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 | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PIT-3665-A | 07/01/2008 | 10028790 | General motors: on all 1988-2009 full size chevrolet/gmc pickups, utilities and vans, the brake pedal will move down or self apply during full lock turns or near full lock turns. chevrolet astro and gmc safari vans; hummer 2 are included. | 05/29/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91052 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/22/1991 | 06/10/1991 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA91028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/10/1991 | 06/30/1992 | BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/30/2009 | 277500 | 1 | |
| Loss of brake action due to instant fluid loss. brake line ruptured due to extreme and isolated corrosion in brakeline located area of gasoline tank (forward of rear axle on driver's side.) no notice or prior events leading to failure. have noted many internet complaints of this nature and location on both gmc safari and chevrolet astro vans and silverado light trucks - year and/or mileage not a factor. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/2009 | 174000 | 1 | 02/01/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 gmc safari. the contact noticed that the abs warning indicator consistently illuminates on the instrument panel. secondly, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle skids. he is in the process of notifying a dealer in reference to the failures. the failure mileage was 174,000 and current mileage was 175,000. updated 04-23-09 *bf updated 04/24/09.*jb | |||
| 03/26/2000 | 2 | ||
| No summary listed for above vhicle.*ak | |||
| 11/15/1997 | 3 | 02/01/1991 | |
| Brakes stopped but acted very slow and loss of brake pedal a few times after it happened. brake system has now lost the anti-lock system completely and was given a price of $1500 to replace. i believe this it extreamly toohigh. *ak | |||
| Whenever the vehicle is turned on the abs warning light comes on. mechanic says the sensor needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1999 | |||
| Whenever brakes are applied vehicle would be thrown into another lane. first, brakes on driver's side, would lock up. took to dealer & mechanic repaired entire brake system. the problem has reappeared & was informed its the abs. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1998 | |||
| Abs brake problems. upon applying the brakes hard to avoid a crash, traveling about 25 mph, the anti lock warning ligh cam eon. when taken to the dealership, the anti-lock brake computer was replaced. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 11/23/1998 | 02/01/1991 | ||
| Was told the unit would have to be replaced at a cost of $1200. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1991 | |
| While driving at approx 15 mph prepairing to stop, weather condition was dry, rear ended vehicle in front. went to apply brakes, heard noise ,no reaction, no skid marks from wheels. dealership cannot find problem. changed brakepads and shoes/rotors/master cylinder. this defect can result in an accident. *ak serpentine belt replaced due to causing noise. transmission slipping, dealer found no problems. front brakes worn to sensors, dealer has replaced rear brake drums replaced, front caliper dragging. consumer states frost coming out of vents at times. oil pressure display unstable and intermittent, dealer replaced oil pressure sending unit replaced. wind noise around driver door. *slc | |||
| 03/25/1992 | 2 | 09/10/1991 | |
| Antilock brakes failed twice. | |||
| 12/22/1995 | 2 | 05/01/1991 | |
| Poor abs brake performance, complete brake failure was experienced during a panic stop situation. *ak *jb | |||
| On dry road when applied the brake somtimes brake doesn't hold, have abs anti-lock brakes. please describe . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Abs anti-lock brake warning light keep come on . tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 128500 | 2 | 05/31/1995 |
| Numerous complaints identical to those experienced by other owners of this vehicle type. twice now when applying brakes in a panic situation the abs system failed and warning light came on. replaced ecu on brake system once now dealer informs that is must be replaced again at a cost of $1200. i believe this is an extravagant maintenance expense every time you need the anti-lock portion of the braking system. also had to replace front drive shaft due to failure, must replace idler arms every two years due to failure and also had to replace the electrical connecters on the blower switch due to overheating and melting the switch. *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1991 | |
| While driving at approx 15 mph prepairing to stop, weather condition was dry, rear ended vehicle in front. went to apply brakes, heard noise ,no reaction, no skid marks from wheels. dealership cannot find problem. changed brakepads and shoes/rotors/master cylinder. this defect can result in an accident. *ak serpentine belt replaced due to causing noise. transmission slipping, dealer found no problems. front brakes worn to sensors, dealer has replaced rear brake drums replaced, front caliper dragging. consumer states frost coming out of vents at times. oil pressure display unstable and intermittent, dealer replaced oil pressure sending unit replaced. wind noise around driver door. *slc | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brake system replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1991 | |
| While driving at approx 15 mph prepairing to stop, weather condition was dry, rear ended vehicle in front. went to apply brakes, heard noise ,no reaction, no skid marks from wheels. dealership cannot find problem. changed brakepads and shoes/rotors/master cylinder. this defect can result in an accident. *ak serpentine belt replaced due to causing noise. transmission slipping, dealer found no problems. front brakes worn to sensors, dealer has replaced rear brake drums replaced, front caliper dragging. consumer states frost coming out of vents at times. oil pressure display unstable and intermittent, dealer replaced oil pressure sending unit replaced. wind noise around driver door. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/15/1994 | |||
| Rear axle seal goes out causing fluid to leak onto rear brake pads; repaired approximately every 6 months; brakes not consistent; excessive effort. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1991 | |
| While driving at approx 15 mph prepairing to stop, weather condition was dry, rear ended vehicle in front. went to apply brakes, heard noise ,no reaction, no skid marks from wheels. dealership cannot find problem. changed brakepads and shoes/rotors/master cylinder. this defect can result in an accident. *ak serpentine belt replaced due to causing noise. transmission slipping, dealer found no problems. front brakes worn to sensors, dealer has replaced rear brake drums replaced, front caliper dragging. consumer states frost coming out of vents at times. oil pressure display unstable and intermittent, dealer replaced oil pressure sending unit replaced. wind noise around driver door. *slc | |||