Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
984503/02/1998601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc07/15/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
985A4903/18/1998613019Experiencing a squealing or grinding noise from either the front or rear brakes when the customer lightly applies the brakes. *tt06/16/2000
981131202/01/1998607496Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (abs) warning lamp and trouble codes 41/45/55/63. *tt09/24/1999
98307202/01/1998607367Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent abs warning lamp concern and trouble codes 41/ 45/ 55/ 63 may be retrieved during a quick test. *tt09/21/1999
BC320397021402/14/199751802Diagnosis of a villager abs system. *tw07/17/1997
320397021402/14/199751803Diagnosis of abs system. *tw07/17/1997
BC343397230101/23/199751466Concerns of the abs pump motor running while the vehicle is sitting still. *jd06/27/1997
BC102049723001/23/199751564The abs pump motor running while the vehicle is sitting still. *jd06/27/1997
BC102619723001/23/199751636Abs system and prior to replacement of the hydraulic anti-lock actuator assembly. *jd06/27/1997
9521210/01/199546478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
BC348097230101/23/199751474Intermittent abs lamp on and wheel sensor dtc's set while driveing the vehicle on the highway. *jd06/27/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9919409/20/19996090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt03/06/2000
985A3303/18/1998601040The rear brakes may bind or overheat after having been recently serviced. *yc06/23/1998
985A1103/18/1998601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc06/17/1998
9622210/21/199650941Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
BC150195090609/01/199545784Intermittent to occasional brake squeal or brake creep/groan. *tw04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
981401/19/1998605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt07/09/1999
985A503/18/1998601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
9815408/03/1998609534Rear brakes are binding or overheating after having been serviced. yd04/03/2000
BC125295090609/01/199545759Vehicles may exhibit a grinding/squealing noise when it is cold in the morning and at the first application of brakes. *tw04/25/1996
BC010496010212/01/199546430May exhibit a grinding/squealing noise from the rear brakes. the noise typically appears in the vehicle when its cold or in the morning under first application. engineering is currently developing a revised material that will be available04/25/1996
957804/01/199541009The rear brakes may bind or overheat after having been recently serviced. *tw11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
BC332095020102/01/199539135Vehicles may exhibit a grinding/squealing noise from the rear brakes. *tw03/17/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
 Brakes fade immediately when making a rapid stop, particularly at speeds 20 miles or less, defective pads, brakes undersized.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/15/1999007/27/1997
 When it is cold outside automobile will not keep running after it is put in gear. when it is finally in gear, it has no power. front brakes are noisy,belts replaced, vehicle screeches when running. despite replacements and repairs for all these problems, they still exist. *ak *ml
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
03/11/2002609/01/1998
 The braking system would intermittently engage at all speeds after driving for 20 to 30 minutes. the dealership service was unable to locate the problem during 2 prior service visits. at the beginning this would simply create a drag effect, but during the latest instance that occurred at highway speeds, the friction created enough heat to elicit a burning smell, and when the vehicle was slowed it stopped abrubtly from 20 mph, locking up the brakes. it took over an hour for the brakes to cool to the point where they would release.*ak
01/20/2002111/01/2001
 1) heater: almost caused elec. fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) abs failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.
04/01/2001
 Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. motor failed caused by lack of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. told nothing wrong but it continues.*ak
01/01/2001
 Braking system fails to slow vehicle down when brakes are applied. please provide any additional information.*ak
01/01/19982
 Notch worn into the sliding surface on steering knuckle for front brake pads preventing the outer pad from sliding and self adjusting causing outer pads to remain stationery and create loud grinding noise and antilock brakes to malfunction dealer stated that this is common, this sliding surface should be a non wear surface and last the life of the car with no wear.
10/25/1999109/01/1994
 No summary
05/06/1999102/17/1995
 Abs hydraulic actuator failed. yh
01/11/19971
 The abs braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to lock up, resulting in an accident. dealer replaced the abs sensor. *ak *jb
 The abs brake unit leaks fluid, cause unknown. dealer is replacing abs unit. please provide details. *ak
10/29/1995
 Strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment while refueling. also abs brakes lock up/fail in panic stop. *ak
06/25/199712
 When coming to stop on incline, there is a high pitch squeak/groan noise, brake pedal drops to floor, vehicle moves forward until shifted to park/applied emergency brakes; intermittent. dealer could not duplicate, replaced master cylinder. *ak
3
 Anti lock brakes failed, causing loss of control.
 When applying the brakes there is a noise, took to dealer who said that needed a brake kit, the kit is on order . *ak
10/01/1996
 Abs brake failure, applied the brakes on wet surface, pedal went the floor, impact 12:00 position speed 8mph, hitting a concrete post. *ak
 Owner has abs brakes, she states that there has been excessive work done on brakes with no satisfaction, she also notes that dealer put in new material in brakes. *ak
12/12/1995
 Consumer states that she has replaced braking system on this vehicle (5) times within the last year. ( 2 ) sets on back and (3 ) on the front. the system has abs. *ak
08/30/1996
 When driving downhill the brakes locked up, this happened on normal road conditions. the whole brake system has been replaced twice in (20) months. vehicle has abs.*ak
11/28/1995
 Abs; when applying the brakes it has a metal to metal grind which you can fill in the brake pedal and steering wheel. please describe details. *ak
 While driving, experience intermittent brake failure, when made to slow/stop brakes become noisy then pedal goes down too far, cause extended stopping distance.
10/10/1994
 Abs system failure, partial loss of braking ability, pedal went to the floor without stopping vehicle. tt
 When applied the brake makes noise have abs anti-lock brake . tt
05/12/1995
 Abs brakes locked up, flipping and rolled into a ditch. engine continued to run after extent of damage. please describe details. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
10/30/1996101/01/1996
 Brake/airbag warning lights illuminated.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
03/13/20001
 The rear brakes were worn and were replaced. the drums were turned too. also, the front rotors were replaced. the rear wheel cylinder was replaced. *yh
1
 Unable to bring vehicle to a rapid stop at speeds of 20 miles or less due to brakes fading.
02/12/1998
 When driving the brakes don't come on and when turning on the headligh don't come on. consumer had brake lights fixed five times, and the right side works whenever it wants to. the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
06/07/1997502/15/1995
 Brakes failed after many repair attempts, causing accident.
07/13/1996210/05/1995
 The sliding door opens while driving even after slamming shut. *ak consumer states this has happened several times over a 2 week period, while driving down the road, usually after reaching 40 mph the door would just unlatch,also left tyrn signal doesnot work, brakes were replaced, rear glass wiper wiper had to be replaced, most of the power locks had to be repaired, and the rear hatch latch had to be replaced, right rear brake light had to be repaired, also rear bench seat and the automatic seat belts have beeninspected.*jb
03/18/19958
 Brakes make popping noise/vibrates when pedal depressed, causing loss of control.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
04/01/2001
 Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. motor failed caused by lack of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. told nothing wrong but it continues.*ak
02/02/1996303/08/1995
 Brakes failed after numerous repair attempts. vehicle was not stopping and causing collisions.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
 When applying the abs brakes, the calipers seized, causing the vehicle brakes to lock up. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
01/01/19982
 Notch worn into the sliding surface on steering knuckle for front brake pads preventing the outer pad from sliding and self adjusting causing outer pads to remain stationery and create loud grinding noise and antilock brakes to malfunction dealer stated that this is common, this sliding surface should be a non wear surface and last the life of the car with no wear.
1
 Pads failed, rotors undersized with rusting.
11/01/1996111/01/1996
 Brake pads grind/grab when wet.
11/01/1996011/01/1996
 Brakes grind when used.
111/01/1996
 Brake pads/shoes failed.
02/13/19953
 Front brake pads replaced due to uneven wear.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
07/08/2002305/06/1999
 Very strong smelling gas fumes inside passenger compartment when heater is turned on. while driving the speed gauge will stop working and the check engine light will come on. brakes make a grinding noise even after being replaced. cv boot is leaking and cracked. driver side auto-seat belt sometimes fails to go up and down. rear windshield wiper gets stuck in up positions when tring to use it. *ak
1
 Pads failed, rotors undersized with rusting.
11/01/1996111/01/1996
 Brake rotors grab/grind when wet.
09/05/199610/12/1995
 Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors. in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck. *ak
11/15/199610
 Car will not go into another gear without force. *ak
07/06/19956
 Brake rotor failure. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
11/01/1996011/01/1996
 Brakes grind when used.
111/01/1996
 Brake drum failed
09/05/199610/12/1995
 Rear brake shoes/drums failed, also machined front brake rotors. in dttion, repeated failure of rear lights/rear windshield wiper switch is stuck. *ak
10/16/1996108/05/1995
 Rear brakes grind.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
07/15/1999204/01/1997
 Van has been in for repair 4 times because breaks keep getting sluggish and then there are no front breaks
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/22/1999107/01/1997
 While driving, the check engine light would come on, it was determined that the vacuum line to egr was broken.*yh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
1
 Rear brake light failure.

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