NHTSA Recall 04V045000: Service brakes, hydraulic
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68,875 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Cadillac Escalade.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V045000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04004 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | February 4, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 18, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V045000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2003, 2004 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2003, 2004 |
| Cadillac Escalade Ext | 2003, 2004 |
| Chevrolet Avalanche | 2003, 2004 |
| Chevrolet Express | 2003, 2004 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2003, 2004 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2003, 2004 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003, 2004 |
| GMC Savana | 2003, 2004 |
| GMC Sierra | 2003, 2004 |
| GMC Yukon | 2003, 2004 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2003, 2004 |
| Hummer H2 | 2003, 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.