Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V061000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1993 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 199572 | 03/23/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/22/1995 | 03/31/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 94V211000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 70676 | 11/25/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1994 | 11/02/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. the lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 435009 | 12/01/1994 | 37950 | New diagnosis and correction procedures for front brake pulsation. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 115430 | 6 | 11/04/2000 |
| The antilock brakes on my 1994 oldsmobile cutlass cruiser make the car impossible to stop on an icy road. at very low speeds, 15 mph or less once the antilock breaks kick in the car takes off and slides right through the intersection this behavior is unpredictable, scary and quite dangerous. the tires and brakes are new and in good condition. disabling the antilock breaks makes the car very easy to stop under the same conditions even if a wheel skids a little bit. this isn't an equipment failure as much as it is a defect in design concept. the antilock brakes may be fine for a 65 mph stop on a rainy california expressway, but they are terrible on an icy or snowy new york road at speeds of less than 15 mph, in a slow speed stop once one wheel slips. the wheels go into antilock and since all the wheels are on a slippery surface the antilock action continues effectively shutting the breaks off making the car impossible to stop. the antilock action is very violent and actually causes the wheels to skid resulting in more antilock action. it is impossible to feather the brakes to bring the car to a predictable stop on an icy road. i have driven several gm vehicles and they all have this problem. i will avoid purchasing antilock breaks wherever possible. obviously the designers never went through a new york winter with these brakes. *nlm | |||
| 03/09/2001 | 06/01/1995 | ||
| The abs light stays on all the time and has done so since approximately 2 years to 3 years after purchase. i have taken it to be looked at and have been told nothing can be found to be wrong. i also called the oldsmobile number listed in the manufacturers guide, and they said since the warranty had expired nothing could be done at their end (at the same time i had complained about other problems). i looked on the internet and have seen several other complaints about this problem and find it hard to believe that failure of such a major part with numerous complaints would be of no consequence to the manufacturer or any other safety organization. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| I am having problems with my rear brake system and i was told that there was a recall on my car because of the brakes and i was not informed of this befor nor after i baught this car. i want someone to look at my brakes free of charge, to inform me if i have the problem that this car was recalled for. i also am wondering about the cruise control i was driving my car at 65 mph. and it was on cruise control and the car started to accelerate on its own and wouldnt stop . i would also like to have that looked at. thank you for all your help | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 8 | ||
| When applying brakes intermittently there would be extended stopping distance. vehicle been in dealer's shop for repairs, and problem still reoccurring. *ak to correct the problem dealer replace brake shoes, brake sensors, brake light bulb, rotors and new tires but the problem still reoccurring. *yh | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 10 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Popping noise followed by brake failure. has been in shop numerous times and problem has yet to be found | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| This same problem with the same year car had the same thing with the strut mount with a freind | |||
| 03/09/1999 | |||
| Vehiocle abs sysytem would engage intermittenly with out reason; vehicle in /out of dealer shop on three occasion and nothing could be founded. | |||
| 700 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Abs is activated on dry pavement for absolutely no reason, car is difficult to stop at times, and stopping distances are longer. several dealers have looked at problem, two don't know, and said they could do investigative repairs that could easily amount to over $2500, the other dealer said that if my check engine doesn't come on then they can't help me!! the car is a hazard to drive and shouldn't be on the road left unrepaired. because of the abs malfunctioning, i did hit a stationary object, causing damage to the left front of the vehicle. i don't have $2500 to throw into a car for investigative repairs. i know longer want to put myself or my passengers in jeapardy because i am no longer able to stop the vehicle. i don't want anyone to drive the vehicle in fear that they might have a serious accident that i would feel responsible for. since, i feel basically helpless, i am currently looking for a different car. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 11/15/1995 | ||
| When going downhill or yphill slowly the brake swill make a clicking noise, and it will take longer to stop. when going faster, problem does not occur. | |||
| 01/16/1996 | 4 | 05/01/1994 | |
| While applying brakes at slow speeds the brakes make a popping sound and vehicle will surge. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| Abs system is inoperative. please describe. *ak | |||
| In dry weather vehicle was cut off by truck has abs brakes which failed to operate properly, driver's side air bag didn't deploy . *ak | |||
| While driving experienced intermittent alternator failure, causing abs light to appear/ loss of power assist/ steering/brakes and when applying brakes, the front end vibrates, failure caused engine shutdown.*ak | |||
| 09/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| The brakes give and catch when being applied. they are abs brakes. please describe.*ak | |||
| 02/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Rear antilock brakes replaced due to grabbing/abs light coming on. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/28/1997 | 1 | 07/29/1994 | |
| Abs light bulbs failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| The vehicle pulsates when applying brakes, consumer was informed that the rear brakes were inoperable and were replaced, calipers were overhauled, front rotors were resurfaced, also rear rotors were resurfaced.*yh | |||
| 05/05/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1993 | |
| On two occasions vehicle experienced brake failure that resulted in collision, on one occasion brakes failed causing collision which resulted in property damage to both vehicles. *yc | |||
| 04/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Brakes failed while attempting panic stop, due to wiring harness failure. | |||
| 03/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Optional aluminum wheels. during brake application on wet roads increases stopping distance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| Front brakes wearing fast. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/18/1998 | 1 | 07/03/1995 | |
| The inside of brake pads and rotors were worn excessively. | |||
| 05/13/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1995 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/18/1998 | 1 | 07/03/1995 | |
| The inside of brake pads and rotors were worn excessively. | |||
| 05/13/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1995 | |
| Brake rotors failed due to rust, causing vibration. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 07/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Left/right rear brake rotors failed, causing noise when brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| Brake drum on all four wheels is rusting very badly, rust seeps out from under the hub cap and goes all over the wheels | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 09/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Brake drums out of round, causing brakes to knock when applied. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brake shoes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Rear wheel brake hose was chafed. there were no brakes. same as recall 95v061000. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1995 | 1 | 07/29/1994 | |
| Rear brake hose failed. | |||
| 04/04/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 94v211000, in for repair parts are not available vehicle at dealership for a period of 5 days. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 10/03/1997 | 1 | 03/15/1995 | |
| Brakes pulsate while braking due to brake vacuum hose failure. | |||