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 | |||||
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| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 99I006000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | I | 2400000 | 12/10/1999 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/19/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.for vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.a phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V146001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1995 to 08/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 146167 | 10/20/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/11/1997 | 09/16/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. the front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. if the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1997.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
| 240699 | 07/24/1999 | 608382 | Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt | 11/24/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 30 | |||
| When i try to stop i loose my breaks..there is a recall but have not been contacted.( dot number: tire size: 205/175r15 ) | |||
| 07/03/1997 | 08/15/1996 | ||
| Abs fails when used in an emergency situation or when road surface is rough. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 39000 | 04/13/1996 | |
| Abs anti-brake system has failed. light continuously stays on. analysis has determined that three of the four sensors are bad. vehicle has only 40,000 miles on it. also analysis has determined that the catalictic converter is defective, causing the service engine soon light to be on continuously. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| The brake system leaked fluid which caused extended stopping distance, the master cylinder was replaced, however the problem recurred.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/14/2006 | 98651 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph under normal braking on wet roads, the abs lights illuminated and the vehicle had an extended stopping distance. the dealer examined the vehicle and determined the three sensors had to be replaced, but were not certain that the replacement would correct the problem. the vehicle was currently at the dealer for further repairs. the contact encountered nhtsa recall # 99i006000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 15 | 04/01/1997 | |
| In snowey or rainey weather, antilock brakes pulsate irradically at various speeds (including 5 mph) when brakes are applied, even when no skid or hard breaking is occuring. braking when this occurs, which is intermittently, is poor and uneven. dealer and gm corp. contacted, but all say no recalls have been initiated. this is a dangerous condition, and an accident (law suit) waiting to happen. *ak | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| Previous owner stated abs light has been on/off last 2 years. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes are causing vehicle two wheel drive to lock up when applying brakes in wet conditions. dealer notified . *ak | |||
| 02/17/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| This is an update to a previously submitted report for abs failure on this vehicle. the incident date on this report is approximate. the two wires to the right front abs sensor were severed by interference with the upper control arm and the disk brake back plate/splash shield, to which the wiring is attached with riveted metal clips. it appears that the wires became trapped between the upper control arm stamping and the hub and/or disk brake back plate/splash shield, possibly during turns that cycled the front suspension. the wiring insulation is worn in several locations other than the break point, and the first metal clip has been torn off the pop rivet that holds it to the backplate/splash shield. this is the second time this wiring has failed due to this design or installation defect. the first failure was repaired under warranty. no repairs have been performed at this time as we have been waiting for recall information from gm, which arrived recently, but it addressed an abs programming problem that affected braking on surfaces that transitioned from wet to dry and back. *ak | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| We have had numerous problems with this vehicle sine one month after purchase including the idle sticking/interior moulding cracking/transmission rebuilt/computer replaced due to failure engine check light indicator light does not turn off, and right side brake does not seem to wear properly.. my husband is able to recall more. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1999 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned,, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. been to dealer several times, but dealer could not determine th cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 2 | 02/29/1996 | |
| Was driving vehicle & stopped quickly. could feel it & hear it trying to kick in. felt like vehcle was on ice. did not stop right away. went through an intersection & through a red light. finally, got it to stop. contacted dealer about abs, recall campaign , but dealer could not offer anything. *ak | |||
| While vehicle was in reverse applied the abs brakes andthe pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to crash into the bathroom of the house. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| The brakes are warping every 6 months, causing a potential safety hazard. *ak | |||
| Consumer was traveling at about 50 mph and went to apply brakes the pedal went to floor, giving no response. consumer had to pump the pedal to get a late response. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/19/1998 | 3 | ||
| Consumer expperienced numerous problems with the vehicle brake system ; on three occasions consumer was in an accident due to brake failure to stop vehicle. vehcle been in/out of dealer shop, and was informed that the problem can not be duplicated. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1998 | |||
| Driving down the highway and the car in front of the truck made a sudden stop, applied pressure to the brake pedal and the truck didn't slow down. had to press harder on the brake pedal, and the pedal was hard and went to the floor. took truck to the dealer, and was told that the abs motor had failed. the dealer replaced the motor. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1997 | 4 | ||
| Traveling 65mph on interstate pressed on brakes to slow down, brake pedal went to floor. pulled to side of road & waited. took vehicle to dealer. mechanic said brakes & rotors were worn & needed to be replaced. problem reappeared & a lot worse. back to dealer & told pads needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 10/29/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Anti lock brakes experienced extended stopping distance, causing a collision. | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. pedal gets very hard to depress, causing extended stopping distance due to the power assist booster which needed replacement. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake booster pump. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the abs comes on, and the vehicle does not stop. dealer says it is suppose to operate that way. *ak | |||
| 09/12/1996 | |||
| When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck has extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1996 | |||
| When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will keep on going. there is extended stopping distance in the truck when the brakes are applied. this has been an problem for almost a year. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brakes: when driving at low speed the abs system kicks in but the brakes will not hold. this has caused two accidents, but the dealer can't find any problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Abs brake system failed | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 1 | 09/30/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed, causing an accident. | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 1 | 09/30/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed to stop in time, causing an accident. | |||
| 11/08/1996 | 3 | 01/31/1997 | |
| Around every 400 miles the brake pedal goes to the floor when the brakes are applied, and this is without warning. after a short period of time, the brakes begin to work properly again. the problem has not been found. *ak | |||
| 10/14/1997 | |||
| Truck had complete brake failure which was a result of a blown gasket in power brake system. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Abs brakes failed three times, once resulting in a rear end clash. *ak | |||
| 10/06/1997 | 5 | ||
| While applying the brakes slowly, there was no giving or catching of brakes. pedal went to floor. abs braking intermittent, can occur at various speeds. took to dealer & informed can not do anything. *ak consumer has hit 2 vehicles due to faulty brakes, only causing minor damage. *slc | |||
| 08/08/1997 | |||
| Abs problems; when traveling about (35-45) mph and applying the brakes, the pedal did not go down at all, and truck ran into the back of another truck. this happened on normal road conditions. mechanic stated that the master cylinder and the power booster stopped working. gmc refuses to fix vehicle because of crash. truck still under warranty. *ak | |||
| 04/24/1997 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop, the brake failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident in which the driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1996 | |||
| While driving the four wheel abs brake did not work and the airbag on the driver side did not deploy during the accident. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1996 | |||
| Abs system failure, partial loss of braking on all four wheels. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/15/1997 | |||
| When driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes, brakes went straight to the floorboard. also, pulley came off, causing the consumer to pull over. vehicle accelerated, and the consumer had to pull over and shut the igintion switch off.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the brakes are applied and either of the front wheels are on something slippery, the systems growls and the pedal pushes back hard, the vehicle pulls sharply to the left or right and there are no brakes. | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| Ie98077, while driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance or no braking ability at all, in which the consumer needs to downshift in order to stop the vehicle. been to dealer numerous times. cause unknown. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake recall work not able to be completed due to lack of parts. | |||
| 09/25/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake recall work denied due to lack of parts. | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 2 | ||
| Brakes experience intermittent failure. | |||
| 04/14/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in a collision due to faulty brakes. dealer repaired the vehicle. owner experiences brake manfunction intermittently. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1996 | 1 | 08/17/1997 | |
| Brake fluid leaking from right wheel area. | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 45mph, no braking, 12:30 on front bumper, airbag failed to deploy.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/13/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| We have had numerous problems with this vehicle sine one month after purchase including the idle sticking/interior moulding cracking/transmission rebuilt/computer replaced due to failure engine check light indicator light does not turn off, and right side brake does not seem to wear properly.. my husband is able to recall more. *ak | |||
| The brakes are warping every 6 months, causing a potential safety hazard. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1997 | 4 | ||
| Traveling 65mph on interstate pressed on brakes to slow down, brake pedal went to floor. pulled to side of road & waited. took vehicle to dealer. mechanic said brakes & rotors were worn & needed to be replaced. problem reappeared & a lot worse. back to dealer & told pads needed replacing. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 01/17/1996 | |||
| Front tires rub against the wheel well when turning into driveway or on very slight incline. in addition, front brake pads are prematurely wearing out. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 104980 | 2 | 10/01/1997 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 gmc sonoma. while applying the brakes at 55 mph, the brake pedal extended all the way to the floor. the emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle. the contact was a mechanic and he replaced the front brake line for the passenger side wheel. the failure was corrected temporarily. however, twenty miles later, the failure recurred while driving 30 mph. the brake line for the front driver side was replaced. the road conditions were normal during both failures. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall number 97v146001 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the current mileage was 105,000 and failure mileage was 104,980. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall work denied to the brake pipe due to lemon law suit. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 11/18/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Brake booster failed. this failure causes unpredictable braking and greatly increases stopping distances. dealer would not repair under warranty or under goodwill assist. this is premature failure of a major safety component. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 07/10/1999 | 1 | 11/21/1995 | |
| Power brake booster failed making hte brake pedal diffucult to depress, even when depressed the brake do not function properly. nlm | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. pedal gets very hard to depress, causing extended stopping distance due to the power assist booster which needed replacement. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake booster pump. *ak | |||