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1994 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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Consumer applied the brakes, ABS was fully engaged. He had to stand on top of them because they were hard to press. The brakes resisted . The driver had to swerve to keep from colliding into another vehicle. The ABS light came on . The owner took vehicle to the dealer where they replaced the front wheel sensors.
Abs brake problems; intermittently, when traveling on regular road conditions and applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes. Even if the pedal does not go to the floor, there is still no braking ability. This almost caused a crash twice. The dealer could not find a problem with truck.
Abs brake problems; when traveling with load and making a regular stop, the pedal would travel to the floorboard. This also happened when making an emergency stop on regular road condtions. When taken to dealer, dealer stated that there was no problems. The front brakes were rebuilt about 3 weeks ago by a brake specialist, no problems since.
During low to moderate speeds minimum response from ABS, pedal dwindles to floor. Proper postioning returns after pumping sensation. This is an intermittent problem.
Abs brake problems; intermittently, when applying the brakes on regular road condtions, the pedal would travel to the floor and there was no catching of the brakes. Mechanic could not find a problem with the brake system. A month ago the calipers/pads and rotors were replaced, not a problem since replacing them.
Abs brakes went to the floor and truck continued to move, causing the vehicle to collide into another.the dealer has not been notified.
Abs brakes failed.also, replaced master cylinder.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes on wet/icy/rocky road conditions, the pedal goes down and one wheel goes around, causing the brakes not to catch until both wheels are lined up. No problem found by dealer.
The first time it snowed after consumer bought truck he tried driving in the snow, and the front brakes locked up. Dealer said that was the way the brakes should work. This probably happens every time when there is snow. The pedal is going to the floor, has happened at least five times since consumer has owned vehicle. There is an on going investigation at this time for ABS brake failure.
Pushed the brakes while attempting to pull into a parking spot and the vehicle did not stop. Lost control/ran over a parking sign and hit a tree.
When applying brakes at 20mph the pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop. Emergency brakes have been used to stop the vehicle twice. Has not seen dealer.
When brakes are applied they will hit the floor of the vehicle, and it continues to move a few feet before coming to a complete stop. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
Equipped w/4w anti-lock brakes, when approaching a stop and the road surface is distorted, gets a firm pedal with no brakes for several seconds.*ak consumer stated incident has happened numerous times, however the problem improved slightly after shock absorbers were installed, but still happens on occasions.
Brakes: when driving at low speed on wet pavement the vehicle will start sliding , pushed brake pedal to the floor and the brakes do not work. Dealer can't find problem.
Braking problems.
Abs brakes intermittently fail causing an accident.
Abs: when depressing brake pedal, pedal slipped/stumped, especially onan incline. Pedal goes partially to floor. Have to pump brakes to avoid crash. Dealer has not duplicated problem, system operating as designed. Vehicle available for inspection.
While driving applied the brakes and the pedal will lock up and go to the floor. The driver has to put on the emengency brake before the truck will stop. Sometimes the pedal will come back up all by itself. Even the driver states that sometimes she pumps the brakes which she knows that she is not supposed to, but in some events, that is what it takes to stop the vehicle. *ak dealer found excessive front brake pad wear and replaced them, rear wheel cylinders leaking, dealer replaced cylinders and resurfaced brake drums due to contamination, brake booster failed and was replaced.
Ea94-038; in wet conditions the vehicle's braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. *ak
When the pavement is wet the vehicle slides before operating correctly when the brakes are applied. When operating the vehicle, the rotors vibrate. Took the vehicle in to be repaired for the problem (rotors). The rotors were too thin to be turned and they had a grove in them.
When driving on wet pavement the vehicle's defective braking system malfunctioned when making a right turn, almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak consumer states that the front brakes slip and then grab again in right turns, this only occurs in hot weather. Tape player did not work, it would eat tapes. Drivers side front window made a popping noise when first used, dealer lubed and adjusted left window track.
Ea94038; ABS problems; on any road conditions when applying the brakes, the pedal has to go down to the floorboard before vehicle will stop. Brakes pads were replaced at 50,000 miles, in april of 97. The problem with the brakes still exists. Dealer stated that this was a normal problem.
When applying the ABS brakes on gravel pavement or on wet conditions, the pedal goes to the floor, and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Abs intermittently failed. When brakes are applied the brake pad goes to the floor, and vehicle continues to move. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.
When driving the truck under wet conditions and applying foot to the brakes pedal, it will brake a little, but then it will be sliding.
Brakes fail intermittently.
Anti-lock brake failure.
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing vehicle to collide into neighbors fence and yard.
Ea94038; when pulling up to a parking spot the brake pedal went hard and there was minimal if any braking ability, which caused a crash. Right after crash ABS warning light came on. No repairs have been made at this time.
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