Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 980812 | 08/12/1998 | 602529 | New front brake pads are available to reduce the front brake groan noise. *yc | 11/09/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| BR00297 | 01/17/1997 | 51258 | To improve serviceability of the front abs wheel speed sensor, the diameter of the speed sensor mounting hole, in the steering knuckle, has been increased. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| BR00699 | 11/26/1999 | 609185 | Subject regarding front brake groan noise, grinding noise, squeak or vibration. *tt | 12/23/1999 | |
| BR00498 | 08/07/1998 | 602183 | New front brake pad kits are available to reduce front brake groan noise, grinding noise, squeak or vibration. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 97052301097 | 05/23/1997 | 53039 | Reducing rear brake moan noise. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/29/2004 | 2 | 10/15/1998 | |
| While traveling in stop and go freeway traffic, i slammed on the brakes (both i and my wife thought there was plenty of time to stop) but rather than stopping the anti-lock brakes locked and we slid into a stopped car. the air bags also failed to open.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| A code has ben 'locked' into computer that makes abs system inoperable. dealer has checked, and said they need new sensors. but, took vehicle to independent shop and it verified that the sensors were fine. *ak | |||
| 09/07/1996 | 1 | 08/16/1995 | |
| Antilock brakes work improperly. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | 10/31/1998 | |
| Abs warning light on the instrument panel was illuminated and there was a high pitch squeal coming from the rear seat area while driving. dealership examined vehicle and determined that abs sensor for left-rear wheel failed and had to be replaced. *ak *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Brakes continually make noise. | |||
| 09/07/1996 | 6 | 08/16/1995 | |
| Brake noise/extended stopping distance. | |||
| 04/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed. *dh | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes make loud noise. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake caliper problems, causing noise. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/05/1996 | 1 | ||
| The front brake rotors warped, causing shimmying in the steering wheel and pulsation in the brake pedal, that increased at higher speeds. replaced rotors at every 30,000 miles. *ak | |||