Airbag and brakes failed, and caused serious injuries. Two people were thrown into dashboard,windshield, when seat belts failed to hold, driver never took foot off of brakes, airbag (deploy sensor) on ground, car is in backyard if you want to see! I now find out there was 9 (problems), recalls, two on ABS!.
Chevrolet Caprice brake failure problems
22 of the 605 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Caprice describe brake failure, most of them for the 1991 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 1991
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
I own a 1992 caprice station wagon. After driving from new york to oklahoma in january of 2001, I experienced total brake failure as a result of the leaking of the ABS modulator on this car. A used ABS modulator was purchased and was used to replace the failed part. On 4-24-2001, I came across a safety alert for this type of vehicle in the internet that indicated that there had been a recall for the part that had failed in my vehicle. The recall # is gm campaign #97058 and the federal safety agency # is 97v217. The safety alert states that "dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator." to the best of my knowledge, this work was never done nor did I ever receive notice of a recall. I spoke with a customer assistance person at 1‑800‑222‑1020 regarding this matter today and was initially told that my vehicle was not included in the recall. After about 20 minutes, this person agreed that not only was my vehicle included in the recall but that the recall work had been performed on 5-27-99 when the vehicle had 91k miles. I can assure you that this work was never done and the part was never replaced on this vehicle. I have the original part and the used part that I purchased to replace it seems to be ok for now. The customer assistance person was unable to tell me which dealership performed the work. She gave me a file # which was c03934587. I believe that chevrolet should be responsible for the cost of a new ABS modulator and the labor to install it. This seems to be the intent of the recall notice as I read it. My nearest chevrolet dealer is davidson chevrolet on outer washington st, in watertown, ny 13601. Their # is 315‑782‑8300. You may release the information comtained in this questionnaire to interested parties. Thank you for your assistance. David w. Perfield.in.
Anti- lock brakes failed, car skidded ten feet then rolled about twenty feet into the back of another car that had panic stopped. Air bag did not deploy. Bumper went under other car crushing my car to the windshield. Both cars were the same size so bumpers should be at same height. The other car is a early nineties lincoln town car.
The anti-lock brakes started to fail within the past 2-3 weeks. I took the car to lou grubb chevrolet on 7/21/99 for repairs and they replased the rr anti-lock sensor then turned the rear drums and front rotors. They said that should fix the problem to the tune of $303.00. On the way home the brakes failed again. My wife drove it yesterday and could not keep the car from lurching forward at a stop light so she slammed the transmission into park. The anti-lock brakes indicator of dis-engagement came on the dash and she drove the car home. I called the dealer and they now have the car in the shop. They tell me that "the book" tells them that I may have to replace the computer for a cost of $800-900. The will phone me at work tomorrow to tell me what they found. My daytime phone number is (602) 221-7148. Thanks for any help you can provide me. Leo j. Hauguel.
Hamilton band police experiencing complete brake failure. Officer states when responding to an emergency call, traveling about 70 MPH and upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard,resulting in extended stopping distance/brake fade away. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Vehicle awaiting service at a repair shop. Please provide any further details.
While driving the vehicle stalled and all power steering/brakes went out which almost caused an accident. Vehicle will not start after this incident. Had problems with the cigrette lighter and radio, which she had fixed a week prior to this incident. Also had to replace the emergency parking brake handle. Currently at the dealer.
While applying thr brakes on an incline vehicle would not stop. The brake pedal went to the floor of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified about the problem.
While driving ABS brakes went out, pedal went down to floor, no brake fluid (electronic brake modulator). Dealer informed driver what problem was.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
Recall number 97V217000 · Recall details
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Which Chevrolet Caprice years have brake failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1991 (9 complaints), 1992 (6 complaints) and 1994 (3 complaints).
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