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 - 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 | |
535010 | 05/01/1995 | 43030 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
735018 | 01/01/1998 | 600221 | Comments that the rear brakes may drag/heat up or rear of car is squatting due to aggressive rear brake. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
435006A | 05/01/1995 | 43021 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
05/10/2004 | 96000 | 1 | 09/21/1997 |
1995 sunfire, i bought this car in 1997. the brakes lock-up when i am driving and i have to stop a a corner or light. this usually only happens when or after it rains. it is very scary i almost lose control over the car.my head gaskets have been replaced twice. the engine gage rises almost to over heating when it is hotoutside, and the air does not work i have to get it charged every year. is this car a lemon or what?*ak | |||
07/31/1999 | 01/01/1998 | ||
Complete brake failure,pedal on floor,hit lge bush in median to stop. | |||
10/31/1998 | |||
Anti lock brake system makes funny noises, and the abs warning light comes on, indicating that the system is not working. this happens while drivng the vehicle without brake application. the abs motor was rebuilt in december. owner continues to experience the same problem. *ak | |||
Abs failure. brakes did not work at all. | |||
11/16/1997 | |||
Upon making a complete stop on wet pavement consumer noticed pulstation in the brake pedal, vehicle became very difficult to stop. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
Abs problems; on normal road condtions when applying the brakes, there is a clunking noise and the brake grab and release, making the vehicle skip forward and additional braking distance is required. this happens during normal braking. the dealer is not able to find a problem with the system. *ak | |||
09/27/1997 | 3 | ||
Was applying brakes when the abs system kicked when it should not have. locked up the tires & sometimes had no brake pedal. took to dealer & informed 1st time needed adjustment. 2nd time put in new abs module. the 3rd time could not find anything wrong. *ak | |||
02/09/1997 | 9 | ||
When applying the abs brakes in a sudden stop situation, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
12/22/1995 | |||
Failure of the anti lock brakes caused consumer to have a near accident. tt | |||
09/06/1995 | |||
When it rains the abs system does not work it locks up and slides. please describe. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
06/20/2003 | 1 | 06/24/1999 | |
1995 pontiac sunfire rear of car squats when braking i've had the brakes checked / adjusted numerous times nhtsa already has this listed as service bulletin 735018 i would like to add our vehicle to this complaint. *jb | |||
Steering would lock up while driving and brakes were nonresponsive. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
17 | 05/22/1995 | ||
Premature wear of front brakes; also, front end noisy. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
05/23/1996 | |||
Rubbing of left front wheel area, abnormal wear of left front brakes, loud noise from left front extremely noticeable when making a left turn. been in shop 17 times. new brakes on front but are wearing already. mecahnic say brakes are very dangerous. *ak |