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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V193000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1125749 | 05/31/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/19/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1994 | 10/31/1994 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/06/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about30 or 40 mph the consumer tried to step on the brakes, to stop for a red light or stop sign, the consumer was unable to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/12/1993 | 24 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Dealer failed, gm called but steve, said it was all in my head. took vehicle to derry brothers in burlinton, iowa , but still having problems, had to pin the brake caliper pins and put set screw to hold them in, replaced water pump 3 times brakes 24 times, calipers 3 times, front rottors 3 times,and rear drums 3 times, electical componets every 6mo to year, now radiator is going go through 4 tires every 4 to 6 mo,and other problems with dealer!!!!!! | |||
| When applying brakes the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle did not stop. dealer could not duplicate problem. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| I have tried calling a dealer - they know no more than i do. help!! | |||
| 10/22/1997 | |||
| When driving vehicle at various speeds, abs brakes would fail to stop vehicle. would fade out, and stopping distance has been increased. vehicle also hesitated in reverse. when in drive position would ramble & lose power. also, there are defective valves in engine. also defective driveshaft rubber bearings cause vehicle to vibrate. have taken vehicle to midas & not dealership. the problem could not be solved. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| When braking on wet pavement, brake pedal goes to pedal stop and vehicle is not stopping. the dealer has put on brake booster, abs dump valve master cylinder bled and adjusted brakes. gmc was involved with diagnosis. this was done one year ago truck still does this. i realize recall under way involving 4wd vehicles but not two wheel drive. from what i have read sounds like the same problem. how should i go about getting this resolved? so far about $1800.00 has been put into this problem. i do not know where to go get a resolution to this. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| While driving at 55 mph and applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to floorboard, and the abs didn't work . also, engine check light kept coming on. *ak | |||
| When brakes applied, ir seems a sthough there was a termporary loss of vacuum. there have been no further problems to this date. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1993 | ||
| Anti lock brakes lock up in wet weather. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Brake fluid is running out of vehicle while driving or parked. dealer notified, and will not repair unless cost is paid by the consumer. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle didn't stop. the fluid was gone, but no brake fluid light came on, fluid was leaking. dealer has not seen. | |||
| 2 | 01/03/1993 | ||
| Anti lock brakes fail resulting in a collision. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| Rear abs brakes do not function when brakes are applied. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 10/31/1997 | 3 | ||
| When appyling the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision. dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak | |||
| When appyling the abs brakes on wet pavement the front or rear wheels lock up, cause unknown. dealers cannot identify any problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/31/1997 | 3 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed several times, repairs made however still experiencing unpredicted stopping distances and failures. | |||
| 10/19/1997 | 2 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Driving vehicle about 35mph, went to apply brakes (abs), pedal continued to floor; vehicle did not stop, but slid & then hit wall at gas station. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1993 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes lock up on occasion and pedal goes almost to floor before stopping vehicle. | |||
| 11/04/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about any low speed on the dry weather the brakes work fine, but when there is any wet surface on the road, the brakes lock up, making the consumer lose control of the vehicle. then brakes grab, not letting vehicle operate. *ak | |||
| 06/17/1997 | 5 | ||
| While applying the brakes (abs), can fell the brake pedal going to the floor. this would cause the vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. it's intermittent problem. sometimes there is a grinding noise when the brakes are applied. dealer cannot locate problem. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Ea-94-038, the defective abs system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and the pedal going to the floor. dealer replace braking system. problem is still occurring. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1993 | |||
| Rear anti-lock brakes lock up/fail during a hard stop/panic stop. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer can be driving at approx 25-40 mph hears/feels thumping noise, replaced brakes twice. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, he states that brakes failed and vehicle hit a pole causing mild damage to the vehicle . problem has not been solved. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1994 | |||
| Abs: brakes grab; wears unevenly; erratic steering; no warning. tt | |||
| 06/29/1995 | |||
| The abs brakes do not slow the truck down. please describe. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1995 | |||
| Abs braking system failure. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Brake fluid is running out of vehicle while driving or parked. dealer notified, and will not repair unless cost is paid by the consumer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| On damp days the front and rear brakes drag , causing excessive brake wear. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/12/1993 | 24 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Dealer failed, gm called but steve, said it was all in my head. took vehicle to derry brothers in burlinton, iowa , but still having problems, had to pin the brake caliper pins and put set screw to hold them in, replaced water pump 3 times brakes 24 times, calipers 3 times, front rottors 3 times,and rear drums 3 times, electical componets every 6mo to year, now radiator is going go through 4 tires every 4 to 6 mo,and other problems with dealer!!!!!! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/28/1996 | 3 | 10/30/1993 | |
| Purchased new, the front pads needed to be replaced, took to dealer said nothing was wrong . *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Front brakes failed at 13k miles, replaced front brake pads at 13k. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 2 | |||
| Power brake booster failed. *yh | |||