Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 220101 | 01/22/2001 | 618187 | On some vehicles, after turning off the vehicle, the abs motor continues to run. *tt | 04/06/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 10100 | ||
| Brake lines that enter abs control unit rusted out and ruptured | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Failure of abs control module .*mr the failure occurred when the consumer first started the vehicle. the abs light came on and the abs pump/brake modulation system started running. the pump continued to run when i turned off the ignition. the consumer then disconnected the battery to stop the pump from running. when the consumer reconnected the battery, the pump started running again. the repair shop diagnosed the problem as being caused by a defective ebc control module (pn 88982286). consumer feels this could result in a possible loss of brakes. consumer has the defective part. *ph *jb | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Abs brake pump will not stop running. consumer has removed the fuse, dealer has been contacted, but refuses to fix vehicle. *ak *yd | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle started squeaking noise. he took the tire off to check brakes, and rotor case hardened finish, and harden finish was flaking off, due to rusted brakes rotors. also, when applying brakes vehicle vibrated. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| Consumer has noticed that abs brake warning light remains illuminated on the dashboard, indicating a malfunction within the system. cause has not been determined. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2001 | 2 | ||
| While driving throttle stuck wide open, causing loss of vehicle control. applied brakes and vehicle continued to accelerate. put vehicle in neutral to gain control. *ak the dealer replaced the throttle valve body for second time, but it appears the dealer has failed to determine the cause. *yh | |||
| Abs warning light illuminates,indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 12/13/1998 | 3 | 01/18/1999 | |
| Abs system does not work at all. consumer is having trouble when he comes to a sudden stop. contacted dealer, and dealer said there was nothing they could do about it.*ak consumer states that ripples, bumps, and slick conditions cause abs to release brakes and avoids stopping. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 65 mph applied brakes to avoid another vehicle. the pedal went down to the floor. there was no accident nor injuries to report. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the rotors and parts.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle started squeaking noise. he took the tire off to check brakes, and rotor case hardened finish, and harden finish was flaking off, due to rusted brakes rotors. also, when applying brakes vehicle vibrated. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| While backing out of a parking space consumer depressed the brakes and a popping sound was heard. brake pedal descended to the floorboard, and the vehicle coasted to a stop. vehicle was serviced by a technician who determined that a brake line was the cause.*ak | |||