Prior to recall notification vehicle experienced continued failures of the ABS system, one incident resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of brake control. (99v‑193)
1996 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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While traveling 35mph and as a result of a sudden stop vehicle continued to travel with pedal to floorboard, causing consumer to hit another vehicle. Dealer has been notified.
Consumer was driving on the highway going 50mph, another vechicle made a u turn in the middle of the street, consumer thought that vehicle was going to turn in the opposite of his vehicle, an dhe veered over to the shoulder on wet pavement to slow down. Then, veered onto the dry pavement, and the anti-lock system didn't kick in. Also the airbag didn't deploy.
When ever the brakes are applied suddenly, the ABS brakes had no braking ability. Brake pedal goes to halfway to floor. This increase the stopping distance. The problem only occurs on dry roads. Contacted gm & informed no recalls. Vehicle is not at dealership.
While following another pickup truck about 4-car lengths behind, truck in front swerved right, and consumer hit brakes. But ABS brakes did not come on. Consumer rear ended vehicle in front on drivers side. Consumer told dealer about a recall on ABS brakes. Dealer had knowledge of it. Recall 99v193000.
Whenever vehicle runs over a manhole cover in a down incline it causes brake failure, vehicle would continue on into the intersection before stopping. This condition could lead to a vehicle collision if not corrected.
When brakes are applied, the anti-brake stystem will grab / lock-up causing failure. The ABS warning light is coming on. Dealer says the vehicle is alright without ABS.
Abs brakes reeceived letter from gmc about this problem.after going to the dealer they ran my VIN number and said this does not apply to this truck even thou I have this problem.
Front shock absorbers failed. Mjs
The brake pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes lock up, causing vehicle to slide. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
When brake pedal was applied while driving at 15 MPH, it felt mushy and soft like mud. The brakes did not respond, causing the vehicle to continue rolling into the rear of another vehicle. There was minor damage (scratches). Vehicle was stopped due to the crash. Dealer has been contaced.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal goes partially to the floorboard, resulitng in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
The anti-lock indicator comes on upon start up of vehicle and stays on. Periodically the anit-lock indicator will go off for anywhere from 1-30 minutes and come back on. It continually switches during vehicle operation. During the transition between the two states the (red) brake indicator comes on momentarily, during witch no braking is available.
Have had problems with the windshield wipers from the beginning. I would be driving in pouring-down rain and the wipers would go out causing me to have to pull over. Right now they do not work at all. I had to work on my brakes the first year and a couple of times thereafter. I recently had to have my air-conditioner done. The latest was my water pump that I fixed myself. The worse was my motor. I had been stalled a number of times till finally it wouldn't go at all. I had it towed to michael holley chevrolet in lakeland (the town I worked in). They refused to honor my smartcare saying I had not changed the oil. That was not true since I had changed it myself and had it changed also. They wanted over 3000 for a new motor. I am and was still paying on my truck and did not have that much cash. I had to tow it at my mothers and park it. I was able to change the oil and noticed that the chevrolet dealers had removed the alternator belt and had left it loose. That did not give me any confidence in them. 4 months later my mother's car was totalled and she paid for me to get a motor from an amoco dealer. In september of 1999 my mother was surfing the net and found out that there had been recalls on this vehicle almost from the first and I have never been notified at all. I wrote to the home office in early september but received no answer. I still owe 2 years payments. If I had been traveling on the highway when my motor went out on me something bad could have very well happened. I feel sure that I will never trust in chevy's products again.
Rear axle fell off while moving. Luckily in bumper to bumper traffic therfore truck did not turn over. Could have caused fatal accident. Mechanic said inferior plastic parts used. Furthermore, anti- lock breaks malfunction when the ground is wet/damp. The fly wheel is gone. The airconditioner is broken. The clutch is going out. The tail gate is boken. Not to mention 7 recalls already.
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When applying the brake, in wet conditions pedal went to the floor, as if brakes collapsed. Vehicle had skidded for an excessive amount of distance. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
While driving on a bumpy road or slightly going down hill, anti-lock braking system activates too easily. When this prblem occurs vehicle takes twice as long to stop.
Power brake booster malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and may resultin a crash. Also spare tire fell out which may have cause a crash/ problems with grill falling out, and passenger's seatbelt tightens while in use. Please provide further information.
The brake line ruptured due the design which causes the brake line to rub against the oil pan, causing fuel leakage, resulting in brake failure. Please give any further details.
When applying the ABS brakes pedal nearly goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When trying to break suddenly(someone in front or someone pulling out in front of me) when road is wet from rain the steering wheel shakes violently and brakes seem to pause before breaking.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently. Abs brakes lock up. Dealer contacted, they said that there was nothing wrong. *ak
When applying the brakes the right side front wheel locked up and vehicle kept going. Dealer has repaired brakes.
While driving at 2 MPH and going through some water applied the brakes, and the brake's went straight to the floorboard. Vehicle slow down and came to a stop.
While driving at 35 to 45 MPH on wet pavement consumer applyed the brakes and brakes went half way to the floorboard. Vehicle slowed down, and consumer was able to bring the vehicle to a completely stop. When police officer arrived, he got into the vehicle and applied the brakes, and the brake pedal went straight to the floorboard.
Once vehicle is started ABS indication light would stay on until vehicle is turned off. Also, while applying brakes, the brakes started pulsating. Please provide further information.
The truck itself is great , however the ABS engaging at inappropriate times is a harrowing experience . I've called the dealers ,and requested information about the news reports of vehicle recall, however at this time it is still being investigated . Should something happen to my son , myself , or both , I just wanted some type of record. Especially w/ the approach of winter .
While driving at 45 MPH consumer rear ended another vehicle due to the brakes going straight to the floorboard, and ABS system not working. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
Anti lock brakes fail when pavement is wet or when braking on railroad tracks.dealer has been notified twice
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