995 | 4 | ||
| Vehicles has had 4 replacements due to rear brake disc corrosion.(ea94-041). tt | |||
| 03/24/1995 | |||
| Rear disc brake corrosion causes total unreliability on front brakes; emergency brakes corroded, not working properly. tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front/rear brake calipers/pads/rotors failed, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes. tt | |||
| In panic stop, brakes fail, upon application, action seemed ineffective, due to corrosion of caliper and rotors, hit another car when continued to roll forward. | |||
| 03/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brakes squeak. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1994 | |||
| Problem with corroded disc brakes in the rear and dragging pads. tt | |||
| 01/06/1995 | |||
| The rear disc brake corroded. tt | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear disc brakes are rusted and do not catch properly, causing front brake wear. no rear end control in snow or on wet pavement. tt | |||
| 05/31/1991 | 3 | ||
| Rear disc brake never worked, owner don't know what was replaced. replaced front pads, resurfaced rotors, cleaned and lubed slides. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Disc brake failure, corrosion of rear repair front and rear, pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| 02/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes froze up/only front brakes worked, causing excessive wear; front/rear brakes replaced. tt | |||
| 07/30/1991 | 2 | ||
| Front brakes replaced twice. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1995 | |||
| Rear disc brakes corroded/rusted inside brake caliper; caused brakes to freeze leaving only front brakes operative; extended stopping. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/09/2004 | 110000 | 1 | |
| While driving 25 mph front driver side brake caliper failed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1995 | |||
| Brakes were squeaking. took vehicle to firestone and they stated that it was a design flaw. firestone put in a caliper sliding kit. please provide any further information. problem has reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed due to caliper failure. | |||
| Complete brake failure, possible due to caliper failure. | |||
| 06/10/1998 | 2 | 07/15/1991 | |
| Calipers freeze up, causing damage to pads and other brake components. | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 6 | 01/23/1992 | |
| Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. the brakes wear out within months . the dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm | |||
| 05/31/1997 | 02/14/1997 | ||
| Rear brake sliding calipers corroded/froze, causing damage to pads and rotors. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear caliper piston failed due to poor design. | |||
| 04/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake calipers failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear brake calipers defective, causing brake failure. | |||
| Excessive wear on the front and rear brake calipers, disc and pads, consumer has replaced the brakes on a number of occasions. *ak | |||
| The rear brake calipers grab, causing excessive wear of the brake disc and pads, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced brake pads and disc. *ak | |||
| All four calipers wore out before trying to stop/slow down . *ak | |||
| 06/15/1994 | |||
| Poor brake performance, complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. the rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on 7-2-96. poor brake performance is still taking place. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures. | |||
| 06/09/1993 | |||
| When going down hill the brake pedal goes right down to the floor. when letting the car rest for a while they come up again. over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads. abs system.*ak | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Brakes lock up/fail every 18000 miles. | |||
| The rear caliper slide was replaced three times. please describe . *ak | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Rear caliper slides rusted shut, causing rear brakes to fail/excessive wear on front brakes. *dsh | |||
| 03/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear brake calipers stick, causing excessive wear on pads. *dsh | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Corrosion of rear disc brakes, replaced caliper, disc rotors and pads, on the front and rear. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1996 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, the rear brake calipers are corroded. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1994 | |||
| Failure on the brake system, causing the brake calipers to lock up. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake calipers failed. *sd | |||
| 07/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake calipers seize, causing vehicle to stop on front brakes. *ak | |||
| The rear right brake caliper worn out purchase car new . tt | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Ea94-041 active, rear caliper freezed and found corrosion in rear brakes, needs replacement. tt | |||
| #pe94-063; rear calipers are freezing up on back brakes causing back brakes to go put all stopping pressure on front brakes causing braking system to go. tt | |||
| 11/03/1992 | 3 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Hydraulic braking problems.tt rear brake pads wear premature and calipers stick causing braking load on front brakes, vehicle difficult to stop, can not lock up wheels no matter how hard pedal is pressed, rear pads were worn out.*jb | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| Rear brakes freeze up on wet pavement, resulting in long stopping distance and two accidents, dealer said that a sleeve kit needs to be installed. tt | |||
| 02/11/1995 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Pe94-063# while driving the car was making loud noise consumer took to dealer he feels that the dealer took him. tt after inspecting vehicle, dealer found left front rotor was damaged due to rear wheel calipers not closing, consumer was charged and now consumer states there is a recall regarding caliper problems. *slc | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear calipers rusted, causing premature wear of front brakes/extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 12/03/1994 | 3 | 12/10/1990 | |
| Rear brakes were not functioning because of frozen calipers. tt the rear disc brakes were corroded. the rear caliper was replaced and rotors were resurfaced, but the problem reoccured. *yh | |||
| 08/18/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear calipers not working at all and rear brakes just quit. tt | |||
| 08/11/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear brakes, replaced rotors, calipers, and the entire brakes in the rear. tt | |||
| 08/14/1994 | |||
| Brake failure corrosion of rear disc brakes, in for repair twice, replace calipers slide both seals. tt | |||
| 07/31/1995 | |||
| Front pads fell off, brake job done, due to rear brake caliper freezing up, replace caliper and pads. tt | |||
| Rear caliper assembley continues to fail, leaving customer with no brakes. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake calipers rusted, causing brake failure. *aw | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, in for repair 2 times wear of disc calipers in rear and when brakes are applied makes a grinding noise. tt | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear calipers froze, causng rear wheels to overheat. *aw | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear rotors warped, causing caliper slides to fail/wear on pads. | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Dirt gets into brake system, causing calipers to stick/brake pads and rotors to burn up. *aw | |||
| 05/18/1995 | |||
| Rear caliper pins are corroded. tt | |||
| 06/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear calipers have completely seized up. tt | |||
| 04/03/1995 | |||
| Front brakes wear excessively. due to rear brakes not functioning properly and calipers locking up. tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear calipers sliding mechanism/pins froze up. *ak | |||
| 03/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| Caliper sliders failed, not returning fast enough, causing drag against pads. (3) sets of brakes replaced w/soft brake pedal failure 3/29/95. tt | |||
| Rear disc brakes calipers have locked up. please explain. tt | |||
| 05/15/1994 | |||
| Rear disc brakes caliper retraction pin rusted/corroded; more information will be provided. tt | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Caliper guide pins rusted and released. rotors overheated and caused pads to wear out faster. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brake failure due to rusted rear caliper guide pins. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Corroded disc brake calipers. tt | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Failure of rear brake rotors due to corrosion of calipers pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| 01/30/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear brake calipers failed 4 times. *skd | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Pistons in back wheels inoperative, front calipers disintegrated resulting in brake lockup. tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear calipers froze up. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1995 | |||
| Rear brake corrosion, calipers replace pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| 05/19/1993 | 3 | ||
| Rear brake sliding calipers freeze exerting all braking effort on front brakes, resulting in front brake failure. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear disc brakes corroded/rusted, causing brakes to freeze leaving only front brakes operative; extended stopping. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| When stepping on the brake pedal the brakes activate then lock up, allowing the car to move again. also, the pads stay on and get woren down and fall off. dealer has replaced brake pads 3 times. *ak | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 6 | 01/23/1992 | |
| Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. the brakes wear out within months . the dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brakes failed. | |||
| 04/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake pads failed. | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning, put gear shift in low and began to brake again, and had no brakes at all. *ak | |||
| Excessive wear on the front and rear brake calipers, disc and pads, consumer has replaced the brakes on a number of occasions. *ak | |||
| The rear brake calipers grab, causing excessive wear of the brake disc and pads, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced brake pads and disc. *ak | |||
| 11/12/1996 | |||
| When appying the brakes the vehicle has extended stopping distance. dealer replace brake shoes and pads every 2000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1994 | |||
| Poor brake performance, complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. the rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on 7-2-96. poor brake performance is still taking place. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures. | |||
| 06/09/1993 | |||
| When going down hill the brake pedal goes right down to the floor. when letting the car rest for a while they come up again. over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads. abs system.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads/shoes failed. *sd | |||
| 09/14/1995 | |||
| Rear disc brake which can caused reduction in brake effectiveness and dragging pads. tt | |||
| During normal and emergency stopping, pedal gets hard, and brake does not respond, replace brake pad. tt | |||
| 07/31/1995 | |||
| Front pads fell off, brake job done, due to rear brake caliper freezing up, replace caliper and pads. tt | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Cracked front brake pads. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Hit brakes and the rear pad came off. tt | |||
| 07/11/1993 | |||
| Replacement of gray pads due to wear and corrosion. tt | |||
| 10/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes clunked due to brake inner lining material broke off pad plate. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1994 | |||
| Rear disc brakes locked up; would not release; pads overheated; wore to plate. tt | |||
| 06/25/1994 | |||
| Rear brake pad wear out close to every 5000 miles, replace brake pad 5 times to no avail. tt | |||
| 10/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake caliper slides/pads/rotors failed, causing vibration. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/07/1997 | 6 | 01/23/1992 | |
| Rear calipers seized, putting pressure on the fron brakes. the brakes wear out within months . the dealer is aware of this probthe brakes are still making noise, the consumer had the disc and pads replaced, the emergency brake cablr seized. *nlm | |||
| 06/26/1997 | 2 | 03/29/1991 | |
| Front brake rotors warped due to excessive wear, causing squeaking/loss of braking power. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear rotors failed. | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning, put gear shift in low and began to brake again, and had no brakes at all. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1994 | |||
| Poor brake performance, complete abs brake failure and extended stopping distance has been experienced, on many occasions. the rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced on 7-2-96. poor brake performance is still taking place. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1996 | 3 | ||
| Brake pads/rotors/calipers replaced due to three brake failures. | |||
| 06/09/1993 | |||
| When going down hill the brake pedal goes right down to the floor. when letting the car rest for a while they come up again. over last (8) months vehicle has been in the shop (4) times to get replacement on rotors, calipers and pads. abs system.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 100 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Rear brakes lock up/front brake rotors warped/vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. | |||
| 09/03/1992 | 3 | ||
| Brake rotors continually fail. *dh | |||
| 05/06/1996 | |||
| The brake rotors are warping constantly and causing lack of brake effectivness. please describe. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1991 | |||
| Rear brakes rusted/corroded, do not work, almost from day one; rotors rusted; pads like new; shoes changed twice; only front brakes operative. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. *sd | |||
| 06/09/1995 | |||
| Rear brake rotors/pistons corroded/rusted, grinded away until went out completely;caused front brakes to do all braking/wearing out. *ak | |||
| 08/11/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear brakes, replaced rotors, calipers, and the entire brakes in the rear. tt | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotos rusted/pitted. *ak | |||
| 09/17/1994 | |||
| Rear disc brakes. the rotors freeze up and burn the brake shoes and destroys the brakes. tt | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front rotors warped, causing brakes to pulsate/squeak. | |||
| 02/07/1994 | |||
| Rear brake corroded, replace disc brakes and rotor at 30,ooo miles. tt | |||
| 05/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Corroded rear disc brakes. repair shops indicated that the rotor linkage tolerance was too light, causing a grinding noise in right/rear wheel. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a side street, applied brakes and lost control of vehicle, he ended up inside of a parking lot, subframe fell in the street.*ak. consumer discovered that there was a recall for the exact same model of vehicle for the same problem, but his vehicle was not included, also the rear brakes were inoperative, a starter, 2 alternators, 2 water pumps, a bad crankcase oil leak, 2 serpentine belts, the left front window was inoperative, a new thermostat, a fuel pump, fuel injector, tie rod end, the rear strut fell apart, the steering joint became completely disengaged from the subgrame, the light switch on the steering column was inoperative.*jb | |||
| 05/26/1996 | 2 | 04/15/1991 | |
| Rear brakes do not work, putting all the work on the front brakes and causing them to wear down quickly. vehicle has been in to dealer many times for repairs, problem still existed. on newer models this problem has been resolved. *ak *ml | |||
| When applying the hydraulic brakes at any type of weather or speed, the rear right brakes lock up. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 100 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Rear brakes lock up/front brake rotors warped/vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. | |||
| Rear brake sliders are freezing in plac, causing front brake premature wear. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes failed 3 times. *sd | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brake sliders failed due to corrosion. *sd | |||
| 02/08/1996 | |||
| The rear brakes are no longer operating due to corrosion. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Ea94-041 active, rear caliper freezed and found corrosion in rear brakes, needs replacement. tt | |||
| 11/15/1992 | |||
| #ea94-041; rear brake problems. fixed at least 15 times since 1992. please describe details. tt | |||
| Rear brakes are not working due, wear the front brakes out prematurely. *ak | |||
| Rear brakes have premature wear due to front brakes absorbing stopping pressure. please describe details. tt | |||
| 08/18/1995 | |||
| Rear calipers not working at all and rear brakes just quit. tt | |||
| 06/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| The rear brakes have just been replaced because they were totally corroded, causing extra wear on the front brakes. tt | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| Corroded rear brakes, excessive wear on front brakes. tt | |||
| 05/31/1994 | |||
| Replace rear brakes, due to corrosion. tt | |||
| 04/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, causing noise. *skd | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes failed due to corrosion. *aw | |||
| Rear brake corrosion. tt | |||
| Rear brakes are nonfunctioning showing signs of corrosion. please describe details. tt | |||
| Rear brake failure due to rear corrosion and this was common. please describe details. tt | |||
| 07/30/1991 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes are not functioning due to a defect in rear brake design | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear drums rusted. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Coming off interstate upgrade ramp, put brakes on to stop, noticed they were spongy, but was able to stop. saw smoke and could smell the brake lining burning, put gear shift in low and began to brake again, and had no brakes at all. *ak | |||
| 09/17/1994 | |||
| Rear disc brakes. the rotors freeze up and burn the brake shoes and destroys the brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle squeaked very badly. took vehicle to mechanic, and he said that right rear brake cylinder was not working at all.*ak | |||
| 05/03/1991 | 3 | ||
| Rear brake slider locked up due to design, causing failure. *tt | |||
| 03/07/1995 | |||
| The rear brakes do not engage brake pin freezes up. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 05/31/1991 | ||
| Consumer noticed corrosion and rust on the fuel line/brake line, and suspension components, in both front and rear. if parts rust all the way through, it could eventually lead to loss of control. also, both rear caliper slide pins seized, causing premature brake pad wear. both rear calipers and all brake pads had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/03/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied brakes at 10-20 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. mechanic stated brake master cylinder was too close to exhaust manifold. this caused brake fluid in brake line to get hot, causing brake failure.*ak the vehicle over heated because of fluid loss. *jg | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 1 | 10/22/1991 | |
| Brake master cylinder failed, causing brake pedal to fade at highway speeds. | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 10/22/1991 | ||
| Brakes have failed four times while traveling at highway speeds due to master cylinder failure. | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Master cylinder failed due to dirt caused by leak. *dh | |||
| 11/16/1995 | |||
| While driving brake system failed, due to master cylinder failing. tt | |||
| 07/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced due to brake failures. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 05/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Brake pedal soft, causing extended stopping distance. *sd | |||