Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 435012A | 01/01/1995 | 43-50-12 | 39072 | Abs warning light is on. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 435012 | 12/01/1994 | 37955 | Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94063 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/12/1994 | 12/21/1994 | CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/15/1992 | |||
| Rear calipers are too small and weak to stop vehicle properly. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/11/1997 | 7 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Consumer has had problems with the brakes on this vehicle since day of purchase. vehicle has been serviced for brake work since 1992, and still dealer has not repaired it to consumer's satisfaction. she was told that it is brake dust that is causing her brake pedal to fail at times, and the calipers and rotors have been replaced on feburary 22, 97 and july-97. *ak *slc | |||
| The brake pedal went to the floor when applied and a loud squeaking noise was heard. dealer repaired it at least 10 times. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1997 | 6 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brakes failed 6 times. | |||
| 12/23/1996 | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give further details. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brake metal casing corroded. tt | |||
| 11/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs braking problems. tt front inside brake pads disintegrated destroying brake surface, low brake pad indicators were not in contact with surface of disc and gave no warning of low pads. *slc | |||
| Abs braking problems. please describe. tt | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes failed on wet pavement, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/17/1997 | 3 | 01/15/1994 | |
| While driving the vehicle applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | |||
| Poor performance on the brakes, brakes need to be changed too often. *ak | |||
| All (4) sets of brakes replaced due to excessive wear effecting stopping performance. please describe details. tt | |||
| Consumer was driving try to stop and car wouldn't stop cause to rear end the car in front couldn't stop . tt | |||
| 01/19/1995 | 9 | ||
| Brakes lock in open position/fail when emergency brake is not used continuously. *aw | |||
| During panic stop experienced brake failure, pedal went to floor and continued to roll forward, no prior warning. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/10/1999 | |||
| Consumer took vehiicle to the dealership for a check up. calipers were binding. they replaced the sleeves on the rear brakes. because the brakes were opened, when consumer applied brakes, they wouldn't open. at 30,000 miles dealer replaced the front brake pads and resurfaced the brakes. also, rear tire came off. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| The rear disc brakes are corroded and caused the front brakes to wear out rapidly and have complete jobs done. please describe. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs braking problems. tt front inside brake pads disintegrated destroying brake surface, low brake pad indicators were not in contact with surface of disc and gave no warning of low pads. *slc | |||
| 06/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| Frontal collision, impact 12:00, speed 50mph, experienced loss of front brake effectiveness , pe94-063 active. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front brakes. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes do not work/front brakes lock up on ice or slippery conditions, causing vehicle to skid. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 1 | 07/02/1992 | |
| Dealer replaced consumer calipers which had no previous problem, after they were replaced both started to burn while driving causing smoke. nlm | |||
| 07/11/1997 | 7 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Consumer has had problems with the brakes on this vehicle since day of purchase. vehicle has been serviced for brake work since 1992, and still dealer has not repaired it to consumer's satisfaction. she was told that it is brake dust that is causing her brake pedal to fail at times, and the calipers and rotors have been replaced on feburary 22, 97 and july-97. *ak *slc | |||
| 17 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Rear brake calipers replaced due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/ valve cover gasket/water pump/torque converter/alternator. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1996 | |||
| Rear brake calipers replaced twice due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/ | |||
| Rear calipers lock w/excessive wear of pads. other brake components were also replaced with condition the same. please describe details. tt | |||
| 03/08/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear brake calipers do not activate, resulting in ineffective brake action, front brakes only work, in panic stop allowed to roll forward through intersection. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 17 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Rear brake calipers replaced due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/ valve cover gasket/water pump/torque converter/alternator. *ak | |||
| Replaced the front brake pads five times, please describe. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Semi-metallic brake pads develop heat, warping rotors. (2nd vehicle on 483707) *aw | |||
| 06/08/1995 | 4 | ||
| Brake pads are wearing excessively quick. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, front disc pads and rotors replaced, every 7000 miles , pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brakes need pads. tt | |||
| 02/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Braking system failure, front brake pads are wearing excessively. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/11/1997 | 7 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Consumer has had problems with the brakes on this vehicle since day of purchase. vehicle has been serviced for brake work since 1992, and still dealer has not repaired it to consumer's satisfaction. she was told that it is brake dust that is causing her brake pedal to fail at times, and the calipers and rotors have been replaced on feburary 22, 97 and july-97. *ak *slc | |||
| 6 | |||
| Vehicle's rear brake sliders are rusted/corroded and are either locking up or not working at all. this causes excessive stopping distance and front rotor warpage.o wner had 6 brakes replaced. *ak | |||
| 17 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Rear brake calipers replaced due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/ valve cover gasket/water pump/torque converter/alternator. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Rear brake rotors and calipers wear excessively, possible due to overheating. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake system failure, disc rotors are defective and failed at 13k miles. tt consumer also owns a chevrolet truck 1990 that experienced same problem. *slc | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rotor failed, causing rear brake noise. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Brake failure, front disc pads and rotors replaced, every 7000 miles , pe94-063 active. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| Rear brakes locked up, causing vehicle to catch on fire . please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 6 | |||
| Vehicle's rear brake sliders are rusted/corroded and are either locking up or not working at all. this causes excessive stopping distance and front rotor warpage.o wner had 6 brakes replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake failure. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| The rear brake leaked. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 04/10/1995 | |||
| Brakes are defective an rear wheels grab intermittently. dealers changed the rear drums and there is still a problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 08/14/1998 | 7 | ||
| When applying brakes, the left rear wheel cylinder overheats, causing wheel to smoke. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/20/1996 | |||
| The steel brake line ruptured when the abs cable rubbed through it and caused loss of brakes. please describe. tt | |||