Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 052294 | 12/01/1994 | 37867 | Antilock brake system warning light illuminated due to wheel speed sensor connector. *tw | 01/13/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/23/2005 | 126000 | 2 | 10/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle transmission began to slip. there was a squealing noise coming from the rear passenger side wheel. the vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. | |||
| 05/01/2001 | |||
| Brake pedal has a soft spot. when pressing brakes pedal goes to the floor, and makes a grinding noise until it comes to a complete stop.*ak | |||
| 09/30/2000 | 10 | 09/01/2000 | |
| The dealership tells me there is nothing wrong with my brakes, yet the pedal goes to the floor. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When applying brakes there is no braking power , pedal goes all the way to the floor, and the pedal is hard.*ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving sometimes pressing on brakes, bralkes will go straight to the floor. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes work fine says consumer. but, the abs warning light stays on as soon as the vehicle is started up. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Abs light keep coming on and the brakes are working intermittently. | |||
| 05/12/1999 | |||
| While driving at 35 to 40 mph applie de brake'sand entire vehicle was going into anti-skid mode. *ak | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 3 | ||
| Consumer stated that while driving vehicle about 40 mph she could stpe on the brakes pedal to stop but the vehicle won't stop right away. | |||
| 12/04/1998 | 2 | ||
| Had right side brakes replaced due to the axle breaking. now the left side brakes are making squeaking noises & not working properly. *ak | |||
| 11/30/1998 | 3 | ||
| Had to have the right brakes replaced & repaired due to the axle breaking. now the left brakes are not working properly. they make squeaking noises. *ak | |||
| 01/16/1997 | 7 | 10/15/1995 | |
| In dry weather applied the brakes and failed, abs system came on and disengaged mechanical brakes, rearended car in front . *ak | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| The front disc rotor needs to be replaced, has abs anti-lock brakes . please describe . | |||
| 07/16/1996 | |||
| Consumer was driving and trying to stop, hit a truck and abs brakes locked up . please describe .*ak | |||
| 06/17/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| Abs, intermittent brakes failure, pedal goes to the floor, complete loss of effectiveness at low speed. *ak *jb | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes locked up four times. *sd | |||
| 05/09/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake intermittently failed, locked up at low speed, extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; on (2) occasions abs failed to engage, not activating. truck involved in (2) accidents. dealer unable to determine once hooked to computer. *ak | |||
| While driving, when attempting to slowdown/stop,vehicle pulle to extreme left, also experience failure, going downhill pedal went to floor and brakes locked up. | |||
| When ground is wet the pedal goes down and up the system doesn't stop truck have abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Antilock brake failure. *aw | |||
| 07/08/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, abs indicator light comes on. tt | |||
| 07/19/1995 | |||
| During dry weather abs brake system failed, resulting in long stopping distance. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| While putting abs brakes on to stop vehicle found failure. tt | |||
| 04/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes grabbing while coming to a stop. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure on wet surface, experience extended stopping distance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs warning light stuck. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The anti-lock brake system light illuminated when the brake pedal was pressed, and the pedal traveled all the way to the floor. the consumer was told the abs pump was constantly in motion, affecting the control of braking. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When applying brakes pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 3 | ||
| When going down steep grades consumer puts vehicle in 2nd gear, and vehicle will stall. found information on internet regarding this problem. throttle plate carbons up, and causes engine to stall. also, went to dealer who could not remedy problem. *ak the vehicle stalled three times on steep mountain road and the driver lost steering control and the brakes failed too. *yh | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | 05/25/1995 | |
| Brake noise. | |||
| 01/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake failed. | |||
| 06/06/1996 | 1 | 02/07/1996 | |
| Brake noise. | |||
| 06/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake problem. | |||
| While driving, experienced sudden abrupt loss of brake, when brake pedal became hard, and wouldn't go down, had to throw vehicle into park position to stop. tt | |||
| 08/01/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, when applied the left front lockup intermittently failed when at complete stop. tt | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Poor performance of the brake system when driving on wet pavement. tt | |||
| The vehicle has had excessive wear of the front and rear brakes, it needed new struts, and is excessively wearing out tires. tt | |||
| 03/09/1995 | |||
| Pulled up to stop sign pedal went to the floor. this is an intermittent problem. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/20/1998 | 3 | ||
| The brake pads have been repalced twice and the master cylinde was replaced once. nlm | |||
| 05/19/1998 | |||
| While driving noticed a problem, slowed down to approximately 3 mph, coasted into a driveway, pushed on brakes, and heard a grinding noise. while foot on pedal noticed a popping noise. couldn't push the pedal any further. resistance come back while trying to put the brakes on. got to repair shop, and both tire rods were off, back and front brakes were gone. there was no warning before the incident occurred. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes over heat, rotors on front wheels crack and break. cost of repair/replacement is $200 to 450. rear window has shattered 3 times when the weather is hot, and car siting in sun. you get in and close (not slam) the door and the window just shatters in to tiny pieces. cost of replacement $795. these seem to be design defects. many people seem to have my problem.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| Both rotors have rust pits on the inside of them and the left front rotor grabbed the brake pad and tore it from the riveted steel it was connected to causing noise from the left front wheel. nlm | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 1 | 08/11/1995 | |
| The front brakes failed at 47,602 due to rusted rotors. *yc | |||
| 2 | |||
| Rotors have cracked. dealer saidthat there was no problem with the rotors. this was the second time that this has occurred. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| The front disc rotor needs to be replaced, has abs anti-lock brakes . please describe . | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/21/1997 | 03/01/1995 | ||
| Breaks replaced at 46503 had been serviced on manufacture schedule. mostly highway driving. transmission leaking at 14829 repired, full service at 27271miles, major overhall of transmission 64843. | |||
| 08/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Rear brake failed. | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 3 | ||
| Rear right brake locks up during wet weather; leaves skid marks; happens mostly when driving out of driveway/bottom of hill. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Brakes failed due to a loose brake line. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/20/1998 | 3 | ||
| The brake pads have been repalced twice and the master cylinde was replaced once. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 11/19/1997 | 5 | 09/05/1994 | |
| Fuel throttle linkage/fuel pump/fuel filter failed, causing vehicle to stall. in addition, power brakes and power steering malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes hydraulic hose rubs/wears against rear axle, due to not being properly secured. (second vehicle on 504095, 601400, 601401, 601402, 601403) *dsh | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes hydraulic hose rubs/wears against rear axle, due to not being properly secured.(third vehicle on 504095, 601399, 601401, 601402, 601403)*dsh | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes hydraulic hose rubs/wears against rear axle, due to not being properly secured. (fourth vehicle on 504095, 601399, 601400, 601402, 601403) *dsh | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes hydraulic hose rubs/wears against rear axle, due to not being properly secured. (first vehicle on 601399, 601400, 601401, 601402, 601403) *dsh | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes hydraulic hose rubs/wears against rear axle, due to not being properly secured. (fifth vehicle on 504095, 601399, 601400, 601401, 601403) *dsh | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes hydraulic hose rubs/wears against rear axle, due to not being properly secured. (sixth vehicle on 504095, 601399, 601400, 601401, 601402) *dsh | |||