Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
99V220000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 03/01/1999 to 07/31/1999V (Vehicle)394708/20/1999MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/11/199908/17/1999571105
Defect SummaryVehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. these vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (abs) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
NotesOwner notification began august 20, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
00V055000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1999 to 08/31/1999V (Vehicle)1067403/27/2000MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/28/200002/29/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (abs) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. this clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. if misalignment occurs, eventually the abs would be non-functional.
Consequence SummaryThe base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
NotesGm recall no. 00013.owner notification began march 27, 2000. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
020525006A12/01/200202052500610000749Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt03/28/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
02052500601/01/2006020525006B10000062Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt02/10/2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
27090109/27/2001626507Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum. *jg12/14/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/14/2008840001
 Abs system malfunction. code c0265. internet research indicates that this model year (2000) and other similar models and surrounding years have this failure. grounding failure to abs computer module resulting in the necessity to replace module. *tr
05/15/20031
 While driving and without warning the brakes failed and caused an accident. *nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/05/2007455001211/15/1999
 Abs & emergency dash lights will turn on/off intermittenly; no pattern as to when/how often. had gm dealer check it. my ebcm had a short, if lights were on, had no abs, just hydraulic if lights were off. i have abs. cost of new module is $1100.00; plus labor!! dealer suggested i live with it for cost of repair! i agreed, but worried that gm probably were ignoring lights & thinking they had good abs!!*ak
01/09/200650000107/01/2005
 Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and it went to the floor. as an attempt to stop the vehicle the contact pumped the brakes., resulting contact in a rear end collision. this incident occurred on wet road conditions. the vehicle was towed to an independent towing service. *ak
08/20/20051000109/17/1999
 Shortly after i purchased my 2000 gmc sonoma (vin #1gtct19wxy8124176) i had a low speed activation of the abs. some time later the brake warning light was activated. i took the truck to a gmc dealer and was told i had no problems, but they did replace the brake shoes. ever since then the low speed activation would happen periodically. recently, the problem has evolved to every day. and i believe this root problem is behind a lot of other brake problems i've had with this vehicle. *nm
07/28/20041
 After depressing brake pedal to make a stop brake pedal pulsated. this resulted in extended stopping distance. *ak
 When traveling at highway speeds abs light comes on, and brake light on dash blinks although brakes are not being applied. brake light will stop blinking if vehicle is slowed down, but the abs light will stay on until key is taken from ignition. dealer has seen vehicle 3-4 times, and can not fix it. *ak
02/04/2002
 While driving 2 mph applied brakes, and pedal vibrated and went to the floor, no braking action. vehicle hit garage wall. no injuries. please add further details.*ak
09/01/20003
 While consumer was driving at 40 mphvehicle died out. towed to dealer. dealer noticed that fuel pump needed to be replaced. this will be the third time.*ak
12/01/2001
 While driving and applying brake pedal brake pedal nearly goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced brake master cylinder. but, problem still occurs. please provide any further details.*ak
11/01/2001
 Brake pedal almost goes to the floor causing extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced master cyclinder which did not correct problem. please provide further details. *ak
11/09/20010
 Consumer was traveling 30mph, and upon making a turn onto a street vehicle shut off without prior warning. he lost steering, and threw vehicle in park. vehicle stopped abruptly. consumer's head went through the windshield. driver's side airbag didn't deploy, and driver side seatbelt didn't hold him at all. second incident occurred traveling about 65mph on highway, and vehicle shut down again. during both incidents abs braking light appeared on dashboard. dealership was aware of problem.
 When applying brakes pedal nearly goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brake master cylinder which did not correct the problem. please give any further details.*ak
12/15/2000
 Anti lock brakes are inoperable. dealer has been contacted. please provide furthr details.*ak
08/01/20001006/01/2000
 Anti-lock system defective in strategy of operations. seems designed for icy roads and activates under the lightest of braking applications on front wheels with 1-2 second recovery time (without brakes) with only slight pedal & slight wheel bounce. this happens with 1-2 passengers & about 75-100 pounds in truck ped (bed cover) on dry streets approaching intersection with ripples or potholes on one side with very light slow (grandpa style driving) light braking- front wheel senses the slightest lockup & deactivates brakes (1-2 second recovery time) & then reapplies. this has resulted in multiple times of leaving me in intersection with vehicles skidding to stop to keep from t-boning my vehicle. have complained to dealership management, gm district field rep who tell me this stratedgy is normal. this stratedgy will get people killed if it hasn't already.they told me there is nothing they can do. this report is being made to hopefully force something to be done. i could do better job of preventing brake lock up using ancient mode of stab breaking if necessary but wouldn't need to under descibed scenario.*ak
12/05/20001
 Abs pulled when two of the tires on vehicle were not on the same type of road surface, causing vehicle to crash, during the accident, the airbags experienced no deployment, the service manager agreed that the abs was not functioning properly however the computer showed that none of the sensors failed. *slc
10/01/2000
 While trying to stop at slower speeds pedal will go all way to floor. once pedal reaches floor there is no brake function left. no accident or injuries have occurred. *ak
12/22/2000105/01/2000
 Maumee ohio accident report #004028. brake failure. extremely cold weather, ten degrees fahrenheit. bumper-to-bumper traffic rolling downhill to a light. both clutch and brake pedals were depressed with strong, steady foot pressure at 15-20 mph. abs pulsing activated. vehicle gradually slowed to 10-15 mph. but, other vehicles came to a complete stop in the same distance. so, a rear-end collision occurred at 10-15 mph. it is reasonable to speculate that the road surface was frozen. but, no ice was observed by either driver or by law enforcement. and all of the other (heavy) traffic stopped without incident. this vehicle also exhibits degradation of braking performance on rough pavement; the abs kicks in with light brake pedal pressure at 15 mph even on dry pavement, so long as it is somewhat bumpy.*ak
12/20/2000
 While traveling 35 mph and approaching a stop light tried to slow down and brakes did not respond . vehicle did hit another vehicle, driver was only person in vehicle driver was wearing seatbelt. accident did occur with injuries. *ak
 When applying brakes abs system activates too quickly, causing a collision to occur. please give any further details. *ak
12/06/1999210/01/1999
 Anti-lock brakes engage and pulsate to slow down but not stop when going over bumps on paved surfaces. includes all speeds. on one occasion this caused me to proceed an extra estimated 15 feet into an intersection where an accident occurred. dealership and manufacturer contacted and system checked. was not satisfied with the inspection of the braking system. since this incident, this has happened again, although with no resulting consequences. *ak
02/28/200020002/01/2000
 My 2000 gmc sonoma pick up abs brakes activate on a daily base. under 20 mph and on dry pavement. when they activate they pull to the left that the right. did they use the wrong tires?*ak
06/15/2000102/01/2000
 Vehicle was involved in frontal collision with a chevy full size pick-up at approximately 20-25 mph. both abs/air bags failed to operate/deploy. vehicle left a skid mark of 20 feet or more. dealer/manufacturer were contacted. *ak
12/06/1999
 Abs brakes failed to operate properly. *ak
03/02/200002/01/2000
 When driving at freeway speed(70-75mph)/abs & regular brake system warning light comes on/i ask to fix it to my dealer management and gm customer assistance center many times but they said we can,t. *ak
 When driving at high speed abs warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system. cause unknown. please give any further details*ak.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
10/20/200684500111/25/2005
 My abs light began to come on while driving. i could hear the abs pump running but the module was not functioning. i pulled the fuse so it would stop running and i could get home. after taking it into auto service they determined it needs a electronic brake control module and has a kelsey & hayes anti-lock system. the work was quoted at over $700. they said it would be safe to drive but i have limited any driving with the truck since it valid. *nm
06/26/2001203/21/2000
 Dealer stated that wheel was at risk of falling off, faulty driver and passenger wheel hubs caused brakes to fail, consumer has had to replace brake sensors and driver and passenger side wheel hub assemblies. *tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/10/200044
 Heavy vibration through out vehicle, wear tires improperly on steering axle, abs no functioning properly
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03/01/2001107/01/2001
 Rotors are rusted all four and warped.dealership is aware of problem. *ak warped rotors caused brake pads to wear primaturely. *yh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
12/01/2001
 While driving and applying brake pedal brake pedal nearly goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced brake master cylinder. but, problem still occurs. please provide any further details.*ak
11/01/2001
 Brake pedal almost goes to the floor causing extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced master cyclinder which did not correct problem. please provide further details. *ak
 When applying brakes pedal nearly goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer replaced brake master cylinder which did not correct the problem. please give any further details.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
 When traveling at highway speeds abs light comes on, and brake light on dash blinks although brakes are not being applied. brake light will stop blinking if vehicle is slowed down, but the abs light will stay on until key is taken from ignition. dealer has seen vehicle 3-4 times, and can not fix it. *ak