2022 HARD Brake Pedal On Chevy Malibu, Equinox FIX

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  • Here is a super common issue these newer chevy, gmc products have. Brake pedal becomes hard to press and brake do not work good at all without having to put excessive force down. This is how you fix the issue it is very easy just takes some time to do with some basic tools.
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  • @kctotx9639
    @kctotx9639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very detailed and helpful video ! Took about 20-30 mins for me to change and I’m no mechanic !!

  • @tarinafoster5962
    @tarinafoster5962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I have a 2018 equinox, had to buy the brake booster sensor from the dealership, first took it to oreillys and they hooked up their diagnostic to the suv code came up PO556. The dealership tried to convince me that they were not real readings and to get theirs would be $75. Long story short the safety feature would not let me put the car in drive. It shut off. They just quoted me a price of $2600. Told me my battery was dead is why the car keeps shutting off. I’m buying the sensor with pipe/ tube $66.99. But if I have to watch this a million times I will do it myself

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It’s usually not the sensor. I’ve done tons of these and I want to say 98% of the time it’s the vacuum pump. It will say it’s the booster sensor because the booster Isn’t getting any vacuum from the pump. That’s what I’ve experienced 💁🏻‍♂️

    • @gsassio
      @gsassio ปีที่แล้ว

      @@menjicar 2019 Equinox with 30,000 miles P0556 code. It's either the pressure sensor or the vacuum pump. Do you believe the can be the culprit with so little mileage?

    • @ShanyeWest704
      @ShanyeWest704 ปีที่แล้ว

      2018 Equinox 50k miles the car pretty much went brake less while driving pushing the pedal to the floor no results the pedal wasn’t stiff got the car home got my code reader got code P0556 Just ordered the sensor from the dealer yesterday so arrive tomorrow hope this fixes the problem if not I’ll be replacing the vacuum this weekend as well.

    • @Biffbologna
      @Biffbologna 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@ShanyeWest704did replacing it work?

    • @chuckgt7715
      @chuckgt7715 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So I just replaced the pump and now I get hard brakes at low speeds and it pops up p0556 code should I now just replace the sensor?

  • @timheiberger9134
    @timheiberger9134 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video! They need to do a recall on these cars regarding this manufacturing defect. I lost my brakes today while driving and almost hit another car. Dangerous that this can happen while driving. Same error code so I have the same issue. The master cylinder/brake booster should always draw Vacuum from the engine not a pump that can fail at anytime while you are driving. I am calling Chevrolet tomorrow and filing a consumer complaint. Appreciate your video on this repair which I will do myself. After researching this, this is a common problem with these pumps failing, and a dangerous problem for people who own these cars.

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s unbelievable. It’s super common at one point I was doing 2 a day

    • @timheiberger9134
      @timheiberger9134 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@menjicar ikr, I just took the pump out and I am fishing out of the engine large chunks of metal from the seized up pump with a magnet 🧲. On the pump bigger than life is stamped “made in China” on the pump lol. The screen is tiny in the pump. I am going to have to flush the engine out and change the oil or it will burn out the new pump quickly.

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timheiberger9134 yeah I’ve seen that a few times. Having to fish out a few chunks of metal

    • @ldysman32
      @ldysman32 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s the name of the part required if I may ask?just spent my day changing brake pads for it to only get worse lol

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ldysman32 it’s a vacuum pump for the brake booster

  • @Deemobilemechanic
    @Deemobilemechanic 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am a mobile mechanic and this video was very useful on helping diagnose a customer car. Thanks a lot 💯💪💪

  • @kgarnett21fan
    @kgarnett21fan ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for the video my guy. I bought 19 equinox 3 months ago n my brakes failed while in motion. Almost rear ended someone. Thanks to you I was able to buy part from dealer n install it myself. All cost me $125. This needs to be recalled cus it’s a safety hazard. Imagine if you’re an elderly and have no brakes

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly! Very common issue. I’m glad it saved you money

    • @mikef8056
      @mikef8056 ปีที่แล้ว

      I replaced it last year and it failed on me again while I was out of town this weekend. This is terrible I almost crashed into a car on the highway.

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikef8056 that’s terrible

    • @amirrahman3206
      @amirrahman3206 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happend when .my wife was driving. Got a 2020 eqinox. Very scary

  • @A.Omattic
    @A.Omattic ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this Video, 18 Equinox, My wife and granddaughter were at a Dr. appointment a few days ago and this Hard Brake thing happened to her on the way home, Ive owned Chevys my whole life and never had this problem with any of my cars or trucks. Cant believe this is a problem with the braking system. Should be a recall. 500$ at the dealer. Could of been an ugly accident.
    Also it blew several codes, Power steering and brakes.

  • @cheryljones1239
    @cheryljones1239 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought a 2018 equinox to feel safe driving my young grandchild around, only to find this car is dangerous. My brakes malfunctioned while I was exiting the freeway with my granddaughter in the back seat and we came inches from hitting a garbage truck. Chevy needs to fix this.

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They sure do. Very dangerous and it’s very common

    • @A.Omattic
      @A.Omattic ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha , i left a comment also :)

  • @jasonspain1466
    @jasonspain1466 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This happened to me today in my 2022 Equinox. (31k miles)Brake pedal got stuck 95% of the way, making it very hard to brake. Almost ran a four way stop. Thank God I had just exited the freeway 2 min. earlier.

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very common issue and very dangerous!

    • @malkumhessx1796
      @malkumhessx1796 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This exactly what happened to ke in my 2018 equinox...I was getting off the highway and the brakes just wouldn't go down....thank God nobody was in front of me because it took a while to stop

  • @ripptydevibes2581
    @ripptydevibes2581 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just had one that came apart in shards! Ever see one of those pump shafts sieze and then snap the teeth off it? Cam sprocket has gouges and I only found half of the pieces, other pieces are not recoverable without taking the valve cover off. Ever see that??
    UPDATE: Sent customer to dealer, they had to replace the camshaft $2000
    *If yours comes out in pieces it likely damaged the camshaft reluctor wheel

  • @DANNY_-rf4cv
    @DANNY_-rf4cv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this awesome video

  • @jdub4500
    @jdub4500 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2019 equinox and my brake pedal is really stiff. It just happened today. I swear, if it isn't one thing,it's another. I have 142k on mine. I drive a lot for work

  • @GEARMOAUTO
    @GEARMOAUTO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you ever get any oil pressure codes accompanied with the booster codes?

  • @ezpickin23
    @ezpickin23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video. Thanks for the info!

  • @joshbraswell4642
    @joshbraswell4642 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What tools do I need to fix the vacuum pump on my 2019 Equinox, I’m repairing it this weekend and I just want to make sure I have the correct parts.

  • @juanjcarreno844
    @juanjcarreno844 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excelente video gracias brother.dios te bendiga

  • @scribe8398
    @scribe8398 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, has this issue yesterday.. Driving home and pedal went hard. Managed to drive home but now car doesn't start.. There seems to be liquid leaked from under the part you changed. I can source the part and change it but will it release the brake pedal (currently super hard) and will that then maybe let the car start. Weekend here and no mechanics or OBD2 scanner

  • @marcoscovarrubias2073
    @marcoscovarrubias2073 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if you changed the vacuum pump but have a thump noise brakes are soft but have a thump noise

  • @kayleeharris1883
    @kayleeharris1883 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Changed mines out on my 2019 Malibu now sometimes when I hit pedal makes a crazy sound like it has no air went back checked everything even the actual brake pads everything looks good I NEED HELP IS IT THE BRAKE BOOSTER IS IT A FAULTY VACCUM PUMP CAUSE IT DO SEEM LIKE IT WORKS WHEN IT WANT TO CAUSE SOMETIMES MY BRAKES ARE OK THEN BACK TO THID

  • @Playlistcd
    @Playlistcd ปีที่แล้ว

    I also almost got into a very bad accident driving my POS 2018 Chevy Equinox with the ecotec 1.5 turbo. Brakes got hard on a 75 mph road in the mountains going downhill. We could’ve died. People need to be aware of this. PLEASE DO NOT BUY AN EQUINOX. 2018 AND UP. THESE ARE DEADLY PIECES OF SHT!

  • @FrancWytefromDaMob
    @FrancWytefromDaMob 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Don’t forget that if u don’t change it in time it brakes off and locks up the engine smh!!

  • @bryant25OO
    @bryant25OO ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t seem to get to the bolt on the vacuum pump the hose connected to the intake pump is in the way

  • @bryanwatts4449
    @bryanwatts4449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2016 Malibu that I just replaced this part on. It worked and everything runs like it's supposed to again but immediately after I change the part the check engine light came on. I've never seen the check engine light on in this car before until now. The cheap scanner I have isn't picking up the code but everything seems to be running like it's supposed to. Any suggestions?

    • @kctotx9639
      @kctotx9639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine did the same and it was the crank shaft position sensor

  • @littledamranch8539
    @littledamranch8539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video!. I just replaced this and still brakes to the floor. There is air leaking sound close to the pedal though. Would it be brake booster?

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes if hissing noise is coming from brake booster it is the booster that is leaking

  • @dartalienguard
    @dartalienguard 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yea don’t by a Chevy Cruze or Malibu.
    That brake pump is junk all over! Stupid idea and they do not even come good for it.

  • @dylansteffens7002
    @dylansteffens7002 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *Diagnostic - Check Engine Light: P1101 INTAKE AIR FLOW PERFORMANCE ,P0556 BRAKE BOOSTER PERFORMANCE AND PERFORMED INTAKE PRESSURE TEST AND FAIL AND LOW VACUMM AT BRAKE PUMP AND CAM OVER HEATED CAUSING TIMING WHEEL TO TURN AND CAM NEED REPLACE AND VACUMM PUMP

    • @dylansteffens7002
      @dylansteffens7002 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is what I got in the report when I took it to the dealer and they gave me a quote of $3200. Would replacing the booster solve this?

  • @Nickisrude
    @Nickisrude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What size was the bolt on the bracket holding that black hose I've tried every socket and nothing fits the damn thing

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว

      Should be a 10mm or 8mm

    • @Nickisrude
      @Nickisrude ปีที่แล้ว

      @@menjicar I'll try that out today

  • @dannytienda3419
    @dannytienda3419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why was there no rubber sealer?

  • @maikata329
    @maikata329 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So here is an interesting turn on this garbage design from GM. What might happen if the booster locks up internally? Something is going to break. And it was the housing around the shaft for the coupling where it connects to the exhaust cam shaft. Guess what else is attached to the exhaust cam shaft? The cam position reluctor that rotates on the cam and gives the pulse to the Exhaust CAM sensor to tell the ECM the timing of the two cam shafts. So when this thing came apart at 80 MPH not only did I lose power to the point where the engine died, I had a very hard brake pedal that I wasn't ready. Fortunately this didn't cause an accident. But it will. So for the this idiotic design that should have been a $100 repair and maybe 30 minutes I have to take the top of the engine apart to get to the cam to realign the reluctor on the cam shaft. There is another TH-cam video about the P00014 and P00017 cam position problem where he shows the reluctor out of alignment. th-cam.com/video/Icb_bgwKmHk/w-d-xo.html here is the video for the cam shaft.

    • @frankm6612
      @frankm6612 ปีที่แล้ว

      Think this is what is wrong with mine right now.exactly same thing. It won’t stay on. Brake is hard. Same codes.

    • @sm14852
      @sm14852 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What is the year make and model of your vehicle? Did you ever fix the problem? I'm having the exact same issues on my 2018 Chevy Equinox.

    • @maikata329
      @maikata329 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sm14852it was 2018 Malibu. Replaced the vac pump and aligned the cam position sensor in the front cam that was knocked out of position by the broken chunks of aluminum

  • @drinksup
    @drinksup ปีที่แล้ว

    Changed the pump and sensor still hard break pettle

  • @roypatterson4471
    @roypatterson4471 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do get part from 4:42

  • @rik3749
    @rik3749 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question. I have to drive home from Arizona to El paso and the engine light turns on and off. I went to autozone and they gave me the clde p0556 . But the lights off right now. What u think ?

    • @guttaboizent
      @guttaboizent 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you get the
      vaccume pump and if so
      did it fix it

    • @rik3749
      @rik3749 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@guttaboizent no it went away for now and last time it came on was like 5 weeks ago but it was on briefly. The service light that is.

  • @tarinafoster5962
    @tarinafoster5962 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u

  • @pjj12345789
    @pjj12345789 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All you have to do is clean it

  • @trucker_racksssss9068
    @trucker_racksssss9068 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where’s the best place to order one

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว

      Dealer or eBay 🤔

  • @marcshuell
    @marcshuell ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2018 Terrain has this issue and more, have to change valve cover because the pump froze. When will GM take this problem to a recall ? It was done for other years with this issue, my kids were in my car when my pump went out and I almost put the car into a big rock. BTW the other years have this same pump and the recall changed the pump style.

  • @pstreetgarage7304
    @pstreetgarage7304 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Does a Chev Cruze have the same pump ?

  • @Derrick-Martinez
    @Derrick-Martinez ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the brake booster?

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s the vacuum pump for the brake booster

  • @rayman9090
    @rayman9090 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What was the spray you used??

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brake cleaner but you can even use rubbing alcohol or gas something that will clean but will evaporate so it doesn’t go into the engine and stay there

  • @AFatherToTheFatherless
    @AFatherToTheFatherless 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Failed to mention year, make model, and engine size. Instant thumbs down

    • @menjicar
      @menjicar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t think that matters. Follow video

    • @AFatherToTheFatherless
      @AFatherToTheFatherless 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@menjicar failed to take constructive criticism. Two thumbs down 👎🏽👎🏽

  • @JDMSwervo2001
    @JDMSwervo2001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really dislike these cars lol the inside looks like something from fisher price