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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V045000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/2003 to 06/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 68875 | 06/18/2004 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/04/2004 | 02/06/2004 | 571 | 135 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. the recall began on june 18, 2004. owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04004.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 3568 | 3568B | 10021133 | Service brake booster message. *kb | 03/13/2007 | |
| 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, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 3568A | 10017092 | Service brake booster message. *tt | 10/24/2005 | ||
| 3687A | 10016554 | Hoot or squeak type noise on rapid brake apply. *tt | 09/21/2005 | ||
| 050525003A | 02/01/2006 | 050525003B | 10014986 | Service stability message on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0131, c0196, c0290 and/or c0292 set. *tt | 05/13/2005 |
| 02053 | 01/01/2004 | 3080 | 10007739 | Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt | 07/09/2004 |
| 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 - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 030525005 | 07/01/2004 | 10004368 | Service stability message and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0455 or c0550 set. *tt gm administrative messate. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 3637A | 09/01/2009 | PIT-3637D | 10018591 | Brake pedal assembly replacement bracket service kit. *tt updated 3/26/10. *pe | 01/06/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 114000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph and depressing the brakes, the brakes would not respond. the contact continued to depress the brake pedal until the brakes became responsive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. where the technician advised that the brake hydro boost exhibited a leak and would require replacement. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised by the manufacturer that the failure and stated the vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000. | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 114000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph and depressing the brakes, the brakes would not respond. the contact continued to depress the brake pedal until the brakes became responsive. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. where the technician advised that the brake hydro boost exhibited a leak and would require replacement. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised by the manufacturer that the failure and stated the vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000. kmj | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 114000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph he depressed the brake pedal and noticed the brakes would not respond. the contact continued to push down on the brake pedal until the brakes responded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the brake hydro boost had a leak and would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000. da | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 168000 | 1 | |
| Service brake system light came on while driving 25-30 mph checked for possible recalls and found (recall 04004) contact gm directly which stated that my vehicle was not included in this recall and refered to safcar.gov to file the incident gm stated that recalls are based on information from this website and not directly from the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2012 | 168000 | ||
| Service break system light came on while driving 25-30 mph checked for possible recalls and found (recall 04004) contact gm directly which stated that my vehicle was not included in this recall and refered to safcar.gov to file the incident gm stated that recalls are based on information from this website and not directly from the manufacturer. | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 79800 | 1 | |
| As i applied my brakes to stop for traffic in front of me my brakes failed causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me. there had been no warning that the brake system had an issue but upon inspection of the brake lines that come out of the master cylinder it appears that one of these stainless steel lines has failed. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 79800 | ||
| As i applied my brakes to stop for traffic in front of me my brakes failed causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me. there had been no warning that the brake system had an issue but upon inspection of the brake lines that come out of the master cylinder it appears that one of these stainless steel lines has failed. | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Brake pedal completely depressed and all brake fluid spilled out on driveway. i looked under vehicle and all brake line were visible highly corroded. i've been maintaining vehicles for 50 years and have never seen a failure like this. the brake lines had the appearance of cars 30 years old but were heavily pitted and corroded. i don't want to hear a gm excuse of road salt wear and tear ! this is inexcusable! *tr | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Brake bedal completely depressed and all brake fluid spilled out on driveway.i looked under vehicle and all brake line were visible highly corroded.i,ve been maintaining vehicles for 50 years and have never seen a failure like this.the brake lines had the appearance of cars 30 years old but were heavily pitted and corroded.i dont want to hear a gm excuss of road salt wear and tear ! this is inexcusable | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal dropped to the floor board after being engaged. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. there was an investigation nhtsa action number: ea11001 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. pmb | |||
| 08/24/2012 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 25 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed the pedal dropped to the floor board. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the brake lines were corroded and would have to be replaced. there was an investigation for the 2003 chevrolet tahoe under nhtsa action number: ea11001 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. da | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floor whenever the brakes were engaged and it would take repeated heavy pressure to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. an authorized dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the brake pedal would depress to the floor whenever the brakes were engaged and it would take repeated heavy pressure to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. an authorized dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. sm. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled with out any warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake system was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled with out any warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake system was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. rvk | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle stalled with out any warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic brake system was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. pm | |||
| 06/21/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that when applying the brakes at low speeds, the anti lock braking system would engage and the vehicle would experience an increased stopping distance. an independent mechanic replaced the rotors and brakes, but the failure continued. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. sm. | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 113000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while parked the contact inspected the exterior brake lights. when the brake pedal was depressed the contact noticed fluid on the ground. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the two bottom brake lines wore out and had split simultaneously. the contact stated there was brake fluid leaking. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000. ds | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving approximately 75 mph she heard a clicking noise followed by the illumination of the anti-lock brake and fuel gauge warning lights on the instrument panel. moments later the vehicle stalled. upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the failure recurred approximately twenty times within a two week period. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact planned on taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the failure diagnosed. the contact also expressed concern of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 04v045000 (fuel system, gasoline), 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 07e106000 (wheels: cap/cover/hub, which he believed could have possibly contributed to the failure. the vin was not included in any of the recalls and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while the contact was driving approximately 75 mph, there was a clicking noise inside of the vehicle, followed by the illumination of the abs and fuel gauge warning indicators. the engine unexpectedly stalled. the engine restarted and resumed normally. the identical failures occurred twenty times within a two week period. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to locate the problem. the contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the contact expressed that there were three recalls that could possibly be related to the failure associated with nhtsa campaign id numbers 04v045000 (fuel system, gasoline), 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 07e106000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub. the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. js | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| My anti-lock brakes are activating at low speeds when there is no apparent reason for them to be doing so. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2009 | 77000 | 1 | |
| 2004 chevy tahoe power steering failure and simultaneous loss of power brakes! it could have been a disaster if i had been going fast or in heavy traffic! *tr | |||
| 03/05/2008 | 88000 | 1 | 02/15/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. a local mechanic stated that the valve o-ring seal fractured. the steering was slightly affected while braking or parking. the vehicle became more difficult to stop and took longer to decelerate than prior to the seal fracture. the failure and current mileages were 88,000. updated 4/21/08 *cn updated 04/21/08 *tr | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 9000 | 5 | 12/06/2003 |
| So many... where do i start? 1) at 9,000 mi. intermediate shaft was replaced due to a popping feeling in the steering, at 16,000 mi. it is doing the same thing again. 2) at 9000 miles the instrument cluster was replaced due to a faulty tach motor making a buzzing/rattling sound, started making noise again at 13,000 miles took to dealer and said there is nothing wrong. 3) headlights flicker on and off on turns has been to the dealer 5 times since it had 9000 mi. 1st 2 times replaced a plug on alternator and said it was fixed, was not then said the found a bad connector still did not fix the problem. the problem still exists contacted gm and they were no help. 4) exhaust has been popping since new and sometimes after cool down sounds like something exploded 5) engine makes a noise when warmed up took in for service at 12000 miles and they cleaned oil pump pickup tube and said the oil pressure was not correct. this did not fix the problem took back in at 15000 and they stated no problem was found i was told the engine noise was normal. 6) the brakes pulsated when new took back at 59 mi. i was told to drive it and it would get better. started again at 9000 mi. and they turned the rotors. brakes started making a cracking noise in the front took in 3 times found no problem yet when i picked the vehicle up the last time at 15,000 mi the noise went away only to come back a week later. 7) when idling the vehicle vibrates bad!!!! dash will rattle and you can feel it in the steering wheel. i was told this was normal when the a/c was on yet it's worse when the a/c is off. now that a/c is making a terrible noise from inside the engine compartment and inside the climate control box area. 8) engine has a miss at idle. *jb | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 52 | 1 | 01/18/2004 |
| Vehicle (2004 chevrolet z71 4x4) pulls consistently to the right upon firm brake application (such as from a 65 mph coasting condition). at the same time, the vehicle's rear end swings out to the left making for a very unstable situation. when you let off of the brake pedal the vehicle darts to the left due, i assume, to the left-input on the steering wheel that you've had to sustain to keep the truck in its lane. i drove several loaners from the selling dealer that, to my surprise, all did the exact same thing. several dealership service department management individuals confirmed that their z71 were also afflicted. the brake technician at the dealership stated that he found my vehicle dangerous and that he would not put his family in it. dealership service personnel stated that they had contacted chevrolet technical assistance and were told that chevrolet was aware of the condition, as they had attempted to cure it in a vehicle they had at the detroit-area manufacturing facility, but were unable. therefore, since all of these vehicles pull to the right when braking, it must be normal. no fix to be had. i strongly disagree with the conclusion that it is normal, and have driven in excess of several thousand vehicles as my basis for disagreement. i am at a loss to explain why this condition has not caught the attention of nhtsa, and is not the source of massive complaint by the general public. anyone else who experiences this condition, please chime in and let your voice be heard. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 28000 | 2 | 11/01/2003 |
| Dt: contact stated the battery failed. the service dealer replaced an air conditioning module. also, while driving and turning the wheel lost braking capability, the pedal went to the floor. dealership verified this wa shappening, but did not know what caused the malfunction. the contact attempted to contact the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2004 | 3022 | 1 | 09/28/2004 |
| 35 40 mph crash into stopped vehicle, have anti-lock brakes, they locked up skidded into another vehicle. vehicles has 3000 miles (new). sat on dealer lot for a year. bought less than month. driving for 35 years, no accidents *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 36000 | 2 | 01/15/2005 |
| At 36,000 miles speedometer failed and read wrong speed and then locked at 140 mph. t 40,000 miles the right front wheel speed sensor failed and the braking was reduced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/08/2006 | 20000 | 3 | 11/03/2004 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the power steering shaft and the brakes werenot operating normally. the brake calipers, rotors, pads and brake lines were repaired, due to the passenger front brake smoking with a lift flame. the failure mileage was 20,000. the contact stated that due to the year of the vehicle the failures should not have occurred. the current mileage is 26,000.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/14/2006 | 41000 | 1 | 12/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a rubbing noise when the brake was applied. an independent mechanic determined all four rotors were so worn they could not be turned and would have to be replaced. the vehicle had 40,000 miles on it. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 2400 | 1 | |
| While driving at high speeds studs broke from the brake drum and wheel came off. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/08/2006 | 20000 | 3 | 11/03/2004 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the power steering shaft and the brakes werenot operating normally. the brake calipers, rotors, pads and brake lines were repaired, due to the passenger front brake smoking with a lift flame. the failure mileage was 20,000. the contact stated that due to the year of the vehicle the failures should not have occurred. the current mileage is 26,000.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 13000 | 1 | |
| When braking/acclerating there would be vibration in the pedal linkages. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 5058 | 2 | 01/31/2004 |
| Loss of most steering and service brakes simultaneously. steering fluid loss due to improperly installed steering fluid hose clamp. an assemly clip was left on the hose clamp at the factory which prevented hose clamp from tightening. the simultaneous loss of most steering and braking would have caused serios accident if event had occured on mountainous road or if vehicle was operated by person with less strength. no warning light or indication on driver information center appeared. should not these two critical systems function independantly? *ak | |||