C0277

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9999 BRAKE PARTS BENDIX

Brake light do with cruise control something like....... Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs C0161/C0277 set (perform repair as outlined). [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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2008 PONTIAC G6 with 43000.0 miles

My brake lights are staying on all the time, but when i push the brakes they turn off. This happens alongside the service traction control light being displayed. When this occurs my brakes are not as responsive, which caused me to be into an accident because i was unable to stop in time. I have taken it in 3 times, and spend hundreds of dollars so far on this issue. It still isn't fixed, and nobody knows what is going on. With the brake lights staying on, it is only a matter of time until i get rear ended. This isn't the first complaint about this, i think a recall is in order. updated 01/31/13*lj the consumer stated the traction control light came on the dash, stating it had turned off. The consumer stated he didn't think much of it at first, but then he noticed when the brake pedal was pressed hard to the floor a even relatively low speeds, the brakes didn't respond as they should; basically the brakes were not effective when having to stop suddenly. The consumer was informed the brake lights were staying on all the time, as he was driving, but would go out, when the brake pedal was pressed. Also, when the traction control light illuminated on the dash and the cruise control would not engage. The repair shop found a code of C0277 brake pedal position sensor defective. They replaced the brake pedal sensor. Within a couple of days, after the repair, the problem occurred again, which then resulted in an accident. The consumer stated he was driving at a low speed, and the person in front of him stopped suddenly and he stated he should have been able to stop, but the brakes malfunctioned and he rear ended another vehicle. The consumer returned to the repair shop, to see why the brake lights were staying on. The repair shop found a bad brake light switch. They replaced the switch and recalibrated the brake pedal position sensor. They also found an internal fault within the control module and replaced it. After he left the repair shop, about a mile down the road, the problem happened again. The repair
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,

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2008 PONTIAC G6 with 33600.0 miles

Brake lights self-illuminate, canceling cruise control functions as a result. General motors has issued a technical service bulletin on this issue (#08-05-22-009: intermittently brake lights (stop lamp) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtc C0161/C0277 set (perform repair as outlined) - (dec 4, 2008) ), enough vehicles are affected by this issue to warrant a safety recall.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING SERVICE BRAKES

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2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU with 92000.0 miles

06/18/2013 sudden onset of steering pulling to the rt and popping @ brake pedal & steering wheel. Svc: rotate & balance * did not fix problem. 06/23-service traction/traction off on dic. Svc: scanned for codes-told to bring back when display on dic. 07/22 brake light out. Svc: replaced bulb. 07/23 scanned for codes 3 times, checked battery/alternator. 09/11 brake job, turned rotors, ran scan, pulled bcm (passenger side) checked for fretting corrosion. 09/19 service traction finally on dic- replaced brake light switch, reset codes. 57 miles later warning back on. Scanned for codes-multiple codes. 09/20 ran scan while driving (svc traction not on dic)- multiple codes * recommended contact Chevrolet to be diagnosed - too many codes. Called chev. Customer service- referred to dealer. 10/03 @ dealer: cs request scan for codes - has stabilitrac-tcontrol on-brake light on but press brakes and lights go off-diag only perf diag test ebcm code C056100 bcm code C0277 00. *replace bpp sensor, clean apply dielectric to bcm conn., relearn bpp sensor and clear codes. $212.23. On same wo: cs: steering will pull or twitch lft to rt **perform spec. Policy 10183 steering assist. $0. **10/21@7:30am transporting my 2 disabled children to school, took rt and completely lost steering. Called for tow to dealer**cspower steering light comes on-steering tightens up-won't steer-then light goes off and steering comes back on. Perfdiag test code C0545 diag ps. Replace column & setup position sensor turning & torque sensor $763.08. **did not fix steering popping & pulling. Called dealer in nov. Wanted $65 diag. Fee. 02/02 took to independent shop: lubed intermediate shaft per tsb did not fix. 02/11 svc traction back on!!! Called dealer, told to bring in when on dic to scan for codes - really! Wanted another $65.Cannot afford to take into dealer. 04/03/14 steering popping and pulling! Unsafe car!!!
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL STEERING

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2001 HONDA ACCORD with 148000. miles

Transmission slips and clunks when shifting from first to second gear. Srs light illuminated on dash. Side airbag light illuminates intermittently. the consumer stated the traction control light came on the dash, stating it had turned off. The consumer stated he didn't think much of it at first, but then he noticed when the brake pedal was pressed hard to the floor a even relatively low speeds, the brakes didn't respond as they hosuld.; basically the brakes were not effecgtive when having to stop suddenly. The consumer was informed the brake lights were staying on all the time, as he was driving, but would go out, when the brake pedal was pressed. Also, when the traction control light illuminated on the dash and the cruise control would not engage. The repair shop found a caode of C0277 brake pedal position sensor defective. They replaced the brake pedal sensor. Within a couple of days, after the repair, the problem occurred again, which then resulted in an accident. The consumer stated he was driving at a low speed, and the person in front of him stopped suddenly and he stated he should have been able to stop, but the brakes malfunctioned and he rear ended another vehicle. The consumer returned to the repair shop, to see why the brake lights were staying on. The repiar shop found a bad brake light switch. They replaced the switch and recalibrated the brake pedal position sensor. They also found an internal fault within the control module and replaced it. After he left the repair shop, about a mile down the road, the problem happened again. The repair shop found a a bad connection from the ebcm to the brake light switch.
POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS