Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's parking brake system might not work properly, which could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly while stopped on a steep hill.
Risk if Unfixed
If the parking brake isn't working right, you might experience unusual braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and the rear of your vehicle might make a noise. This could lead to your vehicle moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll need to take your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll inspect the parking brake system and replace the rear brake caliper if it's not working correctly. This service is free, and you can contact the manufacturer at one of these phone numbers for more information: Buick (1-866-608-8080), Chevrolet (1-800-630-2438), Pontiac (1-800-620-7668), or Saturn (1-800-972-8876).
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TO MEET THE STANDARD, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT MOVE FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN STOPPED ON A STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (N). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAILED THIS TEST.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNINTENDED BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIPPAGE AT EACH REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND REPLACE THE CALIPER IF LEVER SLIPPAGE IS IDENTIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
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