Abs light is illuminated on the dash. Also, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to both left and right. Pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
1995 Chevrolet C1500 brakes complaints
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Abs light came on, on dash, while traveling down a steep on lane dirt trail on a mountain, brakes locked up causing truck to slide down the trail about 75 ft, before truck came to stop in the bushes. Abs light comes on constantly and ABS system inoperative, gone into manual mode, even after several attempts to reset system following instruction from a local dealer over the phone. Brakes have been cleaned and adjusted and inspected, and ABS has been reset several times. Is this the same type of problem occuring in other gm ABS brake systems
Five times I turned my truck in for repairs due to a hard pull to the left or right during braking and I finally gave up as frustration set in. Many work days lost and still I live with the same problem. The brakes are terrible and it takes for ever to stop the truck. I am afraid of what would happen in a panic stop. Also the windshield wipers work whenever they feel like.
When applying the brakes front brakes stick, causing the vehicle to jerk. Then they release without warning, so the vehicle may suddenly accelerate forward at a high speed. Dealer says it's normal.
Dashboard assembly has dislodged from all screws & restraints causing dash to wobble serverly while driving. Dealer will not fix it.
When the brakes are applied in a panic stop they release, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the brakes.
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop the pedal went to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance, resulting in two minor collisions. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Brakes malfunction, brake booster erupts, and consumer is not able to stop. The brake assist diaphram was torn. Brakes have made a whistling sound since new.
When applying the brakes the vehicle veered to the left and right, and eventually stopped after much pressure on the pedal. Dealer says ABS has failed.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Vehicle does not slow down when brakes are applied.
Abs brakes do not function properly. Also there is excessive brake wear. Cause unknown.
Excessive brake pedal travel was possible cause of vehicle collision due to brake fade.
Brake caliper pistons are not retracting properly causing excessive wear and constant friction on the inside disc pads.
While driving the vehical the consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehical continued to still travel. Consumer pressed the brakes again the vehicle stopped. Also front brake pads needed replacement. Consumer withdrew this complaint on 05-12-97.
Brake system experiences delayed reaction, resulting in fading.
Upon applying the brakes and depressing brake pedal, an inordinate amount of time will elapse before brakes slow down the vehicle. When pressure to pedal is augmented, the resistance to pedal seems to increase proportionately and hinders effort to expedite brake operation.
Brake pedal has excessive play.
Brakes fade when pedal is depressed with moderate pressure. The pedal goes to the floor in about 20 seconds.
While driving the brake booster failed, causing extended stopping distance. The dealer has ben notified.
Abs brakes failed and pedal went to the floor while consumer attempted an emergency stop while going down grade resulting in him rear ending another vehicle. Nlm
Abs: when applying brakes, pedal goes to floor, vehicle rolls forward, if on incline, three occurrences. Dealer has not found problem, vehicle available for inspection.
When applying the ABS brakes, while pulling a load of 1,000 pounds, the pedal went to the floor and there was extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.
When brake pedal is depressed lightly, brake pedal pulsates and rear end of vehicle shakes.
Brake hose bracket rusted and brake line collapsed when applying brakes, vehicle pulls sharply to right.
Brakes failed while traveling down hill, causing difficulty steering vehicle.
The master cylinder leaks out brake fluid.
Master cylinder failed causing leaking, replaced, however new unit failed also.
Consumer was involved in an accident in which the brakes failed, the consumer was driving (5) MPH on dry pavement. The vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes.
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