Ongoing erratic operating of ABS system; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop and brakes still appear not to be working properly, resulting in extended stopping distance. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter. Contacting dealer for appointment.
1992 Chevrolet Astro brakes complaints
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Whenever ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Sometimes would lock up unexpectedly. Had been to dealer & had ABS brakes repaired. The braking problem has reappeared.
While driving at 35 MPH and applying the brakes, brake pedal went half way to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end the vehicle in front.
When driving at 60 MPH or more and applying the brakes pedal is hard and won't go down. Consumer has to wait until the vehicle slows down below 60 MPH and apply the brakes, and then vehicle will come to a stop.
When applying brakes the pedal goes to the floor, and the vehicle does not stop. Also there is a honking noise coming from the brakes. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
Anti-brake system experience lock-up. Vehicle has to be cooled off, then the brakes would release by themselves. Dealer notifed, informing consumer that nothing could be done unless consumer picks up the expenses for repairs. Seeking help or further information from the federal safety agency. *ak
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We have had problems stopping the van. When you use the brakes you must be very very familiar with them and not hit them hard, they must be applied very gently otherwise they will not stop the vehicle. It will just keep on going they lock up or something, I am not a mechanic and the word lock up might not be right. The bottom line is they do not stop the van if you do not apply just the right amount of pressure. In an emergency they would be extremely dangerous. We always just lived with it and adapted, but it is not right I think.
The brake lights came on we changed the ABS modulator box, the lights were off till the brakes were put on then the lights came back on . Took it to dealer and say the ABS modulator was bad how can 2 ABS modulators be bad ?
Driving at approximately 30 MPH consumer experienced complete brake failure. Brakes went completely to the floor, causing the vehicle to accelerate and resulting in an accident.
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Traveling 30mph when ABS brake light came on. Happens when the brakes are applied hard. Took vehicle to dealer & informed needed a pressure modulator valve.
Abs failure.
After a quick stop to avoid an accident, which the quick stop had to turn right to avoid the other vehicle, the ABS failed or so the idicator ligits says. Had system checked and ABS valve body had to be replaced. Cost $1400.00 I know the federal safety agency was investigating the gm antilock brake systems, thought it would be helpful. Would appreciate any news as to possible reimbursement by gm for faulty ABS systems. Proper use of the brake system was done. (I.e. Full brake without pumping).
Turn signal bulb failed.
Brake failure
Abs problems, intermittently when applyng the brakes quickly the pedal travels to the floor and there is no braking ability. This happens on dry road conditions. The dealer is not able to detect a problem with the brake system. The van has been in two crashes because of braking system. One in june of 94, and one in october of 97.
Abs lock intermittently, causing steering to lock up
Pedal to floor failures of brakes sometimes observed at low-moderate speeds with rapid/hard braking pressure.
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Abs failure. Pedal went to floor when trying to stop quickly at low to moderate speeds.
Anti-lock brakes failed several times, once resultin gin a collision.
Abs brakes failed twice. Also, ABS warning light came on/off.
While driving brake fluid builds up in the electric control module and causes the ABS to mulfunction, resulting in ABS failure. Also, master cylinder leak caused brake pedal to go to the floor during stop.
Applied brakes, brake pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a crash. Vehicle ran a stop sign, broadsided by another vehicle, vehicle totaled.
Anti-lock brake system failure.
Abs brakes failure, when brakes were applied, pedal faded and experienced extended stopping distance. Also, pedal went to the floor.
Abs brake failure, applied the brakes, might have hit some loose gravel, causing extended stopping distance, impact 12:00 position speed 25mph. The pedal became hard and locked up, resulting in a crash/injuries.
Anti lock brakes failed.
When applying brakes in an emergency the brake pedal goes to the floor, vehicle doesn't stop, went thought the stop sign .
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