Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 240699 | 07/24/1999 | 608382 | Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt | 11/24/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA94038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1994 | 02/28/2000 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM | 99I006000 | |
| Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail | ||||||
| EA94038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1994 | 02/28/2000 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM | 99V193000 | |
| Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/01/1993 | |||
| Wiper swicth smoked - replaced - now wipers come on when using turn signal/ abs brakes lock at low speed while turning on bumpy road/ front disc brakes replaced 3 times in 78,000 miles | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Abs brakes engaged entering intersection and failed to stop car. luckily no approaching traffic. they have engaged in similar way 3 times in total. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rf wheel sensor failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 110000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 oldsmobile bravada. whenever the contact drives over a damp patch on the road and applies the brakes, the brake pedal extends all the way to the floor. as a result, the braking distance increased. the failure has occurred numerous times while driving 45 mph. through online research, the contact found recalls and tsb's on his vehicle for the same failure. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 99i006000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); therefore, nothing could be done. the contact believes that his vehicle should be included and repaired for free since the failures are identical. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing numerous brake problems (pads, cylinders, lines, rotors, spindles and the overall system). | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that when driving at high speeds there were brake problems. dealer notified. *ak the problem was with the abs brakes sensors on the front wheels. as the dirt guard rusted, particles of the plate had fallen and ruined the speed sensor and caused false signals to the computer which locked the brake pedal. *scc *jb | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 140000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 |
| The brake light indication flashed while driving, and when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak the yellow abs light blinked, then the red brake light blinked when theconsumer attempted to stop the vehicle. the consumer found on the internet, that the plugged filters in the hydro/electric abs unit must be replaced with the new modified unit. *scc | |||
| 6 | 04/14/2000 | ||
| The driver has experienced several intermittent brake failures while driving none of which have resulted in an accident, the dealer replaced the speed sensor but the brake failure reoccured three weeks later.nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was attempting to make a normal stop at 15mph ,applied brakes and vehicle took at least twice as long to stop.engine turned off while vehicle was trying to stop. consumer will be contacting a mechanic to determine cause. *ak master cylinder had to be replaced. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is experiencing stopping problems with the antilock brake system. *slc | |||
| 07/02/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Brakes failed to stop car. real hard to push down. *ak | |||
| 04/15/2000 | 8 | 05/01/1994 | |
| On occasion, brakes fails and engine revs when brakes are used at slow speeds. i thought there was a recall on this in august 1999, but i never received anything. it was on the news. there is no special time this occurs, nor is there any warning before it happens. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1994 | 0 | ||
| Cosnumer has to stand on brakes to get them to stop vehicle. brakes do not stop vehicle the way that they should. took vehicle to dealer, and they are aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| There is a recall on the same brake system for blazers but not for this auto. there is a tech bulliten. but this problem happens all the time when stopping on a bumpy surface. the brakes fail & this problem needs to be corrected. i want to know why there is a recall on the blazers with the same brake system but not for the oldsmobiles? *ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving and applying brakes, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| There is a sevice bulletin about this & i would like to know what to do. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Kelsey hayes abs brakes failed, fixed and failed the following month feb/2000. *mjs | |||
| 03/24/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving at about 45 mph consumer tried to avoid hitting a deer, slammed on brakes and vehicle did not slow down. a friend scanned the vehicle and found that the hydraulic electrical control unit needed working on, and speed sensors needed to be looked at. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes pedal becomes very hard and resists application, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| When appyling abs brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1999 | |||
| When the brakes were applied on wet pavements pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance which caused a collision. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1998 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem with abs brake. when applied pedal would go down to the floor and slowly rise back up. after returning, consumer would have to pump brake pedal to get vehicle to stop. this poses a danger of a vehicle collision. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1995 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. also, windshield wipers come on when using the turn signal, or if the vehicle goes over any bumps. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/22/1999 | 3 | ||
| Brake speed sensor would lock and vehicle would accelerate. would take away the braking ability of the vehicle when it was needed. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in normal braking conditions pedal resists and becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Without warning the brakes failed, the pedal went all the way down and i barely avoided a rear-ender | |||
| 08/20/1998 | |||
| Intemittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becomes hard, causing the vehicle surge. the dealer is inspecting the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Anti lock brakes engage preventing regular braking. | |||
| 03/16/1994 | 6 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Since vehicle was purchased had been in & out dealer for abs brakes. they fail to stop vehicle properly. make a lot of noise when applied. brake pedal goes to the floor. also premature wear of left front brake pads. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1998 | 5 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, causing a loud pop, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has replaced some parts of the braking system. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail to stop vehicle efficiently, causing a collision. | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 7 | 02/10/1995 | |
| Anti lock brakes have to be replaced continuously and do not stop vehicle. | |||
| 3 | 11/22/1994 | ||
| Brake pedal is hard with extended stopping distance. | |||
| 01/22/1997 | 4 | ||
| Anti lock brakes fail temporarily on occasions. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 2 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 3 | 08/15/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal condition, the vehicle brakes lock up. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 03/06/1996 | |||
| When driving in wet conditions the anti-lock brakes engage and the brake pedal goes to the floor, and it takes the truck longer to stop. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1997 | |||
| Abs brakes are subject intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. on other occsions, brakes make grinding sound while making a turn and applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1997 | |||
| Abs brake system; intermittently; when stopping at a stop sign, applies the brakes and the truck proceeds through the stop sign, stopping afterwards. earlier could not find problem with brakes. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 3 | 07/10/1997 | |
| When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop, the vehicle brakes fails to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal travel to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance/ brake fading away. consumer also had an accident due to the listed problem. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 4 | 12/17/1994 | |
| Owner has abs brakes; while driving down hills there is total brake loss, pedal goes to floor. this has happened 4 times. the cause has not been determined. *ak *slc | |||
| 04/19/1997 | |||
| While driving 5mph the vehicle braking system failed, causing an accident with another vehicle. prior to this accident, dealer replaced pads, brake part, tires, etc and the brakes system still failed. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 02/09/1997 | 02/04/1994 | ||
| Abs brakes failed 3 times, upon making sudden stops the brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident/injuries. also, master cylinder replaced. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 2 | 02/20/1995 | |
| Riding on rough road surface resulted in erratic performance of abs brakes. brakes responded but not in adequate time. also, on two occasions brake pedal went to the floor. dealership replaced brake pads. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1996 | 3 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed 3 times, once causing accident. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give further details. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 25 | 04/15/1995 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed numerous times, once resulting in a collision. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, she states that her vehicle will not stop when brakes are used, the brake pedal goes to the floor, took vehicle to dealers and was told that she did not know how to use the abs brake system. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied, experienced extended stopping distance, pedal goes to the floor intermittently. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes, truck continued through intersection. owner states brakes repaired (5) weeks prior to failure. please describe details. tt | |||
| 07/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brake failure brakes did not stop. tt | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Abs does not operate properly during hard braking situations, wheels begin to lock up, consumer states when wheels are locking up the abs seems to turn the braking completely off to all wheels and vehicle does not stop. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, failure of the braking system, when driving over rough highway, experience extended stopping distance when braking. tt | |||
| Bumpy road surfaces cause erratic brake performance, when notices grinding noise then pedal goes down to floor, pedal comes back seconds later. tt | |||
| 01/21/1995 | 3 | ||
| Abs, experienced complete loss of brakes, frontal collision, impact 12:00 position, speed 5 mph. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 1 | 09/21/1995 | |
| Fuel pump/ after driving up a hill i went to merge into a lane, my car stalled losing all power as a car nearly re -ended us i quickly started it again to immediatedly stall again. tow truck came and it sits at the house until i get some answers. i also don't understand about the egr valve recall i had replaced 4 times but it is not listed on the recall list (aka) silent recall. how many more are missing? *ak | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Rear brakes failed due to a faulty abs sensor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/07/1999 | |||
| When putting vehicle into reverse and appling the brakes, the brakes grind. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 4 | ||
| While trying to stop vehicle brake pedal doesn't lose pressure. but when applying brakes, vehicle just keeps rolling and has to coast to a stop. dealer has been contacted, and has been unable to locate the problem. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 12/01/1993 | |||
| Wiper swicth smoked - replaced - now wipers come on when using turn signal/ abs brakes lock at low speed while turning on bumpy road/ front disc brakes replaced 3 times in 78,000 miles | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front brake disk failed. | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake pads/rotors due to frozen slider. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 12/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Left front calipers sticking, causing loud thumping noise. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/19/1997 | |||
| While driving 5mph the vehicle braking system failed, causing an accident with another vehicle. prior to this accident, dealer replaced pads, brake part, tires, etc and the brakes system still failed. dealer cannot determine the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 2 | 02/20/1995 | |
| Riding on rough road surface resulted in erratic performance of abs brakes. brakes responded but not in adequate time. also, on two occasions brake pedal went to the floor. dealership replaced brake pads. *ak | |||
| Front brake pads and rotors replaced several times due wearing quickly with cause undetermined by dealership. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Front brake pads and rotors replaced several times due wearing quickly with cause undetermined by dealership. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was attempting to make a normal stop at 15mph ,applied brakes and vehicle took at least twice as long to stop.engine turned off while vehicle was trying to stop. consumer will be contacting a mechanic to determine cause. *ak master cylinder had to be replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/09/1997 | 02/04/1994 | ||
| Abs brakes failed 3 times, upon making sudden stops the brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident/injuries. also, master cylinder replaced. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| While driving, at approx. 65mph, experienced failure when pedal went to floor, brake action seemed ineffective, due to master cylinder leak, no warning. tt *jb | |||