When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left and the vehicle will start to vibrate, causing the steering wheel to shake.
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier brakes complaints
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Brakes not bolted properly.
After being involved in an automobile accident, brakes stuck and the accelerator stuck to the floor- driver was unable to stop the automobile. He finally was able to stop automobile by shuting the ignition off. He also states at that time he could not shift gears so he could not disengage the automobile.
Front ABS brakes failed/needed to be replaced at 17000 miles.
Applied brakes at about 2 or 3 MPH and did not stop.
While driving on interstate about 50 to 55mph, applied brakes, causing the vehicle to spin around facing oncoming traffic, resulting in an accident.
Started to stop, ABS brakes gave out; kicked in few minutes later. Steering wheel w/ strong pulling, hard turning or correcting; hard turning r/l. Rpms revved but did not accelerate, gears shifted hard from 2nd to 3rd.
Engine stalled due to failed throttle sensor.
Noisy ABS brakes, also replaced noisy power steering valve.
Muffler failed
Driving vehicle, went to stop vehicle, brakes (ABS) failed to work, vehicle unable to stop, pulled emergency brake, vehicle spun around, mechanic said master cyclinder was defective, seals broken.
Antilock brake locked up.
Computer failed, causing vehicle to stall; also ABS brakes grind/replaced instrument cluster.
Rear brake drums leaking fluid, causing brake failure/accident. (new jersey state police report)
Vehicle's front ABS braking system calipers locked up and would not release after only driving 47 miles, brand new off the lot.smoke was coming from brakes.
Transmission failed.
Abs system failure, total failure of the ABS system, ABS indicator light came on.
When apply the brake car goes to left side got in accident and the front seat belt didn't restaint . Tt
Abs brake system locks and unlocks by itself. Tt
While driving, vehicle lurched forward without applying accelerator; applied brake, no effect; vehicle spun around in 360 degree circle; shifted into reverse. The dealership could not duplicate the problem, the only thing they found was that the gas cover was loose and stated that maybe that is why the engine light came on and why the vehicle acted eractically.
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