NHTSA recall 04V045000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V045000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 04004 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 2004-02-04 |
| Owners notified | 2004-06-18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 68875 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The 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.
Notes
GM RECALL NO. 04004.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
|---|---|
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS | Built 2003-06-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 CHEVROLET TAHOE | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 GMC SAVANA | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2004 GMC SAVANA | Built 2003-06-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 GMC SIERRA | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 GMC SIERRA | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 GMC YUKON | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 GMC YUKON | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 GMC YUKON XL | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-07-31. |
| 2004 GMC YUKON XL | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2003 HUMMER H2 | Built 2003-05-01 to 2003-06-30. |
| 2004 HUMMER H2 | Built 2003-06-01 to 2003-06-30. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 130522001B | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service |
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| 130522001A | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service |
| 130522001 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service |
| 23-NA-144 | 2023-09-15. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns. |
| PIT3665L | 2022-11-21. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
| PIP4723F | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| PIT3665J | 2020-08-10. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
| PIT3271J | 2019-12-09. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection. |
| PIT3665H | 2019-07-08. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
| PIT3665G | 2019-06-10. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.