Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 970501735011 | 05/01/1997 | 53020 | Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 735011 | 03/01/1997 | 52599 | Squealing and/or grinding (scraping) noise from front brakes (bend abs speed sensor bracket away from rotor). *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 98108 | 04/17/1998 | 604235 | A condition in which the windshield wiper linkage arm contacts a brake line connected to the traction control system (tcs) modulator valve while the wiper linkage arm is in motion. *tt | 04/20/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| RQ00006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/16/2000 | 04/20/2001 | TRACTION CONTROL | 98V072000 | |
| On march 31, 1998, the general motors corporation (gm) filed a defect information report to nhtsa for the recall of 55,154 minivans built from august through october 1997 and equipped with traction control because of the potential for brake failure.the brake line to the traction control system modulator valve can contact the wiper arm linkage.the contact wears through the brake line resulting in a leak, loss of brake effectiveness, and extended stopping distances.dealers were to inspect and repair any damaged brake lines, and to install a clip to reposition the brake line away from wiper linkage.the vehicles included in the recall are late production 1997 and early production 1998 model year oldsmobile silhouette, chevrolet venture, and the pontiac trans sport minivans.nhtsa recall 98v-072, gm 98014.the purpose of this investigation is to ascertain whether the scope of recall 98v-072 was correct and whether the 1997-98 models not included in that recall, as well as the 1999 models, should be recalled. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Right door window inoperative-would not go back up. left door window inoperative-would not go back up. (december 2002) window wiper arm rubbed hole in brake line, caused brakes to fail resulting in accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying the abs brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and there is extended stopping distance before the vehicle comes complete stop. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1997 | 10 | ||
| While driving at approx 30-35 mph coming off exit ramp started slowing down , applied brakes ,no brakes, no steering ,loss of power /electrical power. kept pressing brakes; put car in park, restarted engine, engine started, hit gas pedal, started to proceed, went to hit brakes, again loss of power. this defect kept occurring everytime when hitting brakes, drove vehicle to local gas station. mechanic felt something wrong with program. called dealership, towed vehicle. dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle.this defect is a potential for an accident. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1997 | 1 | 04/30/1997 | |
| When the brake pedal is depressed gently braking is fine, but when the brake pedal is depressed hard the pedal goes to the floor. when the pedal goes to the floor it passes the accelerator, when the brake pedal passes the accelerator is depressed too, and this causes the vehicle to go out of control. *ak *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 08/28/2002 | 86450 | 5 | 11/24/2002 |
| Door would not latch when driving. no power to open door. also, left front wheel censor malfunctioned for abs traction control/ transmission failed, and intake manifold leak. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Front brake pads worn out. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 12/25/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| When applying brakes there was a squeaking noise. took to dealer, and they said fluid is getting on drums. *ak consumer states both rear brake cylinders were replaced.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 12/25/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| When applying brakes there was a squeaking noise. took to dealer, and they said fluid is getting on drums. *ak consumer states both rear brake cylinders were replaced.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer states that after recall 01v264000 repairs were done for sliding door, door still will not stay closed.*ak the last time the vehicle was repaired, the problem has reoccured, and was worse than before. the door opens when vehicle is in park. now it doesn't open with the remote. consumer states this vehicle has been problematic since purchase. the windshield leaks.the windshield has been replaced twice and taken out and resealed twice. the brakes have been relined twice. *jg | |||
| 12/03/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| While performing a requested tire rotation, mechanic noted that one of the front brake lines had been nearly cut through due to rubbing against the brake caliper. service advisor called to notify me of the problem, which is covered under warranty. however, he was extremely careful to explain to me the potentially catastrophic nature of the problem. furthermore, he went on to assure me that he was most concerned about my safety. the service advisor's name was rod. | |||