Brake assist systems depend on vacuum pumps, which serve as essential components. Failures reduce brake performance, trigger fault detection codes, and affect vacuum-based systems. Regular maintenance ...

GM faces class action over failing brake vacuum pumps in Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick Envision. Owners report a sudden loss of power assist.

Back in 2019, General Motors issued a vacuum pump recall on more than 3.4 million trucks and SUVs in the United States. The pumps could cause these vehicles to experience longer stopping distances and ...

The GM brake vacuum pump lawsuit that was filed against the automaker in Illinois earlier this year has been dismissed after the plaintiff settled with GM individually. The suit, which was originally ...

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 FEC7T, FECZT, and FEC9T vehicles. The brake booster vacuum pump assembly may be affected by heat radiating off the exhaust ...

As many Grand National owners will attest, when the Powermaster braking system works-it works well, however when it fails ... all hell breaks loose. Complaints often consist of a fading brake pedal, a ...

After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...