NHTSA Campaign Number
04V045000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Reported to NHTSA: April 2, 2004
Defect Description
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
Safety Consequence
CONSEQUENTLY, THE VALVE O-RING SEAL MAY FRACTURE. STEERING EFFORTS MAY BE SLIGHTLY INCREASED WHILE BRAKING OR PARKING. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, A FRACTURED SEAL MAY REQUIRE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN THE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE SAME VEHICLE DECELERATION RATE AS PRIOR TO THE SEAT FRACTURE.
Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE HYDRO-BOOST RELIEF VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463; OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (18)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2004 | Cadillac | Escalade |
| 2003 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV |
| 2004 | Cadillac | Escalade ESV |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Silverado |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Suburban |
| 2003 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2004 | Chevrolet | Tahoe |
| 2003 | GMC | Savana |
| 2004 | GMC | Savana |
| 2003 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2004 | GMC | Sierra |
| 2003 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2004 | GMC | Yukon |
| 2003 | Hummer | H2 |
| 2004 | Hummer | H2 |
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Affected Models
Showing the first 8 affected models. Use the full affected vehicle list above for every tracked year.
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 04V045000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.