Rear brakes

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Chevrolet vehicles. Closed 16 August 1988.

Investigation
EA87009
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
21 January 1987
Closed
16 August 1988

What NHTSA investigated

Analysis: the proposed GM changes should reduce the front-bias in therear brake system.however there is no indication that GM will retrofitthe 1985 and 1986 model year vehicles.reports indicate that the problemmay not lie in the brake biasing system, but rather in malfunctioningor improperly designed rear brake adjusters.status: analyzing response from GM dated 5/12/87.AWAITING reply from nhtsa's legal staff concerning gm's response.told to sit on it a while by mr. Parker at 8/20/87 briefing.after legal's reply, the data will be updated and an actiondecision will be forwarded for supervisor's review.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ChevroletASTRO1985–1986
GMCSAFARI1985–1986

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.