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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 05V287📅 Jun 20, 2005

2005 Buick Terraza & 2005 Chevrolet Uplander + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V287000
Manufacturer recall #
05059
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
14,600
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Owner phone
1-866-608-8080
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 14, 2005
Built
Feb 1, 2005 – Apr 30, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
GM recall no. 05059. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V287 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V287?

2005 Buick Terraza & 2005 Chevrolet Uplander + 2 more. 14,600 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Buick dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-608-8080.