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NHTSA Engineering Analysis EA88035

Engineering Analysis · POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE · Opened 1988-07-18 · Closed 1990-10-31

Investigation

Action number
EA88035
Type
Engineering Analysis
Open date
1988-07-18
Close date
1990-10-31
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Affected makes
CHEVROLET; GMC
Affected components
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Affected model years
1988
Affected (make, year) variants
6

Summary

SUMMARY: COMPLAINTS ALLEGE POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCLUDING EXCESSIVE STOPPING DISTANCE, INABILITY TO LOCK FRONT WHEELS, OR PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR OF A NEW DESIGN FOR THESE MODELS. POSSIBLE INSUFICIENT POWER ASSIST ON SOME VEHICLES. ALL TRUCKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.

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