CONSUMER STATES WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VAN PULLS TO THE LEFT. VAN CHECKED BY DEALER WHO REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS. CONSUMER ADVISED WHILE DRIVING AGAIN HAD TO SUDDENLY APPLY BRAKES AND VAN PULLED TO THE LEFT ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. VAN CHECKED AGAIN BY DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT A DUROSTOP NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON VAN TO EQUA…
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CONSUMER STATES WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKES VAN PULLS TO THE LEFT. VAN CHECKED BY DEALER WHO REPLACED PADS AND ROTORS. CONSUMER ADVISED WHILE DRIVING AGAIN HAD TO SUDDENLY APPLY BRAKES AND VAN PULLED TO THE LEFT ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION. VAN CHECKED AGAIN BY DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT A DUROSTOP NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED ON VAN TO EQUALIZE PRESSURE ON BRAKE PADS. VAN DID NOT HAVE COMPONENT WHEN PURCHASED NEW IN 01/97. NLMTHE GAS GAUGE BOUNCES ERRATICALLY WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE CONCERNING THIS DEFECT, TO NO AVAIL. *JG
NHTSA ODI #8019874
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF MILES ON BRAKE ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #892987
Mileage unknown · Dec 10, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
ARE THERE ANY RECALLS ON THESE DEFECTIVE PARTS? IF SO PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW? NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P265/R161 )
NHTSA ODI #715888
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
REAR END AXLE SEEMS TO RUN HOT AND NOISE PRESENT, REAR END COVER PLATE PAINT HAS PEELED OFF DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. *YC
NHTSA ODI #548929
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #710914
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 1998
SeatsService Brakes, Hydraulic
SEAT HINGE PIERCED THROUGH SEAT.
NHTSA ODI #541376
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES GRAB AND RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA ODI #531630
Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 1998
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Air
BRAKES FAILED, ATTEMPT REPAIR SEVERAL TIMES, MASTER CYLINDER, DUE TO FLUID LEAKAGE, ABS LIGHT STAYED ON, BRAKES SO HOT THE ROTORS WERE GLOWING AND THE SMOKE WAS POURING OFF THE FRONT END.
NHTSA ODI #531222
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #518587
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NHTSA investigations
3
EA98024 · Fuel Leaks From The Vapor Canister
Opened Nov 10, 1998 · Closed Apr 20, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
In January 1998, GM issued the technical service bulletin describing conditions which may result in fuel leakage from the emission vapor canister.According to the bulletin, when the subject vehicles are parked on an incline, with a full tank of gasoline, fuel can flow into the vapor canister.The remedy is to replace of the vapor canister, both rollover valve assembles, and the associated piping.In April 1998, ODI opened Service Query 98-005 to understand GM's rationale for issuance of a service bulletin on a matter that appeared to result in fuel leakage, an issue that is usually address by conducting a safety recall campaign.On November 10, 1998 the SQ was elevated to an Engineering Analysis (EA98-024) to investigate an alleged defect in the fuel tank rollover valve system in certain 1996 through 1997 Chevrolet Trucks and OMC Full Size 010-030 panel and passenger vans.
SQ97020 · Unintended Release Of The Rear Hatch
Opened Oct 6, 1997 · Closed Nov 19, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
GM REPORTED THAT THIS TSB WAS ORIGINATED AFTER A PLANT ENGINEER EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM.THIS WAS A PLANT GENERATED COMPLAINT. ODI HAS NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.GM REPORTED 6 FROM OWNERS BEING PUZZLED BY THE HATCH AJAR LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT, NOR A TREND, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
EA97007 · Steering Shaft Separations
Opened Apr 17, 1997 · Closed Mar 12, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
COUPLING BOLTS, JOINING THE STEERING SHAFT, MAY SEPARATE.IN SOME CASES, TOTAL UNFORESEEN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY RESULT.
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