Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE96002GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/05/199604/16/1996FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
12/01/1992
 We have had consistant problems with our anti-lock brakes. when brakes are applied at low speeds on dry pavement anti-lock brakes will seem to activate and give out, leaving me with no brakes for a few moments. and the anti-lock break light inside the car will come on at various times and stay on, even when vehicle is first started. this problem has been reported to tony cheverolet and other repair shops and yet the problem still consist. we were wondering if this problem could be related to the recent recall of the chrysler bendix 10 abs? would our brakes be similar or the same model as the ones being recalled? and has general motors had complaints with these makes and models? we have had problems with this system since we've first owned the van.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
07/15/2003210000
 The abs frequency is extremely low making the brakes completely un-efficient when operating (mainly winter time). lately the abs comes on during the final breaking, disabling the break for ~0.5 sec and accelerating the engine, giving a final kick ~ 0.5 - 1m instead of final stop. i want this abs disabled for good, is extremely dangerous, mainly in city driving. thanks, adrian
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
12/05/2000
 Please disregard form. *ak
06/21/19961
 When brakes are to the floor the vehicle continues to move, caused the vehicle to collide into another. *ak both drivers experienced whiplash and bad bruising due to accident. *slc
11/20/1996105/01/1992
 Owner has abs brakes, upon taking vehicle to shop for checkup owner was told that his front brakes lines might burst at any time had severe wear and that he could have total brake failure at anytime while trying to stop vehicle. *ak consumr states the front hydraulic lines leading to where cylinders are very soft and ready to rupture, cause appears to that lines are too short and twist every time steering wheel is turned.*jb
08/22/1996
 Abs, brake failure, brake lines and hoses/ master cylinder hoses cause a loss of fluid. *ak
05/11/19951
 Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak
07/15/1995
 Abs brake system failed, resulting in no stopping ability. tt
05/16/19951
 Anti-lock brakes failed and pedal went to the floor while driving. tt
12/01/19941
 Abs, brake failure, experience pedal impact 12:00 position speed 50 mph. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
05/11/19951
 The brake system failed, resulting in an accident. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
01/01/1994
 Activator spring broke in both rear wheels, loss of braking on rear wheels. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
 Due to broken brake shoes, rear brake lockup occurs then anti-lock system releases brakes, which causes vehicle to vibrate violently when turning. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
 Complete brake loss due to design flaw, frayed and worn brake hose/line due to high stress point in the location of the hose during suspension travel. mjs
01/03/1999108/01/1998
 Hydraulic hose ruptured where it meets the vertical support on the wheel assembly
11/22/1997204/01/1992
 While driivng in a parking lot, the left front brake hose ruptured, causing the brake fluid to leak, which caused total brake failure. also right front brake hose wore out. dealer is aware of problem. the brake lines will be repaired a towner's expense. *ak
07/04/19970
 Consumer states one of his brakes went out , checked the other and the other brake line was just about to break also. *ak
07/23/19971
 Backing out driveway heard a loud pop; had no brakes; rubber brake hose broke due to flex stress on right. left side in same condition. will have right/left replaced at dealer's. *ak
06/17/1997
 While driving the vehicle the rubber brake hose that attaches to the front wheel broke , all control of vehicle was lost. driver was able to slow down and stop vehicle safely. *ak
02/01/1997210/01/1994
 Front brake hose failure, rupturing and cracking of the front brake hose pe96-0027. *ak
10/21/199510/01/1994
 Front brake hose failure, alleged rupturing and cracking of the front brake hose, pe96-002. *ak
11/20/1996105/01/1992
 Owner has abs brakes, upon taking vehicle to shop for checkup owner was told that his front brakes lines might burst at any time had severe wear and that he could have total brake failure at anytime while trying to stop vehicle. *ak consumr states the front hydraulic lines leading to where cylinders are very soft and ready to rupture, cause appears to that lines are too short and twist every time steering wheel is turned.*jb
08/22/1996
 Abs, brake failure, brake lines and hoses/ master cylinder hoses cause a loss of fluid. *ak
06/07/1995
 Pe96-002, consumer had front brake hose failure. *ak
03/01/1996111/01/1994
 Pe96-002, active, front brake hose broke. *ak
05/22/1996
 Both front brake hoses cracked, ruptured; wore out prematurely. *ak
05/01/1996
 The front left brake hose broke and it caused los of the brakes. please describe. *ak
11/25/1995
 Front brake hose ruptured, loss of the front brakes. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
08/22/1996
 Abs, brake failure, brake lines and hoses/ master cylinder hoses cause a loss of fluid. *ak
05/16/19951
 Replaced master cylinder. *ak