Brakes - Park Brake lamp Stays ON After Releasing Brake
Bulletin No.: 05-05-26-001Date: April 28, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Park Brake Light Stays On After Park Brake Is Released (Replace Rear Park Brake Cables)
Models:
2004 Cadillac DeVille
2004 Pontiac Bonneville, Bonneville GXP
Condition
Some customers may comment that after releasing the parking brake, the brake light on the instrument panel (IP) stays on.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a weak return spring located at the rear of the parking brake cables.
Correction
Replace the rear parking brake cables with new cables that have a more robust return spring. Refer to the documents below.
^ For Cadillac: Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement Left Rear (SI Document ID 770266) and Park Brake Cable Replacement Right Rear (SI Document ID 770267).
^ For Pontiac: Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement Right Rear (SI Document ID 763665) and Park Brake Cable Replacement Left Rear (SI Document ID 763631).
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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