While driving 10 MPH experienced total brake failure, causing the truck to collide into another vehicle. The brakes pedal went to the floor of the truck. The dealer was notified .
1996 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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When the brakes are first applied car doesn't respond until 5-10 seconds later.
Brakes failed causing a vehicle collision.
When applying the ABS brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Driving 40mph; applied brakes to slow down, vehicle not slowing. Pressed harder, pedal went to floor. Vehicle not stopping; wheels locked up. Hit manhole cover. No air bag deployment; took to dealer & will not touch til manufacturer looks at vehicle.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently.
Applied brakes, pedal went to floor, lost vehicle control, caused crash, dealer found no brake problems.
The ABS braking system on vehicle has been replaced and repaired two times; 1st replacement 10-8-96, and the 2nd time 2-24-97. Manufacturer has been contacted. Wants owner to get brakes repaired at dealer vehicle was purchased from.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed, causing pedal fade.
While driving 30 MPH, applied the ABS brakes and the brake pedal hit the floor. The vehicle won't stop, causing an accident. Prior to the accident, had the brakes fixed 5 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Brakes: when driving and you applying the brakes the vehicle wanders abruptly to the right. This does not happen all the time, but you never know when it is going to happen. Took vehicle in for repairs and they reversed rotors and the problem still exists. Has taken back since but they can't find problem.
Vehiclehas ABS brake system. Front brakes have excessive brake wear. Owner is very concerned for his safety. Owner notes of others who have had similar problems.
Antilock brakes failed twice.
Brakes failed.
When driving on any kind of road conditions and hitting a bump of any size or any kind of ripple in the road and applying the brakes, the vehicle virbrates. Brakes pads and rotors were replaced at 20,000. Brakes need to be replaced again.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that when applying the brakes they just simply slow vehicle down but not stop it. This occurs when it's wet.
Abs brake failure, when brakes are applied they are very soft and spongy; also, make a popping sound, replaced master cynider/calipers/pads, and axle bearing.
Master cylinder broke.
When applying the ABS brakes in icy weather, the right front brake locked up, causing a crash.
Antilock brakes failed 4 times, once causing accident/injury.
Antilock brakes failed.
Antilock brakes failed 3 times.
When the ABS activates the pedal falls to the floor and the brakes fail. This happens on regular road conditions. Vehicle taken to dealer (3) times, problem still exists.
Anti lock brakes failed causing a collision.
Antilock brakes failed.
Lights flicker on/off.
Applied the ABS brakes and there were no brakes, pedal went to the floor and there was a loud noise, vehicle pulled to the right, took to dealer couldn't find anything .
Anti lock brakes failed almost resulting in a collision.
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