Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V193000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1125749 | 05/31/2000 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/19/1999 | 07/21/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA94038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1994 | 02/28/2000 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM | 99I006000 | |
| Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail | ||||||
| PE94046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/17/1994 | 10/31/1994 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA94038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1994 | 02/28/2000 | ABS BRAKING SYSTEM | 99V193000 | |
| Consumers have alleged that the vehicles brakes intermittently fail | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/21/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Brakes failed to stop me from rearending another veh. slid into them. | |||
| 01/05/1997 | 12 | ||
| Random abs failures, brakes would not function on first application, abs unit replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 2 | 01/01/2004 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 gm jimmy. while driving in a 35 mph zone the contact engaged the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and rear ended another vehicle. the passenger was injured and taken to the hospital. this was the second crash. however, the failure mileage, date of accident, or purchase date were unknown. the contact was not aware of recall campaign id number 99v193000. the current mileage was 17200.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| After driving 55mph would apply brakes and pedal went to the floor. vehicle failed to slow down right away. would need to pump brakes 3 or 4 times before brakes caught on. problem was consistent and getting worse. had contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 02/18/2002 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Icy conditions, used brakes to slow down and rear end began to slide. hit guardrail, went into ditch and rolled over. i contacted gmc when i heard of recall and was informed decision was being appealed on this vehicle. *ak | |||
| Consumer received recall letter 99v193000 concerning abs brakes. contacted the dealer, dealer insisted no parts were available to correct the recall problem. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Anti-lock brake system will lock up and jerk vehicle into another lane while driving. this occurs on a random basis. also, left bracket on drivers seat has broken. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| 01/02/1994 | 1 | 11/04/1991 | |
| Electric hydraulic unit keeps failing, causing abs light to stay on. consumer has replaced the same exact part 3 times. cause is unknown.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| Consumer has been using manuel braking because abs failed. consumer contacted manufacturer, but the vin for recall 99v19300/manufacturer's recall 99041 didn't register. *ak | |||
| 06/07/2000 | |||
| Recall99v193000: anti-skid brakes. parts were not available. *ak | |||
| Consumer is not able to make an appointment with dealer or manufacutrer for recall repairs of abs brakes. consumer has called on several occasions ,and left messages, but there was no return call back from dealer. *ak | |||
| 05/30/2000 | 5 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Over the last 5 years has had nothing but brake problems. when driving consumer has to put foot almost to the floor to get vehicle to stop. if someone else was driving consumer's truck he would rear end someone. brakes have been replaced repeatedly. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/01/1991 | |||
| My brakes are not working properly. gm dealership (morris pontiac gmc) states that nothing is wrong. when braking, i either almost lose control or cannot press the brake pedal down and therefore can't stop. i have almost been in several accidents because of this problem. a few days ago i almost went through a red light at a busy intersection. there are other gmc jimmy or chevrolet blazer owners that i have spoken with that have experienced problems with their right front brakes also. there is a major problem that gm is not addressing. people are going to be seriously injured or killed because they refuse to acknowledge a problem. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 100 | 09/01/1991 | |
| When i press on the brakes, the car does not stop straight. | |||
| 07/09/1998 | 3 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed on three occasions, one incident resulted in rear end collision. mjs | |||
| 10/21/1999 | |||
| When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping which caused a minor collsion and minor injuries. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph and going through some water ,applied the brakes and vehicle skidded. abs light came on and won't go off. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1990 | |
| Brakes failed twice in three mile area...once at signal, next at left turn lane | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1991 | |
| No summary | |||
| 06/10/1999 | |||
| Ea94038, abs braking system; when applying the brakes during braking, no wet pavement, the brake pedal went to the floor, and extended stopping distance was required. the dealer is aware of problem. owner was able to correct the problem, using a code tester. the sensor on the left front wheel will need replacement. *ak | |||
| 01/05/1997 | 12 | ||
| Random abs failures, brakes would not function on first application, abs unit replaced. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went half way to the floor and brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance before vehicle came to a stop. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1997 | 2 | 10/01/1991 | |
| The brakes failed completely while driving to work when the vehicle was less than 6 months old. i recently read a comsumer reports article dated nov. 1997 that exactly describes the brake failure that resulted in an accident with significant damage to both vehicles. the failure occured suddenly woth no warning, however the next day the brakes check out fine. i suspect the problem is associated with the abs system computer. | |||
| 11/01/1991 | |||
| Intermittently while driving the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. cause unknown. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Anti lock brakes failed. | |||
| 08/10/1998 | |||
| When brakes were applied in a panic stop , the pedal went to the floor resulting in an extended stopping distance. the dealer is not able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Anti-lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle running through an intersections. | |||
| 02/09/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving on normal road conditions at 25 mph, approaching on stopping vehicles waiting for traffic light to change, consumer commenced to apply the brake pedal and vehicle would not stop. hit the rear of another vehicle . dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1998 | 1 | 05/10/1991 | |
| Abs failed. | |||
| 04/04/1997 | |||
| Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes on regular road conditions during normal braking, the pedal would travel almost to the floorbroad, resulting in extended stopping distance. on march 5, 1998, while driving between 10-15 mph vehicle was involved in a rear end crash when applying the brakes in an emergency situation. *ak | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes failed four times, once resulting in a collision. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 10/01/1992 | ||
| While driving tried to make a sudden stop. pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel, consumer hit a wall. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1997 | 2 | 11/01/1990 | |
| Brake pedal goes to the floor. | |||
| 08/09/1996 | |||
| While driving brakes would not release and went into an uncontrollable skid, resulting in a collision/injury. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1998 | |||
| Brakes:driving approximately 45mph on interstate and attempting to slow down, but could not get the vehicle to slow down enough to stop. ran into the back of another vehicle. cause of failure is unknown. *ak | |||
| 07/27/1993 | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor, and vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 3 miles per hour. dealer has not seen. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Abs brake systems failed, causing brakes to lock up. | |||
| 08/24/1997 | |||
| Coming to a stop and smashed the brake pedal into the truck and the pedal went to the floor. the truck kept going and hit the back of another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 02/28/1996 | ||
| When driving and putting foot on the brakes, and the vehicle will not stop. it takes a longer time before the truck completely stops. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Ea94038, abs system failure; the entire brake system was replaced about month ago, about (2) weeks ago the power booster failed. intermittently when starting the jimmy the abs warning light will come on and not go off. when applying the brakes firmly, the tires feel like they are locking up, the abs sytem kicks in but not properly. vehicle was totaled due to brake failure on 2/21/98. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1993 | |||
| At various speeds brake pedal goes to floor, feels as though it will not stop. sometimes it will lock or feels it is dragging. dealer replaced 3 sets of brakes. | |||
| 12/15/1991 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer tried to stop vehicle stepping on the brake pedal. the vehicle stopped, but not at the moment applied the brakes. the vehicle kept rolling for a few more feet. the consumer took vehicle to a gas station near home and they found that the brake fluid container was cracked and when the consumer took vehicle to dealer they found the master cylinder was cracked they replaced all cracked parts on the braking system. *ak | |||
| 11 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| When applying the brakes sometimes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle doesn't stop. dealer cant fix problem. *ak consumer states there is a slight pull on the steering wheel, sometimes there is a hard pedal, abs light illuminates, dealer has adjusted rear brakes, another dealer stated brain box was giving false readings to front or rear brakes. *slc | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Ea94-038; the defective abs braking system malfunctioned, the brake pedal went to the floor and there was an extended stopping distance which resulted in hitting the vehicle in front, dealer cannot determine problem. *ak *slc | |||
| Owner has abs brakes. vehicle loses brake power under normal braking conditions.owner notes delaer ran abs diagnostic test which determined that entire abs brake system was faulty. *ak | |||
| Driving at approx 25 mph attempting to slow down, applies brakes, pedal goes to floor. begins to pump brakes,vehicle cannot stop. has to downshift gear in order to slow down. dealer put in whole abs system. defect still reoccurs. dealer cannot find problem. it is an intermittent problem, can result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1991 | 2 | 12/31/1993 | |
| At 10,000 miles the front brake pads were totally worn and the rotors were ruined. the pads and rotors were replaced at that time. 10,000 miles later the pads were wiped out again. *ak consumer states he got 27000 miles out of last brake pads, dealer has replaced front rotors and front brake pads due to them being warped. *slc | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| Upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal becomes very hard in some cases. the vehicle pulls to the right, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced the sensor. problem has been corrected. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 10/27/1995 | |||
| Abs brake problems; intermittently, when pushing the brake pedal down the pedal goes all the way to the floor and does not brake. this happens on wet road condtions during normal braking. when contacting dealership, dealer stated that the brakes were not a problem. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1997 | |||
| Ea94-038; when traveling at any speed and upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal is almost to the floorboard, abs light is illuminated on the dash, resulting in extended stopping distance. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1993 | 2 | ||
| -abs: anti-lock brake light on panel remains on continuously. as result vehicle has no abs, only regular braking, according to mechanic. vehicle available for inspection. *ak *slc | |||
| Owner has abs brakes. vehicle does not stop when brakes are applied. also, abs light stays on while drivng. cause has not been determined.vehicle has not been taken to dealer. *ak | |||
| 10/06/1996 | |||
| When driving the vehicle and mashing the brake pedal down the vehicle continues to roll, and then it will stop, also it does this when backing out of the driveway. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1995 | 3 | 06/01/1990 | |
| Anti-lock brakes: when driving at a high rate of speed the truck will just coast and will not stop right away at a low rate. have to push the pedal completely to the floor before can stop.took vehicle in for repair and had a new abs system put in. the problem is still there, and the dealer can't find the problem. *ak the consumer had contacted the manufacturer regarding the continuous problem of brake system. *yh | |||
| 01/09/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1990 | ||
| While driving abs brakes are puslsating. also, brake pedal goes to the floor when brakes used. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | 01/23/1993 | |
| Abs brakes failed, pedal in a emergency stop goes to the floor and driver has a feeling of driving on ice/extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Vehicle has abs brake system , master cylinder failure, also vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are used and pedal also goes to the floor. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 2 | 12/01/1991 | |
| Poor abs brake performance, during a panic stop situation at 45 mph, the pedal went to the floor and complete brake failure was experienced. *ak consumer states the abs and brake lights are constantly illuminated, dealer stated they could make no repairs to the abs, only they would replace it at a cost of $1500. *slc | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brake system failed, warning light is on constantly. | |||
| 07/25/1996 | 2 | 02/06/1996 | |
| Lost the brakeing system of the truck temporarily, the truck has abs and the light stays lit constantly.*ak | |||
| 04/02/1996 | 4 | 06/24/1991 | |
| Failure of the abs system, when applying force to the brakes that hav ebeen exposed to moisture, the brakes sense the slippage and won't engage, allowing vehicle to continue to move ahead without stopping, pedal goes to the floor, resulting in a crash/injury. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed, pedal went almost to floor, causing accident. *dsh | |||
| 11/15/1995 | |||
| Abs: when applying, they do not reset; rely on normal braking only; abs light comes on, nearly causes accident; also, pedal partially goes to floor, *ak | |||
| 11/15/1995 | |||
| Abs: when applying, they do not reset; rely on normal braking only; abs light comes on, nearly causes accident; also, pedal partially goes to floor, 10-15 mph. | |||
| 01/03/1996 | |||
| The abs system on the truck activates and causes the vehicle not to stop and the brakes lock up. please describe. tt | |||
| While driving, at approx. 25mph, made attempt to slow/stop, brake pedal went to floor, then abs light came, due to computer module malfunction. tt | |||
| 01/11/1995 | |||
| Abs, computer module failed, causing to skid and extended stopping . tt | |||
| 09/20/1995 | |||
| Anti-lock brake failure, loss of brake effectivenes, applied pedal and went to the floor. tt | |||
| 02/01/1992 | |||
| Anti lock brake light came on and system went completely out. tt | |||
| 07/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed twice, once resulting in an accident. *aw | |||
| Abs brakes failed causing him to hit a retainer wall at the side of his house. tt | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs is not working at all. locks up and skids on snow or ice. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 12/15/1991 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer tried to stop vehicle stepping on the brake pedal. the vehicle stopped, but not at the moment applied the brakes. the vehicle kept rolling for a few more feet. the consumer took vehicle to a gas station near home and they found that the brake fluid container was cracked and when the consumer took vehicle to dealer they found the master cylinder was cracked they replaced all cracked parts on the braking system. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/07/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1990 | |
| Brakes failed causing resulting in vehicle collision. | |||
| 03/01/1991 | 2 | 12/31/1993 | |
| At 10,000 miles the front brake pads were totally worn and the rotors were ruined. the pads and rotors were replaced at that time. 10,000 miles later the pads were wiped out again. *ak consumer states he got 27000 miles out of last brake pads, dealer has replaced front rotors and front brake pads due to them being warped. *slc | |||
| 1 | 08/30/1990 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| 02/04/1994 | |||
| When going over any type of bump or hill in the road, the abs brakes kick in, then the vehicle slides forward, replaced brakes to no avail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| When applying brakes front brakes they lock up, and the rear wheels spin back and forth. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1991 | 2 | 12/31/1993 | |
| At 10,000 miles the front brake pads were totally worn and the rotors were ruined. the pads and rotors were replaced at that time. 10,000 miles later the pads were wiped out again. *ak consumer states he got 27000 miles out of last brake pads, dealer has replaced front rotors and front brake pads due to them being warped. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| Rear brakes lock up due to design crimping of backing plate. fluid leaks onto brakes also. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/15/1991 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer tried to stop vehicle stepping on the brake pedal. the vehicle stopped, but not at the moment applied the brakes. the vehicle kept rolling for a few more feet. the consumer took vehicle to a gas station near home and they found that the brake fluid container was cracked and when the consumer took vehicle to dealer they found the master cylinder was cracked they replaced all cracked parts on the braking system. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 2 | 05/01/1993 | |
| Vehicle has abs brake system , master cylinder failure, also vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are used and pedal also goes to the floor. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Ea94038, abs system failure; the entire brake system was replaced about month ago, about (2) weeks ago the power booster failed. intermittently when starting the jimmy the abs warning light will come on and not go off. when applying the brakes firmly, the tires feel like they are locking up, the abs sytem kicks in but not properly. vehicle was totaled due to brake failure on 2/21/98. *ak | |||