Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 020526001B | 01/01/2005 | 020526001C | 10006115 | Rear parking brake shoe retaining spring clip service kit for drum-in-hat (dih) equipped vehicles. *tt update. *tt | 04/16/2004 |
| 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, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 040523003 | 04/01/2004 | 10012585 | Revised rear brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener specification. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 02053 | 01/01/2004 | 3080 | 10007739 | Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt | 07/09/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 3832 | 12/01/2007 | 3832C | 10019241 | Abs, red brake ,svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative. *ak updated 1/30/08. *nj | 02/22/2006 |
| 1750177 | 10019207 | Abs brake svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative. *ak | 02/17/2006 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 130701 | 07/13/2001 | 623808 | Customers may complain of an anti-lock brake system (abs) or brake indicator light illuminating or a service brake system message from the driver information center with a code of c0238 in the electronic brake control module. | 10/30/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 030523002 | 05/01/2005 | 030523002A | 10017359 | Revised front brake caliper bracket mounting bolt fastener tightening specification. *tt | 11/03/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 53150 | 1 | 04/30/2002 |
| I wa driving in rush hour traffic and was going down a hill. i went to put on the brakes to slow down with the rest of traffic, no urgency, no suddenness, just normal slow down. when i pushed the pedal, it did not respond as usual. at first it sounded like the abs were engaging, which really did not make sense, but instead the pedal went all the way to floor. there was no sponginess or softness, just to the floor to the point where i stood up. at this point, i was probably going 40-45 mph and now accelerating down the hill. there was a a large pick-up truck in front of me. i was able to change lanes and fortunately prevent an accident. i let go of the pedal as i was changing lanes, and i as i was trying to figure out what to do next, i touched the brakes and they were normal again. this probably all took place in a matter of 20 seconds and, needless to say, my pasenger was as white as a ghost. i managed to drive the vehicle home about 6 miles and called service the next day. i did drive it to the dealer servicecenter about 20 miles away. i attempted to explain the problem and left the vehicle at the dealer's. i also would like to note that his was not the first time there were problems with my vehicle. in this latest incident, service has replaced the master cylinder because they could not find a code to relate to the problem. i might also add that they were unable to find specific codes for previous incidents. we are now at a standoff. my husband refuses to take the car back because he believes that the master cylinder was/is not the problem and told them they need to call gm to figure what the malfunction of this particular bravada is. twice in may of 2003, the transmission disengaged while on the expressway at 70 miles an hour. in october of 2003, while driving home from the airport at midnite by myself, the engine cut out and service brake lights also came on. i once again had no kind of brake. it went to the floor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 34000 | 1 | 10/04/2004 |
| My 2002 oldmobile bravado has less than 36000 miles on it and all the brake rotors have rusted beyond repair. i took it to a reputable auto repair place in cadillac michigan and they told me many of these cars were supplied with cheap rotors from china. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/07/2004 | 42000 | 1 | 11/09/2001 |
| Intermittently throttle sticks in the up position. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the consumer stated that he was driving and the vehicle lost power and the brakes failed. the consumer stated that the container holding the windshield washer fluid allowed the fluid to leak. the container was repaired. *tc | |||
| 14109 | 8 | 07/03/2003 | |
| The 4wd stopped operating during inclement weather and caused the vehicle to fish-tail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer five times for this problem. the mechanic informed the consumer that there was no remedy for this problem. *nm the vehicle had the tendency to spin wheels/fishtail and would slide uncontrollably. the dealer informed the consumer that there was a problem with the all wheel drive and that when the fix is found, there may still be a posiibility that the problem will return. the service dealer was unable to duplicate the problem with the all wheel drive light. the boot was found blown while being lifted at the service dealers garage, the gauges (fuel and temperature) read high. the consumer was told that the problem the awd light was due to the encoder motor, there was a whine noise when the vehicle was in motion,the ground coroded and the transfer case actuator was inoperative do to the awd, when the awd light would come on the vehicle would shut off intermittently and the transfer case control module was replaced and the body control was updated, and the front pads were worn out and the rotors were rusted and pitted. *sc | |||
| 10 | |||
| The vehicle has faulty mirror would not hold setting, and was reprogrammed. the brakes squeak when backing. the engine light would come on intermittent. the back tailgate door and the back passenger squeaks. the radio goes out, the door locks and unlocks at will, the seat has malfunctioned, and cannot lock the passenger doors from the master control on the drivers door. scc | |||
| 12/11/2002 | 21000 | 4 | 06/09/2001 |
| On 12/11/02, i was driving my 2002 oldsmobile bravada in rush hour traffic and was traveling in the passing lane going at a speed of 70 mph when my speedometer dropped to 30 mph and my brake pedal was to the floor of the vehicle. unable to accelerate. the dashboard displayed : service brake system and contact onstar displayed also. i, somehow, merged to the right lane of the expressway and at this time, my brakes were still to the floor and the speedometer was continuing to decline. steering was difficult. i was able to get off the road, but the car stopped itself without me applying brakes. i put my car in park and the car at this time was stalled. i tried to restart the vehicle but was unable due to the car being dead. i contacted the gm roadside assistance toll-free # to notify them of my problem and they supplied me with a # to refer to in case a tow vehicle did not arrive. approximately, 30 minutes later a tow truck arrived and my vehicle was towed to yark oldsmobile. i spoke with the service manager- anthony and he documented my concerns and told me that my car would be serviced and they would let me know what the issue was. i also told him the other problems with this vehicle included: rear suspension defect 7/2001, loss of brakes in 8/2001, car failing to start and needing towed or jumped 3 times since 8/2001. on 12/12, the service dept contacted me and told me that there were several fault codes...one being a faulty speed sensor. they pulled several codes: c0236-circuit failure vss and c0237- a communication error. i told service that i also had several issues with the electrical system and jim stated they would look inot it but it is hard to find an electrical problem because it is such a big system. i was instructed that my car was able to be picked up on 12/13/02. i did so at that time, but i am not satisfied and do not feel safe in my vehicle. yark is aware of above. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/19/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| While driving,the steering wheel started rocking back and forth without warning. the driver applied the brakes,the pedal went to the floor. the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and skidded into a concrete barrier head on. both frontal air bags did not deploy. the driver and passenger sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital. the vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. please fill in additional information. *jb vehicle did not skid but was taken quickly and sharply to the left into the median and impacted a curb like barrier damaging vehicle. however vehicle was not totaled. thought to have experienced a blow out but not confirmed. problems with steering was also evident. *tt | |||
| 05/13/2002 | 2 | 11/01/2001 | |
| 05/13/02, 6,000miles, going 65mph on interstate message center displayed 'service brakes now', engine shutdown immediately, coasted to side of highway.tried restarting,wouldn't turn over,all power gone.called onstar#1025168 for tow.restarted .5 hour later as tow arrived.abs light remained on,car was towed.dealer replaced right rear abs wheel sensor.service mgr indicated engine is designed to shutdown immediately when this fault appears.on 07/05/02, 8,175miles, while driving, 'low oil pressure' displayed on message center, engine immediately shut down,oil pressure went to 0, coasted to stop, tried to restart and oil pressure gauge remained at zero.called onstar. onstar could not diagnose as car would not start needs to be running to diagnose.#10399689. tried starting .5 hour later, oil pressure registered as key turned on,oil pressure guage fine, canceled tow, no loss of oil. dealer could not duplicate.both incidents are related as the enigine shuts down immediately when these faults appear and car loses power.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 03/29/2001 | |
| Tires are wearing uneven, cannot be balanced. tires were replaced, shocks and struts replaced twice. cv joint was replaced as well. dealer is unable to remedy the problem.*jb oil leaking from front shock, shock was replaced. banging noise on drivers side front when going over bumps. strut was leaking and was replaced. brakes failed while driving resulting in a rear end collison. brake pdal feels mushy. passenger side fog light out. blown fog lamp bulb replaced. replaced failed passenger front turn signal bulb. driver and passenger power mirror will not move left or right. mirror switch replaced. front bumper cover is loose and rattles. grinding, clunking and whining when going over bumps or making turns. steering shaft replaced. transmission leaking. replaced rear main seal, removed 02 sensor and converter due to damage. surging problem with the engine. dealer could not duplicate. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal was hard to push down and received less braking power from the vehicle. the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotors needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 35000 | 1 | 04/11/2002 |
| Dt: the contact took the vehicle to two different dealerships for brake problems. the brakes were making noises due to rust and corroded rotors. the repairs will be made at the contact's expense.*ak | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal was hard to push down and received less braking power from the vehicle. the consumer was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads and rotors needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1250 | 2 | 07/01/2001 |
| The all wheel drive has fallen twice in a year. also stated that while driving on the snow the all wheel drive failed to respond which it caused an accident dealer was contacted and stated that the problem has been fix so there is nothing to worry about but consumer does not feel safe on the vehicle. ts dealer checked and reset wheel alignment to specs. inspected driveline and front end. consumer also stated vehicle does not have steady idle. gm currently working on idle concern. windshield moulding on passenger side coming off and replaced. brake pedal fades at stop and cluck inside right rear door panel. no problem found. 4x4 light stayed on. 4wd switch replaced. *tt | |||