GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

DEFINITION: Excessive electrohydraulic pump noise (gurgle, chatter, etc) is present.

Air is trapped in the electrohydraulic pump.

  1. Depress the brake pedal lightly for 30 seconds with the engine OFF.
  2. Repeat the brake pedal depression after 3 minutes if the problem continues.

The noise diminishes with brake use under normal driving conditions.