When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
1995 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
In stop and go traffic everyone stopped short, consumer slammed on brakes and brakes failed. *ak brakes tend to skid frequently. Jn
Intermittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop they vibrate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
When driving at any speed on wet pavement and applying the brakes vehicle is sliding, and when making any type of turn vehicle slides and goes straight forward.consumer has to pump the brakes and the vehicle will come to a stop.
Was driving 20mph & had to apply ABS brakes quickly, pedal went to floor. Had no brakes, and rearended vehicle in front. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. No injuries involved. Taking vehicle to dealer.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with ABS failure; whenever vehicle traveled at approx. 40 or more MPH brake pedal would be hard when applied, and a sound would come from the wheel. Dealer notified. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Abs brake warning light intermittently illuminates indicating a malfunction within the system. Also when applying the ABS brakes the pedal goes to the floor causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced electronic brake and traction control module, but probelem persists.
Windshield wiper motor failed prior to recall notice causing poor visibility during rainy weather(98v‑150). Nlm
Truck was driven on gravel road with loose gravel, brakes were pushed and wheels locked up causing truck to skid. Abs did not appear to work. Truck was totaled. Similar brake action on two other occasions but no damage.
The brakes seized and rusted locked; vehicle can't move. Brakes always have locked in slightest wet weather. Dealer, general motors protection plan will not repain brakes under extended warranty. I see numerous complaints in your data base regarding the
The brakes are very spongy when applied at all times. There is an extended stopping distance which several extra car lengths has to be allowed for in order to stop without a collision. The two near misses I had was I had to leave the road and go to the shoulder in order to keep from having an accident. I also have a 1998 chevrolet astro van and the brakes on it is 100% better. I am real happy with its stopping distance.
Brakes continue to experience failures due to a possible design flaw of the system, ABS and brake lights illuminate due to failure. Yh
Fuel pump failed and replaced on six occasions. Mjs
Due to the defective brake pressure modulator valve ABS braking system became inoperative, and the ABS light to come on. Parts on back order. Please provide further information.
Abs light on due to failure of the module. Yh
While driving at 25 MPH and applying the brakes, ABS system kicked in, causing vehicle to go through a red light.
When the brakes were applied the front brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distances, and resulting in a collision . Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified.
Brakes fail. Pedal goes soft and must be pumped for response. Occurs at low speeds (-20mph) and mostly after vehicle has been idle, I.e. First time it is operated in the morning.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
There is a clicking noise coming from under the vehicle. Consumer had the brake pads replaced to correct problem.
Panel lights stay on ABS and parking brake. Dealer contacted and had no recall on vehicle. No repairwork done to remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
When traveling, applying the brakes, and upon making a gradual stop, vehicle skided to a stop. Also, vehicle was placed in the park position with the emergencyparking brake enganged, vehicle rolled away freely. In addition, driveshaft separated while driving. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Abs deployment sometimes increases stopping distance / reduces braking power. Brake pedal is pushed back up by system. I am aware of the recall on ABS systems on 4 wheel drive models, but this does happen on my 2 wheel drive model!
When applying brakes on a decline air seemed to be coming out, and vehicle would not stop. Dealer indicated that vehicle needed a new vacuum booster assist. *ak
Brakes are very squeaky, and when you first drive it, it won't stop. Midas said to contact you. I have had several brakes put on it. I am scared to let anyone else to drive it. Because sometime when you stop it will stop very hard and someone could get injured. I would just like info. If there is any recalls on it. Thank you for your time..
While driving 15 to 20 MPH consumer applied the brakes and they went straight to the floorboard, causing vehicle to bounce off a tree, roll down on driver's side, and kept rolling until it landed on the passenger's side.
A/c system failure due to pin-hole in evaporator ,system replaced and recharged then A/C compressor piston failed and was replaced,along with condensor .A/C compressor failed again for the second time when system failed to circulate refidgerant .front caliper seized and caused the vehicle to spin when engaged in rapid stopping,the caliper was severely worn ,while only having 25,000 miles at the time,the remaining calipers were showing minimal wear at that time.probems in the transmission from whining in gear, to rough shifting ,to whining while in neutral, began with less than 15,000 miles on the vehicle. Problems remained even though the dealer mechanics stated no problem was fuond.troubles remained after multiple transmission services were performed at full cost to me. No satisfaction was received . The transmission continued to shift rough ,whine in and out of gear until the clutch had to be replaced showing a worn throw-out bearing as the cause of the whining
When brakes are applied the ABS engage in normal stops, causing the brakes to release, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer has been notified. Vehicle is currently at dealer.
Abs activates on slight roughness. Sudden stops on 2 occasions caused the ABS to activate and the pedal to suddenly fall almost to the floor. The master cylinder was replaced once, but it happened again. The caliper froze on one wheel ruining the rotor. In general, this vehicle isn't safe to operate despite the fact it is in otherwise like-new condition.
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