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 | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V143000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1999 to 02/28/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 18754 | 06/23/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/17/2000 | 05/22/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. the bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. the driver could lose control and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 23, 2000. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V357000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1999 to 11/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 111 | 01/21/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/1999 | 01/10/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the right front brake hose is incorrectly routed behind the brake pipe bracket restricting brake hose movement that could cause the hose to either be cut by the bracket or separated at the caliper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the hose becomes disconnected or damaged, there can be a loss of pressure in one half of the brake system. the brake warning lamp may be on, the pedal will be lower than normal, and stopping distances will be longer, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace and correctly route the right front brake hose assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 99094.owner notification began january 21, 2000. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also 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 | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 050525006 | 09/01/2005 | 10017542 | Revised front wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt | 11/10/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 010523011 | 12/01/2001 | 628930 | Some customers may comment about a rattle type noise coming from the front of the vehicle under 30 mph and while driving over bumps. *tt | 03/25/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/26/2001 | |||
| Ongoing problem with brakes squealing when stopping at an intersection and/or while backing up. dealer notified . feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 57500 | 20 | 11/09/2002 |
| Excessive brake pulsation and vibration; with increased stopping distance. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/26/2001 | |||
| Ongoing problem with brakes squealing when stopping at an intersection and/or while backing up. dealer notified . feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||