First, the A/C went out. As I was driving the car in for maintenance, suddenly, while driving, all the power went out. Fortunately, no other cars were on the road, and I was not traveling very fast. My car began to slow, but I was able to turn into a parking lot. As I pulled into a space, I tried to step on my brakes, but they didn't work. It turns out that my alternator was out, so I didn't have any power. But it seems to me there should be a back-up system for the brakes, so that they would still work in this situation (or in a more dangerous situation, e.g., if I had been on the highway). The parking brake is a back-up of sorts, but, really, I don't believe the brakes should fail when the power goes out.
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes complaints
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Rear brake shoes out of alignment causing a thumping noise to come from the right rear tire while applying the brakes, less than a month later thumping began again. Nlm
Component #1 - ABS - mechanic told me to contact you...scan ABS shows codes 1221, 1225, 1232 left wheel sensor intermittant problem - possible sensor or computer. Giving contradictory reading. Reset computer did not help. Component #2 - suspension or strut assembly. Makes scrunching noise when turning. Component #3 - fuel pressure regulator has been replaced three times and is making the noise again. Straining noise quits when you turn on rear window defogger to overload something or other. Had trouble with this part since 1998 actually.
Six rewirings and car still stalls and shuts off, ABS fails on wet roads, fuel guage fails, shuts off without warning, etc.
Car simply has no brakes in heavy rain. Problem may be related to ea98-019, but my car is the ls model, not z34 which has four wheel disc brakes. Dealer claimed that the owner just doesn't know how to drive in the rain.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they are degrading, and not stopping the vehicle properly. On inspection, brake rotors were separating and uneven but brake pads still had material on them. Metal on rotors was peeling off. *ak
In very wet driving conditions, application of braking pressure to pedal does not initiate braking performance immediately. There is a delayed onset of braking of several seconds. This occurs regularly and predictably in very wet weather. It is clearly a dangerous defect and compensation has to be made for the deteriorated braking performance when conditions are wet. I can provide VIN number at a later time.
Brakes have been worked on at least 6 times this time they totally locked up and were smoking at the service desk. I also have been having trouble with my engine oil and engine running ruff and hard to start. A oil consumption test was started where I have lost more than 15qts of oil within the last several months. It is now at the dealer and the engine is out.
When applying brakes in wet weather, have to push harder and have extended stopping distances.
Brakes require excessive stopping distances when wet, creating for very dangerous conditions when conditions are wet. You apply brakes and there is nothing for several seconds and conditions worsen with time. Dealer was contacted they say everything ok no problems they said they adjusted rear brakes no difference. Also all lights go on and off without warning randomly.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel pump assembly. The consumer smells gas while driving. In addition, fuel pump makes noise. Also, consumer has been experiencing problems wit anti-lock brakes. Brakes don't stop when they should. The defect described above complies with investigation number ea98019.
When driving the vehicle in the rain and applying the brakes the pedal has to be pressed extra hard. Dealer put new pads on the vehicle.
Ea98-019, degraded braking performance; consumer noticed noise coming from front wheel whenever brakes are applied while coming to an incline and turning at the same time. Dealer is not notified at this time.
Brake rotors failed.
Pe98023; while driving in the rain or in wet condition the vehicle experienced difficulty of braking which caused extended stopping distance, almost resulting in an accident. Cause unknown please provide details.
Anti-lock brakes continue to fail after repairs.
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance in wet weather.
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distances in wet weather conditions.
There is a long delay between applying pressure to brake pedal before any braking action is noticed after traveling about a mile or more in the rain.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the vehicle brakes fails to stop. Replaced front rotors and pads.
Brakes: when driving in very wet weather the brakes do not contact.was told by technician that water is getting between pad and rotor, and they won't hold until the brakes dry out.
When the brakes are applied on wet surfaces the pedal goes down longer than normal, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Brakes not working properly, unable to determine cause.
Anti-lock brakes fail to stop in rain, repairs made, however problem continues.
Brakes do not activate properly causing extended stopping distances.
Brakes fail to respond properly in all wet conditions at any speed.
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