[Administrator]

General Motors has announced it will expand the use of a brake override system to all eligible cars, just as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly opened an investigation into brake issues on GM products that could see a recall of up to 6.2 million vehicles.

The "enhanced smart pedal" technology will be installed on all GM vehicles with an automatic transmission and electronic throttle control by 2012 says GM. The software will allow the brakes to override the throttle if both pedals are pressed simultaneously.

As for the possible recall, NHTSA said it is looking into a situation of brake line corrosion on 6 million GM pickups and SUVs made from 1999-2003 and 189,000 2500 heavy-duty pickups made in 2003. The NHTSA says it has received 110 complaints and allegations of three crashes relating to the loss of braking power due to corroded brake lines.

Toyota recently announced the expansion of a brake override system to all of its vehicles after it recalled million of vehicles due to sticking brake pedals.

More: GM Announces Brake Override System for All Vehicles as Massive Brake Recall Looms on AutoGuide.com

 

[Sandhopper]

There is already a recall on the front brake lines on 99-2004 GM trucks. I had them replaced on my 99, 00, and 04 pick-ups. Corroded brake lines in states that use salt in the winter, or something to that effect. Not sure if there really is a need to put in an override system for the throttle. They do make the ignition or Neutral if necessary. Just don't push both peddles at the same time unless you turn off the TC and want to see some tire smoke.