The ABS antilocking light on the dash board came on. When I brought the truck to the deliver I was told that the bpmv valve had failed and that I had no ABS brakes. Then I was informed that it would cost me $1400 to replace this valve. I find this completely unreasonable for a safety system repair. Since then I have found out from other sources that the retail gm price of the valve is only $108.63. I have also heard that there have been problems with the chev s10 ABS system. Shouldn't this be repaired under a recall? If not it should as least be repaired at a reasonable cost!
1995 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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Abs system is not working properly. When applying brakes brake pedal will go all the way to the floor. Dealer has been notified.
While driving and with no warning brakes will lock up, and could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Consumer has had two accidents as a result of ABS brake failure. . Consumer states told mechanic. Mechanic said that they were ABS brakes, and it takes them longer to stop.
The rear brake system on this vehicle appears to have never functioned properly. I have replaced front brakes, but noticed that the rear brakes did not appear to be functioning (especially noticed while in reverse). Upon inspection, the rear shoes showed little or no wear. I did replace the shoes in the hope that this would correct the problem, but it has not. I suspect that the rear brakes have never been functional. The problem came to my attention when undergoing an omissions test with the rear wheels on rollers - the brakes failed to stop the wheels from turning. I did not detect this problem immediately due to the infrequency of braking under the condition of driving in reverse, although this has never been very good on this vehicle.
The antilock brakes have failed on several occasions. Cold weather enhances the problem. One accident as occured and several near misses. Contacted gm and the local dealer. They both indicated no recall had been issued on this vehicle for the ABS brake system. Dealer wanted to replace the master cylinder which is in working order. My research indicates that there has indeed been several ABS recalls for this vehicle. I need some help in resolving this problem. Thanks.
On jan 19, 2002 I was driving south on route 17, when a car cut across the intersection down the road in front of me and a couple of other drivers. I had to applied the brakes, and listened to them groan and glide all the way till they hit the floor , after which I then rolled into the car in front of me. Everyone but myself managed to stop in time with a shorter stopping distance. I must have went 300 ft with brakes fully applied before slaming into the car in front of me. Chevrolet should replace the haynes braking computer system with one that works as tested.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Windshield wipers quit at random intervals. Abs engages on smooth surfaces increasing stopping distance greatly.
Both wheel sensors failed at approximately 38000 miles. Indications from owners manual stated that there will still be no loss of brakes. There is a technical bulletin (c99046) relating to problems with the ABS on this vehicle-did the problem they refer to contribute to this wheel sensor failure????? Due to inadequate repair service at the closest chevrolet dealer I waited to go to brunson in hampton sc for repairs on this and also on the failure of the windshield wiper (covered under another recall). They confirmed that both wheel sensors need to be replaced. This seems to be premature failure to me.
Recall 99 v 193 000; intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditions pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was repaired under above mentioned recall. Consumer stated that after recall was repaired problems started again. *ak consumer states recall work was done, however after dealer repaired the ABS, the ABS light and brake light would illuminate occasionally and then frequently, dealer replaced the ABS module, costing the consumer $464.28.
Consumer contact dealer a year ago in reference to recall 99v193000. Dealer corrected recall problem. Vehicle experienced brake lock up which caused vehicle to go into a skid, resulting in an accident. Please provide any further details.
Power assist brakes has failed 4 times when applied. Carbon seems to build up in egr valve. Mechanic indicated that it needs to be clean it out or by just driving vehicle would do it.
While driving on wet pavement ABS brakes will lock up, cause unknown. Dealer cannot correct the problem. *ak
While driving 25mph and attempting to stop brake pedal went all the way to floor. A minor accident did ocur.
Since the anti-lock brakes malfunction in 97, I have taken my truck to the 2 local "factory trained" service shops on numerous occasions. I've invested a large sum of money on repairs that did'nt fix the brakes,including safety campaign #99041. The service techs are dumbfounded but admit this same problem occurred on many occasions with the kelsey hayes ABS systems. I have spoken to other s10 owners who have encountered the same problem. Despite my constant persistance, the gm dealerships have provided no solution and deny knowledge of recall campaign# 99046. At a loss, I turn to you.
Consumer states that while pressing on the brakes at 1-2 MPH, the brakes release as if the pedal wasn't being pressed, the consumer has experienced 2 accidents and 1 close accident due to the brake failure.
Vehicle has a bad (egr) valve. When engine check light comes on, anti-lock brakes will not work properly. Dealer has been contacted.
When brakes were applied, would be standing on brakes & vehicle failed to stop. Problem was intermittent.have not taken vehicle to dealer. Husband a certified mechanic & was not repairing the ABS brakes.
In 1999 I was involved in a wreck where the anti lock breaks would not stop my truck until just last week there had not been a recall for same now there is one and I have had my truck repaired at the dealership; my question is; is there any recorse to make general motors pay for the accident verses my having paid the $1000 deductable and my insurance company paying the rest/ plus my rates are higher for the next 18 months.
Outer front disc pad wore completely out without the wear indicator on the front pads engaging. Resulting in dangerous braking and a very expensive repair. Dealer said that the calipers must have stuck resulting in the damage. If that is the case then every s10 pickup needs to be recalled. This happened on both the left and right sides at the same time. Since the wear indicators on the inner pads did not engage, it lead to an unexpected and dangerous situation with no warning.
I know many people with same failure (1280.00). No safety defect listed in summary.
Consumer received recall 99v193000 in may ,and has contacted dealer on several occasions. But, dealer claimed parts were on backorder, and did not know when parts will arrive.
Egr clogs with carbon, brakes fail, have also had engine surges, very dangerous situation, have had problems from day 1
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Anti-lock brake problems; when applying the brakes in some conditions, the brakes have failed to take hold. Vehicle continued to travel an extended amount of time( 40 feet) before the brakes took hold. This happened on a solid surface. General motors has been contacted about this problem. Owner was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall, and would not be serviced free of charge. Please provide any further information.
Recall 99v193ooo/ABS brakes. The parts are not available. Manufacturer has been notified.
Intermittently when brakes were applied brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has replaced the braking system. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Brakes have failed twice, almost causing serious injury. Cannot find dealer to fix asap, plus had towed 3 times in regard to this problem. *ak *jb **** dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****724072.
Consumer's son was traveling about 30mph and upon approaching a stop sign, applied brakes, and vehicle slid into another vehicle. Vehicle was continuously stopping and wandering vehicle back and fourth although driver's foot was on the brake pedal.
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