NHTSA recall 05V287000
Parking Brake · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' To meet the standard, the vehicle must not move for five minutes when stopped on a steep hill with the parking brake applied and the vehicle in neutral (n). Some of these vehicles failed this test.
Why it matters: When the parking brake is released, the driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting, and a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Unintended vehicle movement could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Buick Terraza, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 2005 Pontiac Montana, 2005 Saturn Relay.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V287000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.