Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| 970501735019 | 05/01/1997 | 53015 | When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Abs light came on, when applying brakes vehicle did not stop on wet pavement. took vehicle to dealer who indicated that abs computer malfunctioned.*aksensor failed also. *jg | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 6 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed 6 times. | |||
| 01/27/1997 | 07/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brake system , applied the brakes and the pedal went the floor, impact 12:00 position, speed 35 mph, applied the brakes on wet surface, complete loss of brakes. hit one vehicle and knocked into another one. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/10/1997 | 0 | ||
| Coming down a hill at approx 5 mph , started to apply pressure on brakes, smelled gas fumes and noticed smoke. tire were also extremely hot. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 01/26/2005 | 80980 | 1 | 04/30/1996 |
| Brake lines on 1996 pontiac bonniville are rusted through and allowed the fluid to leak out causing catastrofic loss of braking of automobile.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/12/2006 | 115856 | 1 | 07/29/1996 |
| Dt*: the contact stated a leak in the brake line was discovered and resulted in the vehicle being taken to an independent mechanic. after further inspection it was determined the brake and fuel lines were rusted and required replacement. *nm updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/26/1997 | 1 | 05/23/1996 | |
| Improperly installed transmission cable tore through the brake line causing loss of fluid. | |||