Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006A | 12/01/2002 | 020525006 | 10000749 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt | 03/28/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 020525006 | 01/01/2006 | 020525006B | 10000062 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| When brakes are applied the vehicle will pull to the right. owner has replaced the calipers , the brake pads and the brake hoses . the dealer is not able to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Ac failure at 20,000 miles - abs failure at 90,000 miles- intake manifold gasket at 95,000 miles- winshield wiper failure at 95,000 miles- power window failure at 100,000 miles. | |||
| 07/02/2003 | 3 | 03/03/2003 | |
| When braking the brake pedal went to the floor. the driver had to pump the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. *ak the vehicle did not keep brake fluid in the reservoir tank and the fluid had run out on the tires, there was pulling and the inside of the right front tires were ruined from the brake fluid. when the pulling was felt a noise would be present. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| #1, i spent 1,164.73 to have my anti-lock brakes repaired at a dealer. i found a safety recall of 1.4 million reports of brake failure,with kelsy-have parts (kcb4and ebc4units).why if i had to spend over $ 1,100.00 to have my truck repaired was i not notified????? #2 my emergency flashers button is jammed and the dealer wants 485.00 to repair. i had the windshield wiper repaired. why is my emergency equipment failing? and there is no recall notice!!!! #3 my emergency brake cable and handle-both broke. how much is a dealer going to rip me off to repair. #4 i had to repair the cold solder joints on my hot/cold switch so my a/c would run cold. once again the dealer wanted to replace the whole unit-rip me off!! #5 why after almost 100 years cant a car maker build their cars better rather than causing the consumer to keep the parts/service industry booming. if my old man wasn't shot by a ?!@#$% fighter plane i would buy from the ?!@#$%, but i have no choice but to buy american (because i am one)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #6 one last thing when i had my fuel injectors cleaned the f/n dealer just pumped almost 60 lbs of air in my tires.(some cleaning)??????*ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 3 | 11/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/20/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Abs light went on permantly and abs didnot work had to have motor replaced because of motor and valve failure feb 2000, same problem happened in july 2000 with the same results and the motor had to be replaced again, now has happen a third time with the same problem and same solution march 2001, there is no reason this unit should have to be replaced three times in 13 months. *ak | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 1 | 09/19/1995 | |
| Consumer was involved in rear end accident due to failure of brakes that did not actuate.there was a hard application of brakes .*ak *slc | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied abs light illuminates. vehicle begins to jump, and brakes lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 09/15/1998 | 10 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Abs brake system fails in slippery conditions. brake pedal goes almost to floor and truck feels like it wont stop . have almost had accidents a few times when there should have been plenty of time to stop. when this happens there is a growling nois from under the car. front brakes wear out rear brakes hardly worn after 85000 miles as though they are not being used. wiper moter stopes intermittantly in rain . high speed does not work. when not working cannot drive car in rain . have had stop while driving which is dangerous. found that you have listed a recall . however the gmc web site did not offer this information. as second owner of record i should have been notified . my daughter was first owner and to my knowledge she was never notified of any recalls. | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Deterioration of the inner linning of the front brake lines caused the brakes to lockup after applying. the left front brake was the only problem and when it would lockup it caused the vehicle to pull severly to the left. the first time the brake locked up it caused the vehicle to swerve into the on coming traffic. *ak | |||
| At any time while braking vehicle would pull to left. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/28/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Abs light came on/abs failed to operate. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, abs system kicked in and all the whells locked up which caused the vehicle to skid. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 07/24/1995 | ||
| Abs system is working intermittently when driving at any speed. computer chip is not applying enough pressure to rear brakes, no wear on rear brake shoes. brake failure resulted in accident. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/18/1999 | |||
| On-going / intermittent problem with braking system; whenever brakes are applied right side wheel would lock up, and within seconds the left side wheel would also lock up. dealer/ manufacturer were not notified at this time. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Abs senor light came on and is still on. dealer was informed. replacements were done at a cost of $1,000.00. consumer believed this was a manufacturer's defect which should be manufacturer's responsibility. seeking additional information and help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak *yc | |||
| 06/22/1999 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| The anti-lock brake system indication light would flash intermittently. dealer has been contacted. *ak *yc | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| At a stop brake pedal goes to the floor, indicating that there is a problem with the braking system. dealer replaced brake master cylinder. problem is still occurring. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Owner has abs brakes, he states that his brakes catch/ release and the do not stop vehicle properly. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 6 | 03/01/1995 | |
| While driving at any speed the abs light would comes on & stay. had taken vehicle to dealer. was informed that the modulator valve was defective & needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 04/26/1995 | |
| Anti lock pump motor shorted out causing failure of the pressure modulator unit. | |||
| When applying the brakes the abs locks up and the vehicle skids. dealer can't find the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/26/1998 | |||
| When brakes are applied during wet conditions the pedal goes to the floor , the rear brakes lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has replaced the rear brake drums. dealer considers the problem as normal. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed causing accident.. | |||
| When brakes are applied the vehicle will pull to the right. owner has replaced the calipers , the brake pads and the brake hoses . the dealer is not able to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 2 | 01/17/1995 | |
| Anti-lock braking system light comes on. dealer has been unable to identify the problem. | |||
| 11/18/1997 | 8 | ||
| Consumer's abs light comes on periodcally, and stays on for 2-3 days at a time. consumer took vehicle to suttle motor corporation olds. cadi. gmc dealership--757-886-1700. dealer repaired vehicle in november, 97. computer indicates that the valve body may be going bad, so they got the light to go off. dealer says the vehicle is now fine. the light still comes on after the dealer says it's fixed. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1997 | 02/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes: driving on freeway at approximately 35mph attempted to slow down because there was an accident ahead, brake pedal went completely to the floor and vehicle would not stop, resulting in a crash/injuries. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| Owner claims that when she went to apply the brakes they didn't respond. *ak | |||
| Driving at approximately at various speeds brakes feel as tough there is air in line, needs to bleed. pedal went to floor. feels as tough if in a panic will become inoperative. dealer replaced master cylinder/bled brakes. defect is still reoccurring. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1997 | 3 | ||
| The abs brakes would make a grinding, squealing kind of noise when the brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/20/1995 | ||
| Antilock brake locks up, causing vehicle to skid. | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 7 | 02/24/1995 | |
| When driving on any road conditions and stepping on the brakes the front brakes do not work at all and the back brakes lock up. in october of 96, dust was removed from brakes drums and disc brakes. consumer is still experiencing same problem with brakes. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1995 | |||
| On regular road conditions when applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. the front brakes pads were replaced, and rotors resurfaced at 18,000 miles. at 25,000 replaced front right rotor assembly, and at 27,000 replaced caliper assembly. at 28,500 increased clearance between calipers and brakes pads. vehicle still pulls to the right when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes lock up, vibrate and pull to the side. | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 1 | 12/04/1994 | |
| Brake problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/15/1998 | 10 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Abs brake system fails in slippery conditions. brake pedal goes almost to floor and truck feels like it wont stop . have almost had accidents a few times when there should have been plenty of time to stop. when this happens there is a growling nois from under the car. front brakes wear out rear brakes hardly worn after 85000 miles as though they are not being used. wiper moter stopes intermittantly in rain . high speed does not work. when not working cannot drive car in rain . have had stop while driving which is dangerous. found that you have listed a recall . however the gmc web site did not offer this information. as second owner of record i should have been notified . my daughter was first owner and to my knowledge she was never notified of any recalls. | |||
| When brakes are applied the vehicle will pull to the right. owner has replaced the calipers , the brake pads and the brake hoses . the dealer is not able to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/31/1995 | ||
| When the brakes get wet they do not work properly, the brakes will lock up if applied as usual, less pressure required to engage brakes without lock up. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/14/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Front disc brake pads wear out too quickly. i only have 17,000 miles on the current pads and they are worn out. i contacted gmc. they say they are sorry but that's the way the brakes are on that year of truck. they say there is no after market fix for this. gmc literature on their new 2000 sierra trucks say the pads are 4 times larger than on previous trucks. this tells me gm was aware of a problem and corrected it on their new trucks but haven't done anything to assist owners of older trucks. i feel gm should be required to manufacture an after market caliper with larger pads for installation on older trucks in order to correct the problem with their undersized brakes. i tow a trailer and this has especially been a concern of mine due to the added weight going down the highway. i have a friend at work that has the same truck but his is a 1994 model. he says he has the same problem with his truck and he is not very happy with this situation either. as a side note, i purchased the truck from alfred matthews in modesto, ca., however i have been having all of my maintenance work performed by geweke gmc in manteca, ca. because they are much closer to where i live. i have not contacted alfred matthews about any of these problems. i have only discussed these problems with geweke personnel. thank you.*ak | |||
| 12/12/1995 | |||
| On regular road conditions when applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. the front brakes pads were replaced, and rotors resurfaced at 18,000 miles. at 25,000 replaced front right rotor assembly, and at 27,000 replaced caliper assembly. at 28,500 increased clearance between calipers and brakes pads. vehicle still pulls to the right when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/12/1995 | |||
| On regular road conditions when applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. the front brakes pads were replaced, and rotors resurfaced at 18,000 miles. at 25,000 replaced front right rotor assembly, and at 27,000 replaced caliper assembly. at 28,500 increased clearance between calipers and brakes pads. vehicle still pulls to the right when applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 04/26/1998 | |||
| When brakes are applied during wet conditions the pedal goes to the floor , the rear brakes lock up, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has replaced the rear brake drums. dealer considers the problem as normal. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 7 | 02/24/1995 | |
| When driving on any road conditions and stepping on the brakes the front brakes do not work at all and the back brakes lock up. in october of 96, dust was removed from brakes drums and disc brakes. consumer is still experiencing same problem with brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 84068 | 1 | 02/01/1995 |
| Dt: the consumer states there is massive rust on the rear brake line. this caused the brake line to rupture. brake fluid was leaking out, causing a problem while trying to brake. the service dealer stated the brake line needed to be replaced. *ak the dealer did not remove the old brake line when they installed a new one. *jb | |||
| 05/11/2004 | 42000 | 03/15/1995 | |
| Metal brake line rusted out and ruptured causing partial brake failure. dealer replaced failed brake line. | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 3 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Deterioration of the inner linning of the front brake lines caused the brakes to lockup after applying. the left front brake was the only problem and when it would lockup it caused the vehicle to pull severly to the left. the first time the brake locked up it caused the vehicle to swerve into the on coming traffic. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied the vehicle will pull to the right. owner has replaced the calipers , the brake pads and the brake hoses . the dealer is not able to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| Master brake cylinder leaking. nlm | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| At a stop brake pedal goes to the floor, indicating that there is a problem with the braking system. dealer replaced brake master cylinder. problem is still occurring. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Driving at approximately at various speeds brakes feel as tough there is air in line, needs to bleed. pedal went to floor. feels as tough if in a panic will become inoperative. dealer replaced master cylinder/bled brakes. defect is still reoccurring. *ak | |||