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, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/2001 to 08/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3455 | 10017232 | Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 05068 | 09/01/2005 | 10016715 | Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 040523001A | 10/01/2004 | 040523001 | 10011125 | Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated *eh | 01/03/2005 |
| 02053 | 01/01/2004 | 3080 | 10007739 | Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt | 07/09/2004 |
| 020523004 | 10/01/2002 | 10000572 | Some vehicles may exhibit a reduced brake power message on the driver's information center (dic). *tt | 03/25/2003 | |
| 020522004 | 09/01/2002 | 10000067 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 020522004A | 09/01/2002 | 020522004 | 10000061 | Trailer brakes applied when headlights / park lamps are on, brake controller illumination. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525007 | 05/01/2009 | 030525007D | 10004310 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe | 12/02/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 040523006 | 08/01/2004 | 10011201 | Revised brake pads replacement-rear. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/05/2012 | 73737 | ||
| Just had to replace brake lines due to severe corrosion. this cost me a small fortune. this is covered under nhtsa action # ea11001. performed service to avoid catastrophic event. notice must be made to all current owners of vehicles to reduce risk of catastrophic crash possible loss of life. | |||
| 10/20/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Rear break line failed resulting in loss of breaking ability | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 96698 | 1 | |
| While depressing brakes at a complete stop, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. i proceeded at a slow rate of speed and tested the brake system. the brake pedal has to be pushed all the way down to the floor just to get the vehicle to come to a slow/crawling stop. after inspecting underneath the vehicle, i discovered the left rear brake line leaking. vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Rear break line failed resulting in loss of breaking ability | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 96698 | ||
| While depressing brakes at a complete stop, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. i proceeded at a slow rate of speed and tested the brake system. the brake pedal has to be pushed all the way down to the floor just to get the vehicle to come to a slow/crawling stop. after inspecting underneath the vehicle, i discovered the left rear brake line leaking. vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. | |||
| 10/20/2012 | 127000 | ||
| Rear break line failed resulting in loss of breaking ability | |||
| 11/14/2012 | 96698 | ||
| While depressing brakes at a complete stop, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. i proceeded at a slow rate of speed and tested the brake system. the brake pedal has to be pushed all the way down to the floor just to get the vehicle to come to a slow/crawling stop. after inspecting underneath the vehicle, i discovered the left rear brake line leaking. vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 190000 | 1 | |
| Severe metal brake line corrosion: on surface streets, while approaching an intersection at about 35 mph, the brakes were applied and the pedal immediately went to the floor while towing a dual-axle travel trailer. the driver was able to use the trailer brake override to stop the truck-trailer combination before hitting anything. brake fluid was dripping under the driver's side door. closer examination revealed severe corrosion of the four 1/4 brake lines that follow the frame rail from the abs module on the inside of the left frame rail up into the engine compartment to the master cylinder and the two front wheels. one of the two lines from the master cylinder to the abs module had burst. the rust on these 1/4 lines was flaking off in large chunks. also observed very significant rust on the 3/16 hard lines on the rear axle and the hard lines mounted to the frame and body leading to the rear axle. these lines are very close to failure. what is further distressing about this situation is that when one brake circuit failed there was none to very little braking effectiveness from the other brake circuit. the brake pedal went right to the floor with little resistance. this suggests that the master cylinder does not provide independent braking circuits like it should. later, using a pair of locking-type pliers, the failed line was clamped off and it would build pressure and restore a modicum of braking effectiveness from the other circuit. the general condition of the truck is good with only a small amount of surface rust on some of the underbody components. this truck is not a rust-bucket. salt exposure is minimal as a maryland truck (one owner) that is used primarily for towing a camper trailer in fairer weather and is not used as a daily commuter. failure: 7oct2012. truck: 2002 1/2-t chev suburban ls, 4wd with approximately 190,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 10/07/2012 | 190000 | ||
| Severe metal brake line corrosion: on surface streets, while approaching an intersection at about 35 mph, the brakes were applied and the pedal immediately went to the floor while towing a dual-axle travel trailer. the driver was able to use the trailer brake override to stop the truck-trailer combination before hitting anything. brake fluid was dripping under the driver's side door. closer examination revealed severe corrosion of the four 1/4 brake lines that follow the frame rail from the abs module on the inside of the left frame rail up into the engine compartment to the master cylinder and the two front wheels. one of the two lines from the master cylinder to the abs module had burst. the rust on these 1/4 lines was flaking off in large chunks. also observed very significant rust on the 3/16 hard lines on the rear axle and the hard lines mounted to the frame and body leading to the rear axle. these lines are very close to failure. what is further distressing about this situation is that when one brake circuit failed there was none to very little braking effectiveness from the other brake circuit. the brake pedal went right to the floor with little resistance. this suggests that the master cylinder does not provide independent braking circuits like it should. later, using a pair of locking-type pliers, the failed line was clamped off and it would build pressure and restore a modicum of braking effectiveness from the other circuit. the general condition of the truck is good with only a small amount of surface rust on some of the underbody components. this truck is not a rust-bucket. salt exposure is minimal as a maryland truck (one owner) that is used primarily for towing a camper trailer in fairer weather and is not used as a daily commuter. failure: 7oct2012. truck: 2002 1/2-t chev suburban ls, 4wd with approximately 190,000 miles. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Parking brake does not work. parking break pads were replaced but still does not work. | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Rear brake line failure due to excessive corrosion. i had to stop short as the car infront of me stopped unexpectedly. my car stopped, but in the last few feet the peddle went to the floor. i pulled the car to the side of the road looked under the car. in the rear of the car i could see fluid in a puddle under the rear end housing. the fluid continued to stream out of the brakelines. after towing the car home i looked at the brake lines. when i touched them they crumbled in my hands. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 200000 | ||
| Parking brake does not work. parking break pads were replaced but still does not work. | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Rear brake line failure due to excessive corrosion. i had to stop short as the car infront of me stopped unexpectedly. my car stopped, but in the last few feet the peddle went to the floor. i pulled the car to the side of the road looked under the car. in the rear of the car i could see fluid in a puddle under the rear end housing. the fluid continued to stream out of the brakelines. after towing the car home i looked at the brake lines. when i touched them they crumbled in my hands. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Rear brake line failure due to excessive corrosion. i had to stop short as the car infront of me stopped unexpectedly. my car stopped, but in the last few feet the peddle went to the floor. i pulled the car to the side of the road looked under the car. in the rear of the car i could see fluid in a puddle under the rear end housing. the fluid continued to stream out of the breaklines. after towing the car home i looked at the brake lines. when i touched them they crumbled in my hands. | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 133000 | 1 | |
| While parking my 02 suburban, i completely lost my brakes!! the brake pedal went down to the floor; brake fluid all over the driveway. what happened? the brake line underneath the truck just below the driver seat had rotted through. after doing some research, i found out that this is a common problem with chevy trucks. however, gm has failed to initiate a recall. hopefully gm will decide to recall these trucks and fix the obvious engineering glitch before some unfortunate person or family ends up seriously injured or killed in an unnecessary accident. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2012 | 133000 | ||
| While parking my 02 suburban, i completely lost my brakes!! the brake pedal went down to the floor; brake fluid all over the driveway. what happened? the brake line underneath the truck just below the driver seat had rotted through. after doing some research, i found out that this is a common problem with chevy trucks. however, gm has failed to initiate a recall. hopefully gm will decide to recall these trucks and fix the obvious engineering glitch before some unfortunate person or family ends up seriously injured or killed in an unnecessary accident. | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 94281 | 1 | |
| While driving down to the jersey shore on the garden state parkway with my family to go on vacation i went to get off the exit and when i tried to stop my brake pedal went to the floor......when i looked under the truck i realized that the steel brake line above the spare tire was completely rusted through. thank god there was no one in front of us. or we would have crashed into them and been hurt or even killed. ps i bought this truck brand new...it was a very scary experience. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 94281 | ||
| While driving down to the jersey shore on the garden state parkway with my family to go on vacation i went to get off the exit and when i tried to stop my brake pedel went to the floor......when i looked under the truck i realized that the steel brake line above the spare tire was completely rusted through. thank god there was no one in front of us. or we would have crashed into them and been hurt or even killed. ps i bought this truck brand new...it was a very scary experiance. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 62000 | 7 | 07/01/2004 |
| 1) several time when pressing on the brakes going at a slow rate of speed had the anitlock brakes start activating (pulsating) was able to stop with no incident but had to press my foot as hard as possible to stop. 2) took the 2002 chevy suburban into a chevrolet dealer and had the brakes repaired. found out the sensors were clogged with dust from brakes. | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 100 | ||
| Anti lock brakes activate at low speeds, leading to a loss of control and longer stoping distances | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 22500 | 1 | 08/27/2002 |
| Feb.05 we were in big bear ca. with 4 or more feet of fresh snow: coming down the hill in our 2002 suburban the brakes became very soft and pedal went to the floor with no brakes. we checked the ground under suburban and all the brake fluid was on the snow. we had subruban towed to the nearest dealer in redlands because there is a bumper to bumper policy on it. tom bell had to replace the brake line. we took a cab to the ontario airport for a rental car and drove back home. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/05/2012 | 73737 | 1 | |
| Just had to replace brake lines due to severe corrosion. this cost me a small fortune. this is covered under nhtsa action # ea11001. performed service to avoid catastrophic event. notice must be made to all current owners of vehicles to reduce risk of catastrophic crash possible loss of life. *tr | |||
| 05/09/2012 | 188330 | ||
| The abs light came on. when the car was truned off, a pump or something kept running and the sound seemed to be coming form under the vehicle. the sound did not cease even when the car was turned off and the key removed. this continued until i checked the fuses and tried disconnecting the abs 60-amp fuse from the fiuse box under the hood. the fuse was fine, however when i disconnected the fuse, the sound immediately stopped. i reconnected the fuse briefly and the sound resumed, so i left the fuse disconnected until a repair can be maid. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Began emergency breaking and evasive maneuvers. shortly after beginning to turn, the abs light came on and all 4 wheels locked. the result was a 180 degree spin across 5 lanes of i30 just south of downtown dallas. we almost avoided any collision, but it could have been horrible as we were close to hitting at least 7 to 10 vehicles with speed differentials of about 50mph while out of control. the failure code was the ebcm relay, and the system works if the ambient temperature is cold enough, though it fails on bumps sometime. typical bad solder joint behavior. many people are repairing these modules by re-soldering the relay connections. | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 95000 | ||
| My wife was driving our 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500 4wd when she applied the brakes to stop the peddle went all the way to the floor. she was able to get the truck into a parking lot without incident. when i got there to look at the problem, i noticed the steel brake line supplying the right front caliper was severely corroded, where it runs atop the frame in the engine compartment, to the point where it developed a pinhole to allow a loss of pressure(peddle). the line is so corroded that i can't even cut out a section and flare the old line to install a repair section of line. i believe the entire brake line has to be replaced. at this time i haven't inspected the rest of the lines, but when i can i will!!!!! i'm reading about numerous brake line and other severe corrosion issues on these models. we have been loyal gm customers since 1976. we currently own the above mentioned suburban and a 2008 silverado. the suburban is our primary family vehicle which is used to transport our disabled child. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Began emergency breaking and evasive maneuvers. shortly after beginning to turn, the abs light came on and all 4 wheels locked. the result was a 180 degree spin across 5 lanes of i30 just south of downtown dallas. we almost avoided any collision, but it could have been horrible as we were close to hitting at least 7 to 10 vehicles with speed differentials of about 50mph while out of control. the failure code was the ebcm relay, and the system works if the ambient temperature is cold enough, though it fails on bumps sometime. typical bad solder joint behavior. many people are repairing these modules by re-soldering the relay connections. | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 95000 | ||
| My wife was driving our 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500 4wd when she applied the brakes to stop the peddle went all the way to the floor. she was able to get the truck into a parking lot without incident. when i got there to look at the problem, i noticed the steel brake line supplying the right front caliper was severely corroded, where it runs atop the frame in the engine compartment, to the point where it developed a pinhole to allow a loss of pressure(peddle). the line is so corroded that i can't even cut out a section and flare the old line to install a repair section of line. i believe the entire brake line has to be replaced. at this time i haven't inspected the rest of the lines, but when i can i will!!!!! i'm reading about numerous brake line and other severe corrosion issues on these models. we have been loyal gm customers since 1976. we currently own the above mentioned suburban and a 2008 silverado. the suburban is our primary family vehicle which is used to transport our disabled child. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Began emergency breaking and evasive maneuvers. shortly after beginning to turn, the abs light came on and all 4 wheels locked. the result was a 180 degree spin across 5 lanes of i30 just south of downtown dallas. we almost avoided any collision, but it could have been horrible as we were close to hitting at least 7 to 10 vehicles with speed differentials of about 50mph while out of control. the failure code was the ebcm relay, and the system works if the ambient temperature is cold enough, though it fails on bumps sometime. typical bad solder joint behavior. many people are repairing these modules by re-soldering the relay connections. | |||
| 04/29/2012 | 95000 | ||
| My wife was driving our 2002 chevrolet suburban 1500 4wd when she applied the brakes to stop the peddle went all the way to the floor. she was able to get the truck into a parking lot without incident. when i got there to look at the problem, i noticed the steel brake line supplying the right front caliper was severely corroded, where it runs atop the frame in the engine compartment, to the point where it developed a pinhole to allow a loss of pressure(peddle). the line is so corroded that i can't even cut out a section and flare the old line to install a repair section of line. i believe the entire brake line has to be replaced. at this time i haven't inspected the rest of the lines, but when i can i will!!!!! i'm reading about numerous brake line and other severe corrosion issues on these models. we have been loyal gm customers since 1976. we currently own the above mentioned suburban and a 2008 silverado. the suburban is our primary family vehicle which is used to transport our disabled child. | |||
| 02/04/2012 | 123000 | ||
| I was nearing a stop sign at an intersection and applied brakes. pedal went to floor and i went through intersection. oncoming vehicle had to swerve to miss me. investigation determined that a front brake line had rusted through, causing loss of brake fluid. | |||
| 02/11/2012 | 138542 | ||
| Brakes failed competely.... brake pedal went all the way to the floor after pulling into a parking lot and trying to slow down to pull into a spot. attempted to pump brakes but the pedal did not come back up. hit curb at approximately 10 mph. truck needed to towed and mechanic found trouble to be a badly rusted through main front to rear brake lines. mechanic found all lines to be rusted and replaced all lines with poly coated steel lines. mechanic stated that the factory brake lines were not coated...? is this not a factory recall issue? | |||
| 11/20/2011 | |||
| The anti-lock brake system activated incorrectly at low speed on a steep hill such that the vehicle rolled into the cross street without stopping. vehicle was in vermont for 4 years prior to the incident. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | |||
| Pulsating at braking, longer than neccesary to come to complete stop at low speed , extreme rust to undercarriage, suspension, and brake parts. | |||
| 09/02/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Brake failure, abs kicks in under 5 mph. lost brakes once. upon reviewing this topic on the below weblink, found out i and a multitude of other chevy truck owners have identical issues. based on reading the below link, i'm fearful of letting my wife/kids in this vehicle that a possible car accident may happen if the brakes don't work when needed. please investigate this, i and many others paid a substantial amount of money for products that are defective/life threatening and chevy refuses to correct the problem. once again, please read the below link, i am not alone. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_silverado_brakes.html thank you for your time; dean jones | |||
| 08/08/2011 | 146100 | ||
| Hard brake lines failed, resulting in loss of hydraulic pressure for service brakes. | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Brakes failed prematurely due to rusting brakes lines from master cylinder without warning on i-94. | |||
| 01/10/2003 | |||
| Seat belt retractor locks up | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. while the contact was driving approximately between 5-10 mph on normal dry road conditions, the brakes were engaged, followed by an unintended activation of the anti-lock brake system and the vehicle began to roll. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified and they informed that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock). the vin was not included in the recall defect, and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. js | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 102428 | ||
| I have a 2002 chevy suburban - i had the abs system replaced in 2005 to have it break down again in 2008. the dealer's service department says that there is no recall on it because they haven't heard sufficient consumer complaints to warrant a recall! further, i called chevrolet's/gmc's service department and they said that they don't read internet complaint boards. all complaints have to be directed straight to chevy's customer service department in order to be input into a complaint database, then they determine if they have received enough complaints to merit a recall - per industry standards. | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 86000 | 1 | |
| 2002 chevy suburban: grinding noise heard on undercarriage and abs light came on. determined the abs pump was making the grinding sound and further determined an unavailable part costs about $1200 plus labor. there is a waiting list for this part a mile long. apparently this is a common problem worthy of recall investigation. dealers temporary solution is to unplug the abs fuse and drive it until the part comes available. we were told to be careful in the rain as it is unsafe without abs brakes. part might be available in 2 to 4 months. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2008 | 62058 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. while approaching a stop at 5 mph, the abs engaged when the brake pedal was depressed, which prevented the vehicle from coming to a stop. the vehicle continued to drive over the curb and the contact had to place the vehicle into park in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle stopped close to an embankment with a 15 to 20 foot drop. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to inspect the failure and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000, action number pe05020 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the contact stated that even though the repair may have been performed, the failure still persists. the dealer is charging $500 to redo the repair. the failure mileage was 62,058. | |||
| 04/28/2005 | 68000 | 1 | 06/18/2004 |
| Dt: problem with abs. in the past month while braking at low speeds the brakes did not activate but the abs activated. the consumer has had many near accidents due to this failure. *ak *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. the contact was driving approximately 30 mp. pressure was applied to the brakes and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the emergency brake was engaged and the vehicle came to a complete stop. the dealer was notified of the failure. the technician stated the failure was related to the anti-lock brake system and the service repair would be at the owners expense. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (component: service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock). the vin was excluded from the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 80,000. the current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 115000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. whenever the contact attempted to engage the brake pedal at a low speed he noticed that the abs suddenly activated which also increased the stopping distance. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 130,000. the failure mileage was 115,000. | |||
| 09/13/2009 | 108000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated she experiences unwanted anti lock brake system (abs) activation. this can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. she contacted the dealer in reference to recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock). upon contact the technician stated that because the vin number was excluded from the vin range, she was ineligible for a free remedy. no repairs were made. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were 108,000. | |||
| 01/31/2009 | 98000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. while driving between 5-10 mph, the vehicle responded slowly when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact experienced difficulty slowing down the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not repaired. the technician stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). also, there was a recommendation to disconnect the fuse that deactivated the anti-lock system. the recall remedy has not corrected the issue addressed in the safety defect. the failure and current mileages were 98,000. updated 3/5/09 *cn the consumer rear ended another vehicle at 5 mph when he attempted to stop. updated 03/10/09. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2002 chevy suburban with a recall for corrosion. consumer states that the dealer stated that the vehicle was cleared. he was informed the recall was for vehicles in the northern and northeastern states. *kb | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 79007 | 2 | 11/15/2006 |
| Tl*-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. while driving at 55 mph the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front passenger wheel. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic. the wheel hub assembly had to be replaced. when she attempts to apply the brakes, the vehicle slides at first and eventually stops. she has experienced this failure numerous times. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer again as of this date. the current mileage was 79,200. the failure mileage was 79,007. updated 4/23/08 *cn | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 5000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs system activated while traveling 10 mph. the contact received a recall letter #05v379000 regarding the abs wheel speed sensor. the dealer determined the vehicle's problem was with the wheel hub, which was not covered by the recall. updated 12/01/06.*jb | |||
| 10/13/2006 | 100750 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the notice for nhtsa recall# 05v379000 pertaining to the abs was received after the vehicle had been repaired by a private repair shop. the contact notified the manufacturer of the repair to discuss reimbursement, however the manufacturer had not returned any phone calls. | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 04/24/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activated at low speeds, which caused excessive stopping distances. there was a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 64000 | 1 | 07/24/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs light illuminated on the dash. the abs brakes activated at low speeds of 35-40 mph. the dealership determined the electronic brake control module and a module brake pressure valve needed to be replaced. there is an nhtsa recall, # 05v379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. the vin was not included in the recall. | |||
| 04/26/2006 | 35592 | 1 | 12/13/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a low metal to metal grinding noise heard while depressing the brake pedal. as the day went on, the sound became progressively louder and louder. the contact took the vehicle to a goodyear tire center where it was determined the rear brakes; both rear rotors and the right rear emergency brake shoe were completely worn out. all four brake shoes and rotors were replaced. the contact never used the emergency brake. the dealership has been alerted. | |||
| 03/06/2005 | 35000 | 30 | 10/31/2002 |
| (1) unknown events leading up to failure. (2)abs brakes come on inappropriately at low speed making truck stop poorly. (3) dealer will start to correct by cleaning abs speed sensors (?). will charge for this as there is no recall on this vehicle. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 92000 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Complaint regarding safety recall warning of corrosion defect in 2002 suburban. this could cause front hub/bearing assembly and wheel speed sensor to fail. *ts recall campaign#05v379000. the consumer experienced exactly what the recall described. the consumer requested reimbursement. the consumer found that the rear brake backing plates would not hold. the rear brake backing plates were completely corroded along with the rear emergency brake and they needed replacement. *sc updated 02/13/06. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 1 | 06/15/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning the abs system. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to the vin. *ak | |||
| 10/06/2005 | 75344 | 1 | 08/02/2002 |
| Dt: the truck has been to the dealer because the brakes would not immediately grabbing and the truck was taken to a dealer for repair of the rear backing plates which began to rust and break apart. this was repaired by the dealer. the dealer had to replace the brakes, calipers, and rotors along with this repair. both rear brakes and housing assemblies were also replaced, the dealer noted they too were rusted. about a week after the repair while driving there was a hissing noise and thought that the tire may be going flat. the tire was not flat. the contact slowed at a stop sign, and when applying brake pressure there was a grinding and clanking noise each time brake pressure was applied. the contact drove home. upon inspection of the vehicle noticed the caliper fell off and there was a grove on the rear drivers side rim. the vehicle has been back to the dealer. the dealer towed the vehicle back to the shop and determined there was a bolt from the caliper that had snapped and caused the caliper to fall off. the dealer is currently completing repairs on the vehicle. nhtsa recall nhtsa 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes was issued , but contact was unsure if this vehicle was covered under the recall. *ak | |||
| 02/27/2005 | 1 | 08/31/2002 | |
| I was pulling into a parking space and may antilock brakes engaged and the vehicle would not stop. i was stopped by a brick wall. both my child and i were in the car at the time of the accident. we both suffer from sore necks and backs. i did contact gm's product liability group at the time and was told no problem existed. i continued to drive the car and the anti-lock brake problem became so bad that i have discontinued using the car. *nm | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 60000 | 20 | 08/01/2002 |
| Abs brake malfunction in 2002 suburban. gm says have to wait until dec. to repair. *nm | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 84990 | 2 | 11/01/2001 |
| Abs activates at low speed braking... more difficult to stop and scary because unexpected...definitely a safety issue.. the car started having problems fall 2004, brought the car to the dealership for repair.. problem seem to be fixed.. but recently started having the problem again. *jb | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 69624 | 3 | 07/24/2002 |
| My wife complained that the brake system was not functioning properly on our 2002 suburban. random failures occurred with the abs system at low speed while coming to a stop. pedal did not respond, pulsed and vibrated. malfunction of abs brake system was identified as corrosion issue surrounding abs speed sensor mounting surface. speed sensors were removed and areas cleaned of all corrosion and rust. electrical readings improved performance of one side (320mvac plus) but did not improve second sensor (less than 200mvac). further evaluation of the sensor revealed significant warpage to the sensor base attributed to corrosion. required air gap could not be obtained due to the warped base. replaced both sensors. electrical reading on new sensors were greatly improved and no further malfunctions have occurred. *nm | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 100 | 05/17/2002 | |
| 2002 chevrolet suburban. antilock braking system coming on often with low speed braking. dealership confirmed same but said not to worry about it. now problem is worse and car is out of warranty. *nm | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 62000 | 11/11/2001 | |
| Upon stepping on the brake at low speed anti-lock brakes kicked in, but did not stop. needed to step on brake several times for the vehicle to stop. | |||
| 07/24/2005 | 48000 | 1 | 11/18/2001 |
| Antilock braking system needing to be repaired with only 49000 miles on vehicle. *nm | |||
| 08/12/2005 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The brakes on my 2002 suburban began kicking back during stops on dry clean pavement near the end of the stop. this caused us to drift past stop signs on a number of occasions and caused near collisions in slow moving parking lot driving. i took the vehicle to a local dealer, hawkins chevrolet oldsmobile, inc. and was told the abs speed sensor was corroded and not working properly. they replaced the abs speed sensors on the two front wheels on 8/25/05 under invoice ctcs85504. i inquired about whether this would be replaced for free given the obvious safety implications and was told to file a claim with gm customer service. the service rep said that this was normal wear and tear and denied the claim, but registered a complaint under file# 1-355599627 on 8/12/05. i conducted further research on the internet and found a news article about the gm recall for this same defect in canada. *jb | |||
| 07/02/2005 | 117000 | 1 | 02/03/2002 |
| Brake pedal failed to release cruise. brakes failed altogether causing brakes to go to the floor, subsequently vehicle had to be driven off road toward traffic bringing about loss of control of vehicle causing crash into another vehicle on highway and hitting a telephone pole. vehicle was totaled. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 41000 | 3 | 12/15/2001 |
| Dt: 2002 chevrolet suburban, anti lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle when driving at slow speeds, when consumer pressed on thek brakes the vehicle slowed down , but did not completely stop the vehicle, consumer has to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop, consumer took vehicle to the dealer,who told him that the problem was that the hub assembly sensors needing replacement. the dealer said that vehicle was no longer under warranty, air conditioning core leaksed in the front and the rear of the vehicle. those were the only known problems with the vehicle at this time. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2005 | 45500 | 35 | 10/14/2002 |
| 1)light brake pedal application causes pedal push back and minimal braking 2)almost no stopping ability 3)hub w/speed sensor part # 15134584 | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the consumer stated that the antilock brakes pulsated while the pedal was pressed and as a result the vehicle wouldn't stop. the service dealer stated that this is a known problem.*ak *nm | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 04/20/2005 |
| Dt: 2002 chevorlet suburban, when consumer goes to push on the brakes they push back. the brakes have no stopping power, the abs pulseate, they makes a low growling noise when pushed. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 35000 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| Dt: while driving under 10 mph the brakes will not hold. no indicator lights came on. took vehicle to mechanic who explained that this was an abs problem. this problem occurred everytime the consumer drove the vehicle. *ak *nm | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 40300 | 10 | 01/01/2002 |
| Anti lock brakes unexpectedly activate at low speed causing increase in stopping distance on dry pavement. dealer replaced left wheel hub and anti-lock sensor at a cost to me of $500. vehicle is a 2002 with 40,000 miles. | |||
| 05/16/2005 | 53000 | 3 | 11/11/2001 |
| At a slow speed stop, the abs kicks in, increasing stopping distance. i have come close to an accident twice. | |||
| 05/03/2005 | 66000 | 05/10/2002 | |
| At low speeds when pressing the brakes the abs brakes on my 2002 chevy suburban pump and allow the veichle to move forward. have had two occassions were this almost caused an accident. dealer parkway motors calumet michigan determined it was corrosion on the abs sensors. they told me they first reported the problem to gm engineering 3 years ago and currently the see almost one of these problems a day. | |||
| 05/04/2005 | 55000 | 12/28/2001 | |
| When i apply my brakes, the antilock is heard & the brakes are not firm. this has been going on for about 2 months. it scares me because when i slowly come up to a corner, i don't know if i'm going to stop or not! if i take it to a mechanic, they will put new brakes on, which i don't need, but it isn't going to solve the problem. | |||
| 03/26/2005 | 35000 | 1 | 10/15/2004 |
| While applying brakes from 20 mph the brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle would continued to move. consumer had to allow the vehicle to roll on to the curb to get the vehicle to stop. vehicle was towed to the dealer. the cause of the problem had not been determined at this time.*ak | |||
| 05/03/2002 | 300 | 7 | 04/29/2002 |
| Brakes fade and become spongy with pedal almost going to the floor. vehicle has been to the dealers numorus times with only a temperory fix.*ak | |||
| 11/26/2003 | 2 | ||
| Without warning the vehicle steering wheel and brakes locked up while driving down a hill. the consumer down shifted and was able to pull off the road. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership who was able to duplicate the problem. please provide further details. *ph | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 26000 | 1 | |
| While driving 10-15 mph in stop and go traffic consumer attempted to apply the brakes. when the brake pedal was depressed it went straight to the floor, the brake system failed, and consumer's vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. no one sustained injuries. police did arrive at the scene, and consumer received a citation. *ak | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 12700 | 1 | 05/01/2002 |
| Driving on freeway along carpool lane when the car ahead of us stopped to move to the next lane and we all had to stop. i had a good distance from the vehicle in front of me when i hit the brakes. the brakes went all the way to the floor(literally) but still didn't stop until i crashed into the car in front of me. the abs brakes feels unusual. i also hear a clanking sound on the differential every time i have to decelerate and go back to normal speed or just moving from park to reverse or from neutral to reverse. *nlm | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 13000 | 1 | 10/21/2002 |
| Brake failure on 2002 chevy suburban. resulting in a crash. *jb | |||
| 06/25/2002 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| When car was 2 months old, we complained to the dealer that the anti-lock brakes didn't seem to work properly in that they locked up and made the car jolt to a stop. dealer said over phone that this was fine and did not need to look at car. on june 25, 2002, same problem was experienced on i-95 when trying to avoid another car that cut into lane. brakes did not respond, i lost control of suburban, which rolled over and was totaled.*ak | |||
| 12/29/2001 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| While turning into a driveway at approximately 7 m.p.h. brakes failed and car made loud noise. the suburban finally stopped on the 3rd time of hitting the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/03/2005 | 47000 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| 2002 suburban wheel speed sensor fault. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | 03/19/2002 | |
| The consumers states that the brakes still squeak. the consumer was told that they still squeak even after the pads and the rotors have been cleaned. *scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/25/2003 | 5 | 07/01/2002 | |
| While driving brakes functioned poorly, they made noise/squealed. dealr could not identify the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/06/2005 | 75344 | 1 | 08/02/2002 |
| Dt: the truck has been to the dealer because the brakes would not immediately grabbing and the truck was taken to a dealer for repair of the rear backing plates which began to rust and break apart. this was repaired by the dealer. the dealer had to replace the brakes, calipers, and rotors along with this repair. both rear brakes and housing assemblies were also replaced, the dealer noted they too were rusted. about a week after the repair while driving there was a hissing noise and thought that the tire may be going flat. the tire was not flat. the contact slowed at a stop sign, and when applying brake pressure there was a grinding and clanking noise each time brake pressure was applied. the contact drove home. upon inspection of the vehicle noticed the caliper fell off and there was a grove on the rear drivers side rim. the vehicle has been back to the dealer. the dealer towed the vehicle back to the shop and determined there was a bolt from the caliper that had snapped and caused the caliper to fall off. the dealer is currently completing repairs on the vehicle. nhtsa recall nhtsa 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes was issued , but contact was unsure if this vehicle was covered under the recall. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2005 | 80347 | 1 | 12/24/2002 |
| A bolt securing the rear left brake caliper bracket assembly failed catastrophically jammming the brake and the rear wheel while in motion. fortunately this occurred at low speed and was controllable, but if it had occurred at speed on the highway, there would have been a major accident since the rear wheel could have suddenly seized with resultant loss of control of the vehicle (2002 4wd suburban z71). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 58850 | 1 | 03/20/2002 |
| Heard grinding noise when braking at 58k. had it checked out and right rear pads worn through. need new rotor. left rear pads not as worn but very close to same scenario. front pads were 50% good. *nm | |||
| 11/29/2003 | 38000 | 5 | 10/17/2001 |
| The right front tire keeps losing air pressure. vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. dealer replaced the right front tire twice, and replaced the air pressure three times. but, problem recurred. *ak the right wheel frame squeakes when turning at 10 mph. rotors and pads and shoes and wheel bearings cracked. *tc | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 21000 | 1 | 08/20/2002 |
| 1) hearing loud fluttering sound on acceleration (almost like an exhaust leak ). 2)rear wheel felt heavy, brakes not releasing 3) metal on metal sound.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/06/2005 | 75344 | 1 | 08/02/2002 |
| Dt: the truck has been to the dealer because the brakes would not immediately grabbing and the truck was taken to a dealer for repair of the rear backing plates which began to rust and break apart. this was repaired by the dealer. the dealer had to replace the brakes, calipers, and rotors along with this repair. both rear brakes and housing assemblies were also replaced, the dealer noted they too were rusted. about a week after the repair while driving there was a hissing noise and thought that the tire may be going flat. the tire was not flat. the contact slowed at a stop sign, and when applying brake pressure there was a grinding and clanking noise each time brake pressure was applied. the contact drove home. upon inspection of the vehicle noticed the caliper fell off and there was a grove on the rear drivers side rim. the vehicle has been back to the dealer. the dealer towed the vehicle back to the shop and determined there was a bolt from the caliper that had snapped and caused the caliper to fall off. the dealer is currently completing repairs on the vehicle. nhtsa recall nhtsa 05v379000 involving the anti lock brakes was issued , but contact was unsure if this vehicle was covered under the recall. *ak | |||
| 11/29/2003 | 38000 | 5 | 10/17/2001 |
| The right front tire keeps losing air pressure. vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. dealer replaced the right front tire twice, and replaced the air pressure three times. but, problem recurred. *ak the right wheel frame squeakes when turning at 10 mph. rotors and pads and shoes and wheel bearings cracked. *tc | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 27000 | 2 | 10/16/2001 |
| Failed inspection. the emergency brake was not engaging. dealership said the back of the rear rotors had rusted out, causing the emergency brake to rust also. had to replace both rotors and both e-brakes. only have 27,000 miles on the car. had just been in for a check-up before coming off warranty. rotors and e-brakes should not need to be replace with low milage. have spoken to four other people that have had the same problem.*ak | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 21000 | 1 | 08/20/2002 |
| 1) hearing loud fluttering sound on acceleration (almost like an exhaust leak ). 2)rear wheel felt heavy, brakes not releasing 3) metal on metal sound.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/15/2004 | 21000 | 1 | 08/20/2002 |
| 1) hearing loud fluttering sound on acceleration (almost like an exhaust leak ). 2)rear wheel felt heavy, brakes not releasing 3) metal on metal sound.*ak | |||