I was pulling into my driveway, when the engine started running eratically. When I started to slow down I noticed the brake pedal was hard and it was very difficult to stop. Fortunetly I was going slow or I would have literally gone through my garage. I was able to get the car to a mechanic who replaced the egr valve.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Egr valve malfunctioned, causing vehicle to hesitate and idle.

- Hammond, IN, USA

Engine stalled due to a malfuctioned egr valve. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under recall and repairs would be at consumer's cost.

- Saratoga Spring, NY, USA

Possible egr valve failure causes vehicle to surge and to smell like rotten eggs as per recall G98066. Nlm

- Austin, TX, USA

Vehicle plagued with a wide range of faulty components first failing within the 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty period: 070396 (see 033199)-leaking central port injector replaced @ dealer; subsequent problems noted 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399. 091897 (see 030998): Smoke & flames from driver's side under hood-connection @ junction box repaired @ dealer. Slow start also noted (see 033199). 030998 (see 091897): Wires under hood smoked-ignition switch shorted out & replaced @ independent repair facility. Also noted wipers not working (see 112198). 042098: Pinion seal leaking/replaced @ independent facility/check engine light on-rough start (see 033199). 060198: Heat/smoke @ dash & alarm malfunctioning-short in driver side seat lumbar support switch wiring repaired @ independent facility. 112198 (see 030998): Windshield wiper motor assembly replaced @ independent facility/hard starting also noted (see 033199). 022399: Egr valve replaced @ dealer but 0699-code 32 on computer @ independent facility (egr valve); dealer advised central port injector leaking (see 070396). 033199: Central port injector replaced again, @ independent facility (originally replaced 070396, reported faulty 091897, 042098, 112198, 022399). 070499: Anti-lock brakes failed @ 65 mph, resulting in tripped rollover & 3 injuries-vehicle totalled; wheels locked, skidded 300' on straight stretch of road (wet/dry). Injuries included severe lacerations from broken glass, contusions, seat belt burn @ neck (seat belts non-adjustable), and abrasions. Manufacturer has been contacted (072299).

- Houston, TX, USA

Was at stop light and egr valve became stuck due to carbon buildup. Also, vacuum presure to master cylinder was not slowing brakes at low speeds. Have no brake pressure.

- Ilk Grove, CA, USA

Numerous problems have arisen since the purchase of the car. The egr valve was replaced at 34000 miles, the O2 sensor was replaced at 35000 miles, the windshield wipers failed before the recall, presently the car can only intermittantly be switched between 4 hi, 4 lo and 2 hi, the air condiitoner went out at 35000 miles, the seat was off track right after purchase, the hydraulic arms for the rear glass get stuck in the up position if left open for more than 5 minutes. The car only has 42000 miles on it and has had a high number of nuisance problems.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

When applying the brakes the pedal locked and would not go down. Driver had to use parking brake to stop. Dealer replaced the egr valve for the second time.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

The egr valve has failed numerous times in the recent past. Either this part is defective, or some other component is contributing to its failure. According to my mechanic, he has seen a number of GMC vehicles with this engine type that have had similar failures.

- Houston, TX, USA

Egr valve failure. Also, brake booster failed, causing vehicle to swerve to the right, narrowly missed plowing into a line of traffic that stopped for a red light.

- Yaupon Beach, NC, USA

Egr valve corroded resulting in sticking in the open piston thus losing all vacuums and causing the brakes to fail completely.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

While driving vehicle on wet surfaces or over bumps, the ABS brakes skidded, causing vehicle not to stop properly when braking. Also, egr valve stuck open, causing loss of brakes.

- Metairie, LA, USA

EA94-038; upon making a gradual stop the pedal became very hard to depress, pedal travaeled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the egr valve. Dealer stated that the vehicle had no brakes due to the egr valve sticking and no vaccum to booster.

- Hampton, GA, USA

While driving on highway suddenly there was loss of brake and engine power, applied brakes with no braking effect, pedal very stiff; also, egr valve had piece of carbon stuck inside which prohibited brake/engine from performing, speed 65 mph, no accident.

- Salisbury, NC, USA