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
01/01/200250001
 2002 gmc yukon xl. *tr
05/03/2006210/03/2001
 In may 2005 my vehicle failed state inspection due to parking brake could not hold vehicle. prior to having the repairs done i contacted the dealership where i had purchased it and was told there was no recall at this time. i then had the place where the inspection was done repair the vehicle. in april of 2006 i noticed my brakes were squeaking when i was in reverse. i took it in for repair and was told the back pads that were replaced last year needed to be replaced again. i contacted gm and was told there was nothing to be done because there is no recall on my vehicle. this is a 2002 gmc yukon i bought new in 2001. it has 56000 miles on it. i do not feel i should be having this many problems. the gm rep was not helpful at all. i will never buy another gm vehicle again. *nm
01/16/200655000110/15/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated the parking brake failed to pass inspection. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the parking brake was replaced.
09/28/200548796102/20/2002
 Parking brake failure. parking brake no longer holds vehicle in place. dealer claims linings wore prematurely. parts were not in stock, so waiting for repair. very similar to parking brake recall on 2001 gmc sierra pickup recall #05v161000. *nm
07/05/2005
 I have a 2002 gmc yukon. it has 70,000 miles on it. i recently tried to get it inspected. it failed because of the parking brake. i was told that there have been several gm products that have this same problem. i took my vehicle back to the dealer. the told me that there has been several problems with the parking brake and it has been re-designed. they also said that it was not re-called beause it is not a safety isue.(although i could not get a safety inspection because of it). i agreed with the dealer to pay 50% of the cost to fix it. when the vehicle was repaired i noticed on the receipt, and the cashier acknowleded it, that it was covered under warranty. the next day the dealer called wanting to collect $150.00 for the repairs. i feel this should be a recall. i would like for someone to look into this matter and e-mail me the results.
01/02/200550000101/02/2004
 During 2004 state vehicle emissions and safety inspection it was determined that the parking brake did not work. as a result vehicle failed inspection and will not pass until issue resolved. when parking brake is pressed, the pedal easily reaches the floor and does not hold vehicle. gmc customer assistance notified 01/25/05. not sure on resolution. dealer wants to replace entire rear brake assembly, quote high cost for work, not covered under extended warranty, dealer blaming on normal wear and tear. inspection place commented on similar issues with all other gmc yukon 2002 model. *nm
12/14/200448500110/31/2001
 During 2004 state vehicle emissions and safety inspection it was determined that the parking brake did not work. as a result vehicle failed inspection and will not pass until issue resolved. gmc customer assistance notified 12/21 and diagnosis and repair to begin 12/22. when parking brake is pressed, the pedal easily reaches the floor and does not hold vehicle. *jb
10/18/200431
 The parking brake did not engage when depressed all the way to the floor. the owner has contacted the manufacturer and the dealership and they stated there was nothing wrong. the owner received a second opinion and was told that the positioning of the parking brake was defective. provide further details. *jb