3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,783 miles

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problem #6

Nov 102017

Express

  • 164,000 miles
Wheel bearings and tires are because of re-call on the torg is not align put brand new tires on and the tires are already bald in the front.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #5

Apr 042017

Express

  • 30,000 miles
I manage a fleet of 53 school buses, model years ranging from 2008 to 2015. I have noticed a trend with the hydro boosters and master cylinders, they tend to leak internally on these GM vehicles some have begun to leak as early as 30,000 miles. I expect to have to replace all of these components, on every bus in the near future. As the fleet ages the trend is getting increasingly worse. I believe this is a dangerous situation because I am vigilant with keeping up on this issue, however I am not sure that the general public will have the same understanding about the danger of this design flaw. I have had buses come in bleeding brake fluid or hydraulic fluid.

- City Of Industry Ca., CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 022013

Express 8-cyl Diesel

  • 13,000 miles
Traveling at 50 to 55mph I make a easy brake application and the front wheels will start oscillating until the front goes into a violent shake. Releasing the brake will stop the shaking. This is a cutaway school bus. I'm the mechanic and the driver brought it to my attention. She noticed it while braking on a downhill. I was able to duplicate it on a level surface. Haven't found the fix yet.

- Wheatland, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 202013

Express

  • 14,500 miles
Parking brake cable found rubbing on the hydraulic service brake line, forward of the rear axle on drivers side of chassis. Wear is evident on hydraulic service brake line and parking cable, along with component parking brake assembly was stuck under.

- Oakland, TN, USA

problem #2

Feb 052013

Express 8-cyl

  • 5,000 miles
This is a brand new bus, GM chassis. It has a limited slip differential. The brake lines are routed in front of the rear differential. Twice, we have had rocks hit the brake line and sheer it off causing total brake failure. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Tribune, KS, USA

problem #1

Sep 222012

Express 8-cyl

  • 200 miles
Violent shaking while applying brakes.

- Petaluma, CA, USA