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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V161000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 90242 | 07/29/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/22/2005 | 04/22/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. the recall began on july 29, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05042.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| 020526002 | 10/01/2002 | 10000172 | Scraping noise from rear of vehicle. *tt | 02/14/2003 | |
| 010526001 | 04/01/2005 | 010526001A | 619514 | Low effort parking brake apply system. *tt | 06/04/2001 |
| 180900 | 09/18/2000 | 619041 | Brief information concerning parking brake shoe adjustment. *tt | 05/11/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| DP05009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/20/2005 | 05/31/2006 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant. | ||||||
| PE03057 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/2003 | 04/09/2004 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part is also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake is intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear is caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes. | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| DP05009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/20/2005 | 05/31/2006 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | ||||||
| DP05009 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/20/2005 | 05/31/2006 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant. | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 1 | 04/03/1999 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the adjustment nut for the emergency brake was missing on the passenger side rear. two gm dealerships informed the contact the part was unavailable to purchase separately. | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 125000 | 1 | 04/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the parking brake would not hold. when the parking brake was engaged and the vehicle was placed in drive, the vehicle would roll forward and backward. there were no lights illuminated on the dash when this occurred. | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 10000 | 1 | 11/01/2004 |
| 1999 chevy silverado pick up parking brake issue. there is currently a safety recall for manual transmission models only. this recall involves replacement of the parking brake shoes and installation of a revised spring clip. why is this not applicable to vehicles with automatic transmissions ?? i realize the parking brake is more critical in a manual transmission vehicle. however, does this make it right to exclude automatic transmission vehicles from such a safety issue?? there is too many occurrences of this safety related problem in numerous model years for it not to be properly addressed by gm as a recall/covered repair! *nm | |||
| 04/17/2006 | 69000 | 1 | 11/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parking the brake will not hold. a nhtsa recall, # 05v161000 was performed on the vehicle concerning the parking brake however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Parking break wore out prematurely. dealer said the noise i heard was from something else. took truck back several times to no avail. finally, dealer said i had been driving around with parking brake on. not true, can't drive 1999 silverado with parking brake on and not notice; bell rings. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 20000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated the parking brake failed to stop the vehicle. at first the parking brake failed intermittently, but now, it has failed completely. there was a recall on the parking brake, but this vin was not included in the recall because the contact's vehicle did not have manual transmission. the parking brake linings have been replaced by the dealership, but he was unsure of how long this will correct the problem. *ak updated 02/13/06. *jb | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 15000 | 1 | 12/30/1998 |
| My trucks parking brake system has been inoperative since 15,000 miles. i have never driven with the brake on and never used the brake in an inappropriate way. i see that there is a recall for trucks like mine with manual transmissions. i feel this is unfair to owner of automatic transmission vehicle. the transmission type should have nothing to do with the parking brake. i have read several other complaints of owners with the same problem as mine.... no holding power when parking brake is applied. the repair cost is very high, and i hate to spend the money if it will only last another 15,000 miles! *nm | |||
| 04/21/2005 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Emergency brake failed three times. the consumer contacted the manufacturer. *nm while driving consumer tried to down shift and the vehicle would not go into gear. the brakes locked up and the anti-lock braking system did not work. the emergency brakes also failed to work causing the driver to hit a tree. the driver or passenger side air bag did deployed. the driver's seat ejected off of the floor with the driver strapped into the seat. the vehicle had caught on fire upon the side impact. consumer has had trouble shifting threes times previously and the transmission along with the clutch had been replaced once before. *tt *sb | |||
| 04/10/2005 | 62000 | 1 | 11/18/1998 |
| Parking brake on my truck wore out prematurely causing vehicle to fail texas safety inspection. truck is a 1999 chevrolet silverado and had less than 65,000 miles on it at the time of the failed safety inspection. parking brake shoes were replaced at a cost of about $200. a recall has been issued by chevrolet, but it is only for the manual transmission vehicles, not the automatic transmission. recall number for manuals was 05v161000 | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 66934 | 6 | 09/12/1999 |
| Parking brake has never been effective to hold vehicle, at 66000 miles the rear axle pinion bearings wore out. at 68 k000miles the abs controller stopped working/ fuse had to be pulled to stop motor. [should there have been a recall on this part as a lot of silverados have the same problem] 73000 miles front axle housing split in two halves literally/ had to remove axle. 50000 miles battery corroded and leaked at positive terminal tailgate straps broke, luckily one first.*ak | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 20000 | 5 | 11/15/1999 |
| Whenever the engine warmed up it caused the accelerator pedal to stick intermittently, the accelerator pedal had to be depressed hard to get the vehicle to accelerate from a stop position. and the emergency parking brake would not hold properly when parked on an incline. vehicle continued to roll. the dealer was notified.*ak | |||
| 08/17/2004 | 85000 | 1 | |
| The parking brake was defective and wore the drum out. this was discovered after the vehicle rolled back. the consumer was inside the vehicle when this occurred. *jb the clip which held the brake shoe was defective. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/31/2004 | 71000 | 1 | |
| The parking brake did not work properly. vehicle was inspected, and the attendant informed the consumer of the parking brake failure.*ak | |||
| 95000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about a parking brake problem. the parking brake wore out on one side. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 70000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 |
| Parking brake failed, vehicle did not pass inspection. service technicians report this is a common problem, emergency brake pad is continually engaged due to product defect. defective unit was replaced with redesigned unit for over $200.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| For about a month, the park brake did not hold on hills. an appointment was made on 7/7/2003 with the dealer to repair the park brake. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 35000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 |
| When the parking brake was depressed, it did not hold, due to a failure with the pads. *jb the parking brake would not release. *nm | |||
| 01/30/2003 | 1 | 05/01/2002 | |
| Emergency brake adjustment problem has caused excessive brake rotor wear, affecting brake operation. ts....*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2099 | |
| Emergency brake pedal goes all the way to floor and will not hold on hill. stutzman told me chevrolet it is normal on this model truck. dt | |||
| 10/20/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the emergency parking brake wore down with only two uses, dealer notified and said that the brake(parking) is a flawed design. ts | |||
| 1 | 05/29/1999 | ||
| The emergency brake pedal will not stop the vehicle when the pedal is engaged. this has been happening since purchase of vehicle. a service dealer replaced both the rear rotors with emergency brake parts. the problem has been corrected. *jg | |||
| 08/17/2002 | 76000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 |
| The emergency brakes are wearing out and could cause vehicle to roll when on incline. dealer notified, the consumer states that the emergency brake has been replaced twice and is worn out again. the dealer says that the consumer is driving with the emergency brake up but he is not. *ak *scc *nlm | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2099 | |
| Parking brake shoes worn out prematurely. parking brake will not hold truck. service manager at dealership and several auto parts store personnel agree that this is not uncommon and that there is a design defect. gm detroit says no special programs available. | |||
| 05/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the parking brake would go to the floor and would not keep the vehicle from moving, the mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle had been driven with the parking brake on, causing the rotor and other parts to be ruined, the consumer denied driving with the parking brake on, stating that the parking brake light was never illuminated while driving. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states when stopping and activating the park brake, with about 20,000 miles on the vehicle, the vehicle would coast an inch or two and a click could be heard as the transmission positive lock engaged. with vehicle in neutral and the foot brake released, the park brake has no braking effect, also the parking brake foot lever goes all the way to the floor. dealer claims this is the design of the parking brake and there is a self adjusting feature. *tt | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 1 | 08/24/1999 | |
| While at dealership for repair work mechanic determined that rear rotors were crumbling and needed to be replaced, drums and lining as well.*ak the emergency brake was not working. the rear brakes were corroded and worn out. the rear brake pads and both rear rotors were replaced. the brake shoes on both sides were replaced. there was a squeaking noise in the front end when the vehicle goes over bumps. the driver door panel failed and was reinstalled, also the arm rest for the bucket seat pops off constantly, seat belts lock up after being replaced twice under recall, the steering joint was repaired, also when consumer steps on the gas, the truck does not move for a few seconds, the rear window was replaced, due to leaking, and the engine hesitates. *yh | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Brake pads on emergency brakes have burned up prematurely. dealer has inspected vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states that dealer told him that he must have ridden with the emergency brake on, however there are two warning devices to warn consumer's that the brake is on; a light and a bell. *slc | |||
| 01/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| New emergency brake system pads wore out due to emergency brake failure. did have a warning light when brakes were on. took vehicle to dealership. informed by mechanic it was a wear item. owner has pads. *ak dealer representative would not cooperate with consumer because he uses the truck for boating. *slc | |||
| 1 | 10/13/1999 | ||
| The bracket that holds the emergency brake shoes to the backing plate is not sufficient, the shoes constantly rub on the bottom of the brake drum which wears it out prematurely, consumer feels that the brake shoes are too small for his vehicle. *slc | |||
| 3 | |||
| Parking brake potrudes by design causing drivers pants leg to get caught and to almost fall. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The parking brake lever is too close to the dash to easily apply. when applied the lever goes completly to the floor but doesn't hold the truck on a grade. *ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Emergency brake had to be replaced, would no longer hold when applied.*ak also, the rear brakes were worn out. the rear rotors could not be turned since it had crumbled. the driver door was replaced and the door panel was reinstalled. *yh | |||
| 03/23/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Parking brake will not hold vehicle on modest incline.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 01/29/1999 | ||
| Emergency brake has been adjusted 4-5 times. when applied, brake holds vehicle, but pedal goes to the floor. also, dealer replaced brake pads. *ak daytime running bulb blew out after it had just been replaced. rear window assembly was leaking, power window was slow going up. transfer case was replaced due to a clunk noise, transaxle shaft replaced due to leaking. front brake hose experienced an abrasion. vehicle was leaning, dealer adjusted front torsion bar. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Check out my other listed complain on this site, the odi id # is 745532. i'm just posting another complaint because i haven't heard a word from nhtsa regarding this issue. silverado abs modulators need to be recalled! they are getting water in them. there are numerious listing on this site regarding this issue. nhtsa needs to investigate this issue! it is ridiculous for consumers to take the hit on a failed, poorly designed piece of equipment. the more technology advances the more theses electronic units cost to replace. the direction we're headed in is that ten years from know when a electronic unit fails at a thousand miles over and out of warranty, it will have to sit in the driveway because the average american wont have the cash available to fix it. i had a abs modulator fail at 54,000 mile, the unit would not turn off, even with the key out. i had to pull the fuse to stop it. the dealer would not do a xxxx thing about it and neither would gm. the dealerships are rteplacing alot of these units.that means there is a defect (poor design) with this unit. anybody with this defect should get a new and improved unit for free regardless of warranty! i have a more descriptive explanation of the problem on this site, again the odi id # is 745532. i'm an engineer and it pisses me off when a company hides behind closed doors when an issue like this arises. it pisses me off even more when a government agency (nhtsa) that is suppose to protect the consumers saftey fails to contact me regarding this issue. i'm beginning to wonder if nhtsa actually read these complaints. i submitted odi id 745532 five or six months ago, may be even longer than that and still no word. any body that wants to contact me regarding this issue an email me at jabrant@email.sae.org. *ak | |||
| 04/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Emergency brake shoes are wearing out faster than they should, to the point where consumer can't use emergency brake . *ak the inside drum area of the rotors was rusting causing premature brake shoe failure. *yh | |||
| 05/29/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1998 | |||
| The emergency parking brake doesn't work. consumer took vehicle to shop for repairs, and dealer released the emergency parking brake in order for the consumer to drive the vehicle home. when consumer got home, took the emergency parking brake off as was suggested by the dealer. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| Rear emergency brake cable is rubbing against frame off truck. cable was wearing out, and will eventually break. driver felt brakes might not work in an accident if cable breaks. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE | |||
| 06/21/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Parking will not holdwhen applied.i live in the flat landof georgia so i never use this brake,park gear is sufficient.i took truck to dealer and had rear wheeles pulledand inspected..the parking brake shoes were completly wore out.as i don't use these brakes,no one could explain how this could happen..and as truck is out of warrenty it would 250.00 to replace shoes.iam curious and as well apprehensive to replace or repair some thing that i don't know how or when it wore outwhen it's not used!!!*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Brake pads on emergency brakes have burned up prematurely. dealer has inspected vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states that dealer told him that he must have ridden with the emergency brake on, however there are two warning devices to warn consumer's that the brake is on; a light and a bell. *slc | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 300 | 25 | 08/09/1999 |
| I bought this truck in ohio for my wife cheryl, she reported that the abs brake would simply not work on accasion and the pedal would go straight to the floor .we took the vehicle in to the dealer but he could not find the problem . at lows speeds i was able to reproduce the problem. dealers down here say the sensor is bad. we pulled the fuse to disable the brakes when the vehicle was new becuase a delphi engineer told me that would at least keep the brakes working . i have 58000 miles on my truck and we have replaced the calipers the rotors and even some of the brake lines have rusted rupturing and causing a loss of brakes. the power steering hose line rusted at the cooler radiator. . yesterday the chevy dealer in gainseville called me to the shop to see how the frame is being eaten away , i believe the vehicle either wasn't proberly prepared when built or the protective paints and coating were deffective. the records at jim douglas chevolet evidence the expenses we have incuured to keep the truck operational. the abs module and the loss of break lines seem to relflect extemely poor metal coorosion resistance , even both my tailgate cable rusted and broke .each time i have taken in to the chevy dealer for repair they are amazed at the corrosion problems. even the tire jack in the passenger compartment was rusted and it was never used. the screws inside the center console were rusted. i spent between 2500.00 and 3000.00 in just the brake problem and that is without trying to fix the defective sensor module. i assure absent a forced recall i suspect gm will not fix this problem. gm conumer relatios suggested i get a recall number and maybe they could be of further assistance. thus i am send you my complaint. sincerely david and cheryl king . our vin is 1gcek19t2xz211614 our model is ck15753 the car was assembled at fort wayne. june 6,1999. note i selected 25 failures as an estimated of failed componets in the unrecarrage including the brakes and the abs module. | |||