For 1990-2009 cars only
Park Brake Light Stays On After Park Brake is Released (Replace Rear Park Brake Cables)
| 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
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
15236959 | Cable Asm - Park Brk RR | 2 |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
H2887 | Cable, Parking Brake-Rear-Both - Replace | Used Published Labor Operation Time |
