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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1999 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V345000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1383922 | 02/05/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/2000 | 10/30/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. if contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. the brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. if this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. if there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. if there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 5, 2001. 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618104 | Exhibiting front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618102 | Subject pertaining to front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 69000 | 1 | |
| The first time the abs ebcu failed we had only owned the car a few years. we figured out something was wrong by the continuous growling buzz under the vehicle. we had to full the fuse to disconnect the unit to prevent it from running down the battery while we tried to learn exactly what was wrong. ----------- on the good side, the car runs fine without it. on the bad side, ebcu replacement is a ridiculously expensive repair. gm charges $1400 for the stupid part, the total was just under $2000 by the time all was done.----------- it would be one thing if the ebcu was some great invention that really improved the human condition. it is not. not only does it never help, it is actually dangerous.---------- any time you try to stop on bumpy roads the ebcu fights you. many times i thought i was going to drive into an accident at an intersection because there was a bump and then the stupid abs unit would not let me brake. it forces the brake pedal up and lets the car roll forward when i am frantically trying to stop the car.---------- how many times i have wished i didn't have power brakes at all! ---------- the reason i found this website is because now at 130782 the stupid thing has failed again. now without a warranty, but with the internet, i learned how many other people have experienced the failure of this unit. there are many pages about it among gm car enthusiast groups, and even ebay auctions offering to fix the things! ---------- the ebcu is in a tight spot you can only get to with one hand while lying under the vehicle, and a quart of brake fluid drips out on you as you sequentially undo the 5 brake lines that lead to the unit.---------- my general opinion about auto design is that whoever approves the final design of some part should have to change one of them at home with tools commonly available to an average citizen! *tr | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 69000 | ||
| The first time the abs ebcu failed we had only owned the car a few years. we figured out something was wrong by the continuous growling buzz under the vehicle. we had to full the fuse to disconnect the unit to prevent it from running down the battery while we tried to learn exactly what was wrong. ----------- on the good side, the car runs fine without it. on the bad side, ebcu replacement is a ridiculously expensive repair. gm charges $1400 for the stupid part, the total was just under $2000 by the time all was done.----------- it would be one thing if the ebcu was some great invention that really improved the human condition. it is not. not only does it never help, it is actually dangerous.---------- any time you try to stop on bumpy roads the ebcu fights you. many times i thought i was going to drive into an accident at an intersection because there was a bump and then the stupid abs unit would not let me brake. it forces the brake pedal up and lets the car roll forward when i am frantically trying to stop the car.---------- how many times i have wished i didn't have power brakes at all! ---------- the reason i found this website is because now at 130782 the stupid thing has failed again. now without a warranty, but with the internet, i learned how many other people have experienced the failure of this unit. there are many pages about it among gm car enthusiast groups, and even ebay auctions offering to fix the things! ---------- the ebcu is in a tight spot you can only get to with one hand while lying under the vehicle, and a quart of brake fluid drips out on you as you sequentially undo the 5 brake lines that lead to the unit.---------- my general opinion about auto design is that whoever approves the final design of some part should have to change one of them at home with tools commonly available to an average citizen! | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 107000 | 1 | |
| While driving vehicle and towing boat depressed brake pedal and it went to the floor. there was no prior warning that brakes were about to fail. used emergency brake to stop vehicle. after getting vehicle to secure location, observed steady stream of brake fluid running onto ground from under drivers side door. apparently rotten brake lines that run from front of vehicle to rear failed. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 107000 | ||
| While driving vehicle and towing boat depressed brake pedal and it went to the floor. there was no prior warning that brakes were about to fail. used emergency brake to stop vehicle. after getting vehicle to secure location, observed steady stream of brake fluid running onto ground from under drivers side door. apparently rotten brake lines that run from front of vehicle to rear failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/27/2005 | 29000 | 10 | 05/01/2000 |
| While applying brakes at very low speed the abs system activates resulting in an increased stopping distance. no warning light goes on. this occurs on a dry surface with no wheel slip. 29,000 miles on vehicle. | |||
| 03/11/2005 | 100000 | ||
| My abs brakes activate at low speed and increase the stopping distance. i have not hit anything yet but have had several close calls in parking lots and in traffic. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 07/02/2002 | 10 | 07/03/2000 | |
| Dt; when you apply brake pressure do not know if you will stop or not. you heard this was a problem with the sensor. brakes have been replaced along with sensors and you still have the problem. | |||
| 03/06/2005 | 71000 | 10 | 05/09/2004 |
| 1. during a family vacation to florida, my braking system started to fail at slow speeds normally between 5 and 10mph. the brake pedal would become stiff and the system would make noise like the abs was being activated. 2. being a family vehicle, i had the repair done immediately, the technicians in florida were not familiar with my symptom. at first they replaced the master cylinder but this did not solve the problem. 3. the crew took two additional days to figure out finally that the front wheel sensors for the abs were corroded (because i live in maine) and they finally replaced the sensors and this alleviated the problem. | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 50000 | 100 | 05/03/2001 |
| This relates to the recently announced investingation into the anti-lock brakes on gm light trucks and suvs. nhtsa action number pe05020 i own a 2000 yukon xl. when the vehicle was about 2 1/2 years old, it developed the slow-speed abs activation problem described in your above-described action, resulting in occasional inability to stop properly at stop signs and parking spaces. the frequency of incident increased, until in early 2004, we had an incident where we bumped another vehicle, although with no damage or injuries. we then took it to a local gmc dealership, who repaired it by disassembly, cleaning and reassembly, at our expense, since the warranty period had lapsed. as of now, the problem has not yet reoccurred, however, we believe that since the problem was caused by corrosion, it will reoccur. we would like a permanent fix, as well as perhaps gm to take financial responsibility for the repair already performed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 58560 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 37000 | 15 | 06/20/2000 |
| I filed a complaint with the nhtsa in 2005 for my anti lock brakes activating every time i slow down to stop. gmc sent me a recall notice in 2005 and i brought my yukon xl in to fix it . they fixed it ,but now it is doing it again . *nm | |||
| 05/16/2005 | 45860 | 2 | 04/12/2005 |
| My gmc yukon xl has braking and fuel system problems, i have had 1 accident because of the yukons brakes deactivating while hitting a small bump on the street while trying to avoid the accident. i have contacted gmc and all they said is they would offer me a 1,000 rebate on the next purchase of another vehicle, although they advertised this defective product on (cnn) along with the other defects. there has been other hidden recalls on this vehicle and the manufacturer did not properly tell or notify me. *jb | |||
| 03/12/2005 | 35000 | 1 | 06/17/2000 |
| On my 2000 gmc yukon xl, a computer module for the antilock brake system is defective and goes out causing a small electric motor to stay on running the battery down. the fuse for the anti-lock braking system must be removed, thus disabling the anti-lock braking system to keep the battery from dying. this has already happened twice on my vehicle and also to many others with 1999-2002 yukons. gmc knows of the problem but refuses to correct it. *nm | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 79000 | 100 | |
| Anti-lock brakes start activating at slow speeds. reported to dealer who told me it is a known problem and is expensive to fix. has not caused a crash or injury yet. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 33000 | 25 | 06/17/2000 |
| My anti lock brakes activate at about 5 mph continually . i hit a fence and decided to pull out the anti lock fuse which also disabled my cruise control. *nm | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 40000 | 12 | 02/08/2003 |
| Abs sensor went bad in front passenger side wheel bearing assembly. abs would go off on dry roads just before vehicle stopped. sometimes this caused our vehicle to take longer to stop. we had the whole wheel bearing assembly replaced by a non dealer garage to the tune of $382.47. now one year later the problem is back. i think gm has a big problem here and should recall all these. our 2000 gmc yukon xl only has 50,000 miles on it. | |||
| 06/19/2005 | 89530 | 2 | 09/08/2004 |
| Antilock brakes slip at low speads and fail to stop vehicle. both my wife and i have had incidences in recent weeks where we needed to release the pedal and reset stopping just barely in time before a collision. we plan on bring the car into gmc this week. no indicator is illuminated. our complaint sounds very much like nhtsa action number pe05020 opened on 4-28-05. | |||
| 01/12/2000 | 5 | 1000 | 01/12/2000 |
| Dt: the brake's abs system is malfunctioning. the brakes are not engaging properly at low and high speeds. the brakes have to be pumped a couple of times before you can come to a complete stop. the consumer has had the brakes replaced once. the dealer was the one to replace the brakes. the speeds are between 20-30, high 40-50 when you have to start pumping them. if you hit a bump at low speeds the brakes will push back up instead of down. the consumer has had this problem for 5 years. the dealer was informed that there was a problem on the vehicle. the consumer was in a minor accident because of the brake failure. *tt | |||
| 04/11/2005 | 10 | 11/10/1999 | |
| When applying the brakes on my 2000 gmc yukon xl i have experienced engagement of the anti-lock brakes and subsequent increased distance required to stop the vehicle. i have not had any accidents related to this problem. the described problem usually occurs at lower speeds, 25-40mph, and good road conditions (dry pavement). i have recently had maintance work preformed on this vehicle at the gmc dealership wheire i purchased the car. i reported the braking problem to the service managerand asked that the brake and anti-lock brake system be inspected. prior to visual inspection of the brake system a test drive was completed in an attempt to duplicate the braking problem. i was informed that the vibration: was due to a problem in the steering column and it did not pose any safety threat. i explained again that the vibration was not felt in the steering wheel but in the brake shoe while applying the brakes. the brakes were inspected and reported to have 80% wear on the front brake pads. the rear brake pads had been replaced about 9 months ago and still looked good. there was no reported problem with the anti-lock brakes. i requested to have the front brake pads replaced at that time. all maintance service with the exception of oil and filter changes has been done at the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. | |||
| 01/29/2005 | 45000 | 200 | 02/28/2001 |
| Contact states: abs on vehicle were coming on while being on dry pavement. this occurred also on slippery roads, resulting in extended stopping distance. paid for repairs out of pocket, a new brake sensor was replaced on the vehicle. afterwards no problems with the car.*ak | |||
| 03/09/2005 | 90000 | 20 | 05/01/2002 |
| Abs system fires at low speeds for no reason (dry pavement). vehicle stopping distance appears increased. gm has recall # 04094 for this issue but it is localized to certain areas in canada only.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 08/19/2005 | 93000 | 25 | |
| Abs sensor falure please push for recall!!!!!!! when braking to a stop ,the vehicle continues to move forward farther than what is normally expected with a vibrating in the brake pedal. nearly caused a horrible accident! pulled abs fuse untill i can get more info on how to resolve the problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/12/2004 | 3 | 01/07/2001 | |
| I have 52,000 mile on my vehicle and have to replace the brake system for the third time. not including the price of this thrid replacement the brakes and tire package is costing $40 per mile. the brake system is unreliable and the manufacturer repairman states the casue is the weather conditions of new york. if the weather is the reason for poor brake performance then the manufacturer should modify the system or not sell the vehicle in new york.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While the consumer was driving brakes failed, resulting in rear end collision in which airbags did not deploy. *yh | |||