Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE94063GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/12/199412/21/1994CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
101/01/1989
 Brakes failed on a private road, had to be towed & have a brake job. at the time of ownership, my address was p.o.box 1234 camden, maine 04843. i have recently seen that others had the same problem and would like to be included in the settlement. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01/01/19881
 Brakes have to be replaced every 18 months. *dsh
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
12/01/19991501/01/1991
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
08/01/1995
 Poor performance of the rear disc brakes corroded disc brakes pe94-063. tt
12/04/1995
 Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive stopping distance. tt
06/28/19951
 Corroded rear disc brakes, causing loss of braking ability. *ak
06/26/1995
 Corroded rear disc brakes, excessive wear on the front brakes. tt
09/07/19932
 Rear disc brakes were corroded, had to be replaced. tt
05/15/19941
 Rear disc brakes quit working due to rust/corrosion; brakes have been repaired. tt
03/20/19951
 Corroded rear disc brakes. tt
08/10/19932
 Has had to replace rear disc brakes 2 times because they were corroded. tt
01/01/19941
 Corrosion of rear disc rotors, replace the calipers , ea94-041 active. tt
03/07/19956
 Corroded rear disc caliper pins prevented the calipers from releasing, causing brake pads to overheat, once resulting in an accident. *ak
03/07/19891
 Rear disc brake corroded which caused the reduction in brake effectiveness and dragging make noise and front brake same thing. tt
12/12/1994
 Rear disc brakes and rotors corroded. tt
01/01/19901
 Vehicles rear disc brake suffered premature brake corrosion. |
12/14/19911
 Front/rear calipers/rotors correded. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
12/15/1998
 Caliper not engaging with rotors on one side. dealer notified, and made repairs at consumer's cost. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
401/16/1991
 Calipers stick causing damage to pads and rotors due to excessive wear.
02/01/19924
 Windshield wipers failed, obstructing visibility, also front brake calipers/emergency brake failed. *ak
03/19/19959
 Brake calipers replaced due to corrosion. *sd
10/04/19944
 Brake calipers replaced. *sd
03/24/1996
 The rear disc brakes do not help stop the car. the caliper pins do not flow and the brakes do not make contact. please describe. *ak
01/01/19911
 Rear brake calipers seized.
 Calipers are seizing. tt
2
 Front pads are wearing because rear pads do not work. tt consumer states braking capicity reduced due to excess friction caused by rear brake calipers not working.*jb
03/20/19950
 Rear calipers rusted and locked up on the support sleeves, causing disc padsrotors to burn up. *skd
03/23/19933
 Rear brake calipers froze up, causing brakes to squeal/premature wear on rotors/pads. *skd
07/15/1990
 Abs: rear brake calipers inoperative due to severe corrosion; caused extended stopping. tt
01/01/19941
 Rear brake calipers corroded/inoperable, causing premature front brake wear. *skd
08/05/19942
 Left rear brake caliper failed due to rust/corrosion. tt
11/20/1994
 Frozen calipers on rear disc brakes. which lead to premature corrosion. please explain. tt
03/20/19952
 Calipers corroded/frozen, causing rear brake failure. *ak
03/01/1995
 Brake failure, replace of calipers on rear and experience lockup, emergency brake cable get stuck, pe94-063 active. tt
08/25/1994
 Pulled off left rear tire, noticed left rear disc rotor was sitting at an angle, rear calibers frozen; both faces of rotors rusted/corroded; brake failure. tt
 Rear calipers had corrosion and froze in open position having to be replaced.(pe94-063). tt
09/01/19941
 Rear disc brakes failure due to corrosion of calipers pe94-063 active. tt
09/06/19941
 Installed rebuilt rear brake calipers. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
03/19/19959
 Brake pads replaced. *sd
01/01/19911
 Front brake pads replaced. tt
 Front pads are wearing because rear pads do not work. tt
01/05/19952
 Rotors and pads are corroded front and back. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03/19/19959
 Brake rotors replaced due to corrosion. *sd
05/01/19951
 Rear disc brakes rusted. *sd
10/04/19944
 Brake rotors repaired. *sd
09/21/19941
 Rotors replaced due to corrosion. *aw
08/25/1994
 Pulled off left rear tire, noticed left rear disc rotor was sitting at an angle, rear calibers frozen; both faces of rotors rusted/corroded; brake failure. tt
01/05/19952
 Rotors and pads are corroded front and back. tt
09/06/19941
 Resurfaced rear brake rotors. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
05/01/1999
 No summary.
01/01/19911
 Rear brakes feel spongy, occasionally get hot enough to melt valve stem cap. *dsh
09/24/19914
 Rear brakes fail intermittently. *dsh
2
 Front pads are wearing because rear pads do not work. tt consumer states braking capicity reduced due to excess friction caused by rear brake calipers not working.*jb
07/01/19901
 Rear brakes fail to perform properly, causing prematur wear of brake pads. *aw
10/01/19941
 Rear brake problem , experienced brake locked up/overheated/smoked when applied pe94-063 active. tt
09/01/19941
 Vehicles rear brake system has corrosion.(pe94-063). tt
10/01/19941
 Corroded rear disc brakes. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING
01/01/19891
 Brake warning light went out.