2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 44%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,438miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager, 44% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,438 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 7/15/2009 after leaving lima, mt on our way to basin mt, I noticed brakes seemed to be grabbing, so made sure to downshift on all hills. As we pulled into campground at basin, heard metal to metal on brakes. Assuming new brake pads needed, ordered them from nearest workhorse dealer in great falls, mt, drove 130 miles; paid for them and returned. Pulled front left wheel & discovered rotor was cracked on outboard rotor surface. Pulled front right wheel and found rotor cracked in two places on outside surface. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280097, filed 2009-08, 39,876 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager rv. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal odor of burning rubber from the brakes. The contact pulled over and notice the brake caliper on the front passenger side was locked. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the calipers, brake pads and wheel bearings replaced. After the repair, the contact received notification of NHTSA recall campaign id number: 09v245000(service brakes, hydraulic). The contact called the manufacturer regarding reimbursement and the manufacturer denied the contact's request. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356552, filed 2010-09, 19,000 miles“2004 gulfstream sunvoyager with engine or transmission issues. Mechanic told the consumer that they would need to have the rear calipers, brake pads, turn rotors, and new ABS sensors and workhorse will not cover any of it. The consumer stated noticed motorhome would not pick up speed and thought there were engine or transmission problems until further investigated by the consumer and stated there was a strong brake smell. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207131, filed 2007-10“The contact owns a 2004 gulfstream Sun Voyager with a workhorse chassis. The contact received a recall notice from the chassis manufacturer in may 2009 regarding recall 09v245000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle had not been repaired according to the recall at the time the complaint was filed. When he called the manufacturer, he was informed that the part was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10327955, filed 2010-04Related recalls
- 09V245000Jul 1, 2009Gulf stream is recalling 15 motorhomes equipped with axles that include bosch zops or zoht pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or…Covers: Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 2003–2007, Independence 2005–2008
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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