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1993 Chevrolet Astro brakes complaints
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Antilock brakes failed, resulting in an accident.
Anti locks brakes locked up resulting in vehicle collision.
Abs brake failure.
Anti-lock brake failure.
Interlocking brake switch failed.
Brakes failed.
Consumer complaining of ABS brake system having failed on three occasions, once resulting in an accident. First time consumer was driving on road at 35 MPH under normal road conditions. Was pulling over to the side of the road to stop, while applying the brakes, the vehicle began to accelerate, and brake pedal went to the floor and stopped within inches of hitting vehicle in front. Second time, while driving and applying the brakes to come to a stop when heard an unusual noise coming from the wheel as she was applying the brakes, and the vehicle was coming to a delayed stop. The final failure occurred while consumer was turning off the highway during 20 MPH on normal road conditions. When approaching vehicle in front, consumer commenced to apply brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop, causing it to hit vehicle in front of her. Dealer was not informed at this time.
While driving vehicle about 25 MPH and when trying to step on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the pedal went to the floor, and the brakes were making a grinding noise without stopping for a few feet away.
Abs brakes scored. Under icy conditions pedal drops to the floor.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, the brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an extended stopping distance. Please provide further details.
When going 45-55mph & have to brake hard, suddenly vehicle would go either left or right. The ABS brakes would fail to catch at that high rate of speed.
When the brakes are applied in a panic stop, the pedal went to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance, causing teh vehicle to collide into another vehicle. The dealer inspected the vehicle.
Vehicle has ABS brakes. Owner states brake light came on while driving, and when brakes were applied vehicle did not stop. Owner further notes that emergency hand brake had to be used. Vehicle is currently at dealer.
Abs frake failure. Also vehicle was parked and would not shift into gear.
Anti lock brakes need to be pump for application.
When brakes are applied the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop instantly. Owner states that when the brakes are depressed there is a miushy feeling. The dealer repaired the brakes at 18k , 31k and 38k miles.
When coming to a panic stop or when hitting a bump in the road the brakes release, causing the truck to take more time to stop. The truck hit another vehicle in the rear, and the truck had plenty of time to stop, but when putting on the brakes it takes longer to stop.
Driver applied the brakes and lost all brakes, and the brake went all the way down to floor. Dealer said that the ABS had lost the computer memory and had to be reset.
Owner has ABS brakes, while driving vehicle at very low speed she had total brake failure when brakes were used, owner also notes that vehicle had been serviced for brakes before problem occurred.
On five occasions the brake pads were replaced, the rotors and the ball joints were also replaced once. Please describe .
Poor ABS brake performance during normal braking, complete brake failure has been experienced on several occasions. Dealer is unable to determine the problem.
While applying the ABS brakes in wet weather, the brakes failed. *ak consumer states brakes do not stop fast enough in an emergency, a greater distance is needed to make a stop with anti-locking brakes.
Failure on the ABS brakeing system, causing loss of power assist.
While driving, at approx. 45-60mph experience intermittent engine shut down, no prior warning, rendering power steering and brakes inoperative, dealer can't fix
Abs, brakes when applying brakes extended stopping distance, if applied very quickly. Tt
Abs: apply brakes, hear noise in braking system, indicating ABS is kicking in; brakes quit working; no warning, other than noisy sound. Tt
Abs brakes system failure, total loss of braking. Tt
Replaced noisy rear axle.
Power steering high pressure hose ruptured. Tt
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