Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2002 GMC Savana

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2002 GMC Savana.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of GMC Savana

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Electric Antilock problems
1
Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems
1
Brake Fluid Leak problems
1

Brake Electric Antilock problem #1

: the contact stated the vehicle would not stop on wet pavement at 2-3 mph. The vehicle rear ended another vehicle; the contact's vehicle received minor damage. The abs did not activate and the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem #2

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 GMC Savana 2500. The contact stated that the brake line failed with no warning. The vehicle was further inspected and it was noticed that there was extensive rust and corrosion prematurely and the brake lines fractured. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brake fluid ruptured excessively due to the failure of the brake lines. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop who replaced all of the brake line. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. Dyd.

Brake Fluid Leak problem #3

S10 direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent re requesting assistance with the recall of a 2012 general motors vehicle. The consumer stated in March 2015, he received an information letter, not a recall that the brake line may fail due to inadequate clearance. After visiting the GMC dealer, the consumer was informed there were no problem indicators at that time and the part would not be replaced until it failed. On August 19, 2015, while driving on a steep mountain road with an 8% grade, the brakes failed. By using the transmission to assist in braking, the consumer was able to drive the van to a flat area before an accident occurred. All the brake fluid leaked from the reservoir and fluid splashed on the under carriage due to brake line failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed it would take 6-8 days to get the redesigned part. The brake line had a hole in it because it was installed in a known area of inadequate clearance.


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