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NHTSA Recall 97V064000: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 156,910 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Buick Park Avenue.

156,910
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
1997
owners notified (May 28)
NHTSA campaign97V064000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Report receivedApril 28, 1997
Owner notificationMay 28, 1997
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.

Safety risk

This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to being during may 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 97V064000

Make and modelModel years
Buick Park Avenue1997
Cadillac Deville1997
Cadillac Eldorado1997
Cadillac Seville1997

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.