2006 Chevrolet Equinox: brake failure

Filed Oct 11, 2018 · Brakes · 73,708 miles · VA

As I was at stop light 3 days ago and at a low speed and about to stop my ABS braking system activated without any indicator lights and in doing so it released the brakes even though I was still pressing them. I avoided hitting the car ahead of by shoving it into park. It does it every time I attempt to stop and now have to use my emergency brakes to actually come to a complete stop when ABS activates and releases brakes. Dealership recommended I replace my front brakes and they tried to say it was also the tires. They were able to reproduce it but never fixed the problem. They did not let me know it wasn't fixed and nearly rolled out onto a heavy traffic road. I called them and informed them what had happened and asked why they let me drive a unsafe vehicle but when I asked that they remove the fuse for the ABS system until I can figure out what is wrong. They said that was unsafe and not legal for them to remove the fuse. I asked pohanka chevy how is that any more or less unsafe then no brakes to stop. It is the ABS braking system that is failing for some reason and why hasn't this been recalled to fix. Pohanka only offered a apology but will not fix or help and I now have a unsafe vehicle that could fail me and cause me to have a accident. I spent $785.41 and they did not fix the issue. I have also reported them to my state attorney general's consumer division office. I have owned this vehicle for 12 years and I am the original owner of it. Never had this kind of problem until 3 days ago. Do a recall on this ABS braking system!

Filed Jul 18, 2018 · Brakes · 1 miles · MA · crash

At a low speed brakes were applied and the car continued to move forward without stopping. It seemed as if the ABS system engaged. No brakes as my car continued to move forward at this low speed eventually rear ending another car as mine never stopped. The brakes had just been replaced 2 years prior. I had this car checked several times for this same inconsistent brake issue but nothing was never found. At times there would be a grinding noise when applying the brakes and my foot would just go to the floor with no stopping. I am very disappointed that gm has never addressed this issue. I have spent so much money over the years to try and address the issue and no mechanic could ever figure it out. Now my car is totaled and I have an insurance bill that is not only costly but not fair. Gm seems to have taken no accountability and I just hope no one ends up hurt. I can't even imagine if I was trying to stop at a crosswalk what may have happened. I was borrowing my grandfathers car and feel terrible.

Filed Jul 23, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 165,000 miles · TX

Bought my 06 eqinox in may of 2015. Day 2, battery died. Dealer put new battery in. Next week, battery dead and took out stereo with it. Dealer replaced battery and stereo. Now having trouble starting again. Have replaced brake pads and rotors twice on rear wheels and front once. Car makes grinding noise still when backing with foot on the brake. Abs and tc lights came on may of 2017. Had checked out and needed front right wheel speed sensor replaced. Replaced it and light stayed on. Had it rechecked and it still reads the same. No brakes. Pedal stutters on the way down and then has to be forced down the rest of the way to stop the car. Had mechanic look at it and was told to replace ABS module. We did and I finally have brakes again but now my break light is on along with the ABS/tc lights. Car has sunroof. Had car 2 years and all of a sudden my back floor is flooded. Thought the kids spilled water. Nope. Soaked a beach towel cleaning it up. Next hard rain, flooded again. Lines are clogged and backing up into my car. Two beach towels and two gallons later of water vacuumed up and my padding is damp and still stinks like mildew. This car is badly designed. The brake situation is very dangerous. Luckily there was an empty turn lane beside me when it rained or I would have hit the car in front of me. The brake pedal would go to the floor when turning and wouldnt stop on straightaways. The electrical wiring in the drivers side door is jacked up too. Can't unlock the doors, turn on dome light and doesn't shut off radio.

Filed Aug 30, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 134,000 miles · MS

Sounds like the brakes grinding, starts unsafe stopping distance and happens out of blue, I have to constantly keep trying to push the brakes so it can stop. At times brakes will also be hard as rock no warning and have no brakes at all, been happening off and on. Abs/tc lights on, I was told I needed new hub bearing assembly, rotors and brake pads, all was changed and still not fixed. I keep reading about a pig tail harness but don't know the correct part number or its location. Started around march/2016 and its ongoing, almost got hit yesterday because the truck wouldn't brake

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Brakes · 3 miles · PA

Grinding, moaning, starts unsafe stopping distance and happens out of blue, ABS/tc lights off and on, so far everything I have read online it seems to be a wheelspeed sensor or harness. At times brakes will also be hard as rock no warning and have no brakes at all. Been happening for awhile off and on

Filed May 29, 2015 · Brakes · 16,500 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,500. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Updated 01/07/14*lj updated 1/14/2014

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Brakes · 55 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. The antilock brakes failed indicating that the sensor was corroded and began to make a grinding sound when coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ABS and hub sensor. The manufacturer was notified and informed her that there was no related recall and that the vehicle could be repaired under the warranty after she paid the deductible. The failure and current mileages were 55,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet equinox. She heard a loud noise when she pressed on the brake pedal and the pedal extended to the floor. To release the pedal she had to press it rapidly several times. She has experienced brake failure for several months. The dealer diagnosed the brake failure on three occasions. The dealer replaced the brake pads and some related switches; however, she does not remember the name of the switches that were replaced. Report number 71764846662 was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that someone would contact her. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 39,700.