Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
04152004 | 04/15/2004 | 10009220 | Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
00966B | 01/01/2004 | 10007293 | Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
050523001 | 03/01/2005 | 10014985 | Revised brake system specifications. *tt | 05/13/2005 | |
000523002B | 03/01/2003 | 000523002A | 10001251 | Front disc brake pulsation. *tt | 04/25/2003 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
210602 | 06/21/2002 | 637253 | Information regarding the brake align kit. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
051502 | 05/15/2002 | 636679 | Additional information on repeat brake pulsation after an initial brake repair. *tt | 11/12/2002 | |
020522001 | 04/01/2002 | 634845 | Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
010522001 | 01/01/2001 | 618073 | Vehicles may experience clunk, rattle noise from the underbody or front suspension. *jb | 04/03/2001 | |
121200 | 12/12/2000 | 617782 | Some customers may comment on a brake pedal rattle or clunk. *tt | 03/27/2001 | |
990523001A | 08/01/1999 | 990523001 | 607573 | Some owners may comment about a squealing type noise coming from the front brakes during a brake application. *tt | 09/29/1999 |
990523001 | 02/01/1999 | 604340 | Customers may complain a squealing noise coming from the front brakes. *tt | 04/26/1999 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
022603 | 02/26/2003 | 10001848 | Brake pad replacement. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
010523005 | 04/01/2001 | 735034 | 619371 | Information pertaining to proper installation of front brake pads with wear indicator. *tt | 05/24/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
12/01/2003 | 60205 | 2 | 04/23/1999 |
Harness, wheel speed sensor jumper wiring, replaced left front hub and sensor assembly. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
10 | 08/17/2000 | ||
The mechanical problems are as followed: transmission, water pump, alternator, engine fan, shocks, motor mounts had broken, brakes, fog light never worked, cable and hinges on the driver/passenger side seats were breaking, the arm rest was hollow, the vehicle continuosly ran hot, even after the head gasket was replaced, which was due to the engine fan not working. mr scc | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
04/01/1999 | 5 | ||
Front brake rotors have been replaced four times due to vibrations while driving at any speed. abs light on the instrument panel recently illuminated, and vibration has reoccurred. dealership was currently examining vehicle again to determine the cause of problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
01/02/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
Car lights slowly went out on drive home. antilock brakes went out, power steering went out and finally all the lights went out and vehicle would not start. replaced battery-horn wouldn't work and light continued to come on. took car to the dealership-reset computer-now day running lamps don't come on when start the car on-they only come on when the car is in drive. the airbag senor is also out. this all occurred at 37000 miles.*ak | |||
07/05/2000 | 3 | ||
Ongoing problem with brakes locking up from the rear wheels. this happened on two occasions; once while applying brakes in a sudden/emergency situation, and another time while applying brakes in a normal situation. also, brake pedal went to the floor while applying brake to slow vehicle down for appraoching oncoming stopping vehicle. vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still occurring. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
1000 | 1 | ||
While driving abs warning alarm chime came on, and the warning light illuminated on the dashboard. also, brake pads and rotors were continuously replaced because of excessive wear. this was as a result of abs module sensor failure.*ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
06/16/2000 | 5 | ||
Whenever applying the brakes, the steering wheel and brake pedal vibrate, the dealer has replaced the rotors and front brake linings, machined the rotors and the problem still exists, consumer states that the rotors are being replaced every four or five months. *slc *cb | |||
03/30/2001 | |||
Brakes were starting to grab, more pressure had to be applied to stop. vehicle was taken to dealer several times. dealer would have to round them off because of faulty material. *ak | |||
3 | |||
Consumer has had 2 of the same vehicles, different year and both have experienced several brake failures. nlm | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
1000 | 1 | ||
While driving abs warning alarm chime came on, and the warning light illuminated on the dashboard. also, brake pads and rotors were continuously replaced because of excessive wear. this was as a result of abs module sensor failure.*ak | |||
1 | 03/14/2000 | ||
Rotors are of poor quality and too small for vehicle. they heat up and eventually prematurely warp, causing steering wheel to vibrate upon braking.*ak after the front brake pads were worn out and were replaced, the vehicle started to vibrate severely and the steering wheel started shaking. the rotor also warped. *yh | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
1000 | 1 | ||
While driving abs warning alarm chime came on, and the warning light illuminated on the dashboard. also, brake pads and rotors were continuously replaced because of excessive wear. this was as a result of abs module sensor failure.*ak | |||
05/10/2001 | 1 | ||
Consumer states brake rotors are wearing, and when applying the brakes,the vehicle will experience a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. dealer notified.*jb | |||
04/01/1999 | 5 | ||
Front brake rotors have been replaced four times due to vibrations while driving at any speed. abs light on the instrument panel recently illuminated, and vibration has reoccurred. dealership was currently examining vehicle again to determine the cause of problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
3 | |||
Rotors have been replaced three times. did not give any warning. cause unknown. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
07/10/1999 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
Rotors turned july 1999 - rotors/brakes replaced january 2000 - rotors replaced june 2000 - rotors/brakes replaced january 2001 rotors/brakes replaced june 2001. *ak | |||
11/09/1999 | 7 | 10/01/1999 | |
Rotors have warped 7 times in 1 year and a half. replaced 3 times turned 3 times. manufacturer now refuses to warranty rotors for 7th time.*ak | |||
1 | 03/14/2000 | ||
Rotors are of poor quality and too small for vehicle. they heat up and eventually prematurely warp, causing steering wheel to vibrate upon braking.*ak after the front brake pads were worn out and were replaced, the vehicle started to vibrate severely and the steering wheel started shaking. the rotor also warped. *yh | |||
1 | 06/01/1999 | ||
When braking vehicle will vibrated,and fluteer. dealer is aware of defect, but there are no parts available,and parts are on back order. dealer claims they can do temporary fixing by cutting rotors to reduce the vibration.*ak | |||
05/01/1999 | |||
Defective front brake rotors rusted through half way, causing the surface to wear unevenly, which may cause extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
05/15/2001 | 09/01/1999 | ||
Brake shoes wore out at 24000 mile. front end noise still there after 2 repairs. *ak |