Brake linings had to be replaced at 30,000 miles and just about every 30,000 miles after that. The rear end went out at about 72,000 miles and had to be replaced at a cost of about $1800. We were on a trip from Kentucky to Alabama on June 23,2000, and the power brake booster went out. We were forced to travel with brakes that sounded like there was a horrible air leak every time you applied them, and the pedal went to the floor. The ABS light had come on in June, 1999, but we had recently paid $1800 for replacement of the rear end, and were told that our regular brakes would do fine, so we waited. When we heard that a recall had been called on that ABS system we called the dealer numerous times, but they always said that they hadn't received any information from GM about it yet. We finally got a recall notice in the mail about 2 weeks ago, almost a year after it was announced. When the rear end went out, we had been hearing a strange rumbling noise that got progressively louder. We took the car to severral local mechanics, but they couldn't find anything wrong. After a few weeks we took it to the dealer and they had to replace the whole rear end. Now it is beginning to make the same sound, and they will check that tomorrow. They took my car today to check the brakes and said that the power brake booster was bad and the master cylinder was bad. That alone will cost over $700. They said that the whole ABS module was bad, and if we want that fixed it will be about $1000 dollars more. If they decide that the rear end is bad again, that will add another $1800 dollars again, I guess. This vehicle has been driven mainly by me and my husband (51 & 52 yrs old)-- around town and on the highway to visit our kids and pick up grandkids. It has not been misused, and has had all maintenance work done.

- Mayfield, KY, USA

Bad brake booster is making loud noise.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

When brakes were applied pedal became hard and went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing the power booster to go. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.

- Plainview, NY, USA

Electric power booster failed.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

EA94-038; ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to touch the floor and extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Dealer replaced brake vacuum booster system/pads and shoes. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Bullhead City, AZ, USA

Owner has ABS brakes; while driving vacuum booster failed. Dealer also replaced the egr valve.

- West Desmoines, IA, USA

ABS brake failure, applied the brakes, impact 12:00 position, speed 30mph, the brakes pedal became very hard, complete loss of effectiveness. Prior to accident, dealer attempted to repair, however was unsuccessful, accident was caused because the power booster failed, consumer states brakes still do not work properly.

- Plantation, FL, USA

Failure on the brake booster, causing loss of power assist.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

ABS brakes; when applying brakes, driver heard hissing noise w/pedal pushing foot back off. Dealer states internal leak vacuum booster.

- Miramar , FL, USA