Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

I own two very similar gm made vans, a 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and a 1994 Chevrolet lumina apv van. Both had sudden brake failure due to the rear brake line bursting, in exactly the same place! both had current inspections. This is very dangerous. I had to replace the rear brake lines on both vans. The fact that they failed at exactly the same point in the rear brake line makes me think this is a design flaw. When the line failed and was repaired, I also replaced the same line on the other side and found it weak and ready to burst. I still see many of these gm vans on the road and feel this is a safety hazard. I am filing this complaint twice, one for each car.

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Consumer states that while his wife was driving she lost brake availability. Consumer said that the brakes went spongy. Took vehicle to the dealership, but did not have it repaired by the dealership because of the expense. He said that the tubing went bad. He has never heard of this kind of a problem with a new vehicle.

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Right door window inoperative-would not go back up. Left door window inoperative-would not go back up. (December 2002) window wiper arm rubbed hole in brake line, caused brakes to fail resulting in accident.

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While performing a requested tire rotation, mechanic noted that one of the front brake lines had been nearly cut through due to rubbing against the brake caliper. Service advisor called to notify me of the problem, which is covered under warranty. However, he was extremely careful to explain to me the potentially catastrophic nature of the problem. Furthermore, he went on to assure me that he was most concerned about my safety. The service advisor's name was "rod".

Consumer states that after recall 01v264000 repairs were done for sliding door, door still will not stay closed. The last time the vehicle was repaired, the problem has reoccured, and was worse than before. The door opens when vehicle is in park. Now it doesn't open with the remote. Consumer states this vehicle has been problematic since purchase. The windshield leaks. The windshield has been replaced twice and taken out and resealed twice. The brakes have been relined twice.