Power Assist Brake problems of the 2001 GMC Safari

Three problems related to power assist brake have been reported for the 2001 GMC Safari. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Assist Brake problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2001

With the engine off the vehicle had no braking ability and the pedal went to the floor, the consumer was letting the van roll back to allow another vehicle to get out of the driveway, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the vehicle was operating as designed per gms specs. Nlm.

2 Power Assist Brake problem

Consumer stated that when the engine is not started there are no brakes, and the pedal goes to the floor. This happened when the van drifts back by taking it out of gear, consumer states vehicle is equipped with hydroboost brakes and this problem with the vehicle should not be happening.

3 Power Assist Brake problem

Consumer stated that when the engine is not started there are no brakes, and the pedal goes to the floor. This happened when the van drifts back by taking it out of gear, consumer states vehicle is equipped with hydroboost brakes and this problem with the vehicle should not be happening.




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