Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
DP05009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200505/31/2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
DP05009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200505/31/2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
DP05009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200505/31/2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
PARKING BRAKE
01/11/2006105/22/2000
 My 2000 yukon xl parking brake wore out pre-maturely, i think this should be a recall item. it is a safety concern for the owner and the public. *jb
07/20/2003585601
 Problems with 2001 yukon xl's abs equipment.*mr the dealer was notified several times about defective emergency brakes, however they fell to fix the problem. the repairs were very expensive. please help in compensating the consumer for defective vehicle. the abs light illuminated, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised the electronic brake module needed to be replaced *cb *jb
12/22/2003112/30/2001
 Parking brake failure. poor manufacturer design causes expensive repairs to pass inspection and manufacturer will not cover expenses. service bulletins issued regarding poor design and new kits made to replace substandard parts.*ak
06/03/2003310001
 Parking brake doesn't work. parking brake pedal goes to the floor with no resistance. *la
05/21/2003
 Emergency brakes do not engage. i do not normally use the emergency brake, and only noticed this problem after the warranty expired. *nlm