Consumer stated that while driving and without warning was having problems with the brake line. Dealer notified.
2000 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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The emergency brake as well as rotors and pads all had to be replaced.(see e-mai).
Rotors warp prematurely which causes the brake pads to crack. Dealer notified.
The rear brakes wore prematurely. It was later discovered the there was no lubrication on the caliper pins of the rear brakes. The pins froze and as a result, the calipers could not slide. This caused premature wear of the inside brake pads and rotor surfaces. *ak *cb *nlm the manufacturer failed to lubricate the pins. The pins were frozen into the caliper brackets and could not be loosened and required replacement. *scc
When ever vehicle is braking over bumps, railroad crossings the break peddle gives away and vehicle anti lock break system prevents stopping.
The vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 00 v 005 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
I was parking my truck in my apt parking structure after work on 9/14/02, upon finding a parking space I made a 3 point turn to get into the parking space. I reversed then stopped and placed the truck in drive as I was about to pull forward into the parking space. At that point I barely touch the gas expecting to coast into the space and then suddely the motor just started revving up. I didn't think twice and just jumped on the brake with both feet but the truck wouldn't stop. We ended up jumping the cement parking stopper on the ground, which lifted the front end into the air about 2-3 feet, and sent us smashing into the block wall directly infront of us. I now have $2,200 worth of front end damage, and am really worried about driving that truck again.
While traveling on highway if rolled over a bump or pothole pedal went all the way to the floor and there was no power. Dealership was aware of problem.
When applying brakes to stop and hit sharp bump in the road brake pedal goes to the floor and braking is sharply decreased to the point where I end up rolling into the intersection. This has happened at least ten times now and only through luck and my driving skill have I not been involved in an accident. Brought back to dealer three times, only last time was service manager able to duplicate problem but each time dealer has informed me this is normal ABS operation. This is a very serious problem to which I have slowed my driving down considerably and will not let anyone else drive the vehicle. Still it scares me to death everytime it happens.
Automobile started pulling to the right. After looking at the brakes, consumer pulled them, and found that the passengers side were worn down and driver side were not. The brakes were applied and they pulled to the right, when he heard a dragging noise.*ak
Brakes are failing when I stop it won't stop sometimes.
Both rear hydraulic brake lines ruptured at the flare fitting entering each caliper within 2 weeks of each other. The dealer was unable to replace the first one, right rear, because chevrolet informed them that "the part did not exist!" the dealer was forced to reflare the old line. Within 1 week, it broke again in the same spot. I replaced the line with an aftermarket one myself. Less than a week later, the other rear brake line (left rear) ruptured at the flare in the same spot as the right rear, entering the caliper. I replaced it myself and took the oem broken line to viva motors to inform them to inform chevrolet that there was a potential serious defect in chevrolet s-10 rear brake lines. The service manager advised me to call chevrolet myself since they (chevrolet) wouldn't listen to him. Since chevrolet's southwest area zone representative had previously told me to "go pound sand" I figured why bother with him. I feel the odds of two oem brake lines failing within 2 weeks of each other are astronomical and since chevrolet chose to ignore the incidents, I'd better contact you to investigate further. Hopefully, mine was an isolated case but I doubt it because as I said, the odds are astronomical and the sw area zone rep chose to say the part didn't exist rather than admit he had a serious life threatening problem. In reality, how can he say the truck never had brake lines? I smell a rat and would like your organization to check into it. If further investigation saves 1 life, this is well worth our efforts. Fortunately, I was able to stop safely both times my hydraulic system suffered massive failures but I will say, I think the failures took a few years off my life and absolutely caused some soiled pants. I'm not a chronic complainer by any stretch of the imagination but I'm not stupid either and chevrolet has problem with at least one of its trucks and is choosing to hide its head in the sand it wants me to go pound. Thanks for your efforts, john mullen.
My son went over a bridge and the brakes made a loud noise, engaged and caused him to fishtail and run his front end into the bridge. He had a witness behind him that saw the whole thing and said it was very scary and a good thing there was no oncoming traffic. It did $2300 worth of damage and his airbags did not employ.
Was driving 45mph had applied brakes to stop and brake pedal went to floor. Vehicle eventually stopped. Had contacted dealer , and vehicle towed in. Mechanic checked ABS brakes and found nothing wrong.
Consumer has had numerous problems with the brakes on this vehicle, had serviced and found debris in one of the sensors and had cleaned, had sensor replaced.
Braakes pulls right when in use power steering will be hard to turn at low speed
While driving 40- 60mph applied brakes and vehicle did not slow down, causing a collision. Air bags did not deploy.
While driving 40- 60 MPH and applying brakes, brake pedal was pushing foot up and did not slow vehicle down, causing consumer to have a collision.
During braking on wet, bumpy or gravel surfaces the brake pedal becomes "soft" and goes to the floor. The vechicle becomes hard to stop. The ABS warning light comes on and will not go out until the vehicle is restarted. This is a very dangerous situation.
Brakes at any given moment will fail to engage and then the brake will go to the floor and anti-lock will come on. Vehicle will not stop in time.
When brakes were applied the car would shake; car taken to dealership to have the brakes checked; 2 rear rotors were warped and replaced; left the dealership and the same problem still existed. Did not have time to take back as I was leaving on vacation. In traveling on the freeways and in the mountains the hotter the brakes got , the more the car would shake when the brakes were applied, and today the car continues to have this same problem. When I arrived at my destination, I contacted a cheverolet dealership nearby and spoke to the service person and they really didn't want to touch the brakes and suggested that it would be better to take the car to service where I bought it. Today I'm taking the car to the dealership for the brakes to be checked again as the warranty is about to expire. I hope they take it for a good test drive!! I'm not sure is this problem is they hydraulic brake system. It could be the anti-lock brake system for all I know. But I've been driving 4-wheel drive blazer for about 20 years and this problem really stumps me.
Several times brakes were applied in normal condition at stop or red lights, brake pressure would release and pedal would go to the floor. Noise from anti-skid could be heard but there was no stopping power at all.
Brakes locked up intermittently on twenty separate occasions when going over a bump in the road, causing vehicle to go into a slide, and resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced ABS module. However, problem still exists. After reinspection of vehicle dealer determined that vehicle performed as designed. Please provide additional information.
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Was driving on dirt washboard road. Had put on brakes and pedal went to floor. Then, brakes locked up. Problem seemed to happen only on dirt roads. Contacted manufacturer and dealership. Informed that it was how ABS brakes on were made.
While traveling at 40 to 50 MPH went to apply brake system, and there was no resistance behind the brake pedal, and pedal went directly to floor. Consumer rear ended another vehicle due to this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While in heavy traffic brake pedal stuck, and vehicle didn't stop. Consumer had an accident.
I think vehicle is to heavy for brake system (crew cab) centurion design. Heat that comes from engine is excessively hot and is dangerous because some time I am dosing off because of the heat. I have to turn on air conditioner in the winter time in order to maintain the heat off out the cabinet. Dealer has being notified several times and telling me that this is normal. Astrovan have the same engine and no heat comes in into the cabinet. My truck dials are in off position, in cool indicator and heat comes from the ventilation at 98 degrees. The feet get rellay hot and without realizing I am dosing off. I think this very dangerous while driving, unless you drive with the window open or have your air conditioner on in order to cool this air. I alredy asked them as to why I was not told that this is " the way they manufacture this cars (crew ca). If I would have being told this, I would have not purchased this car. I do not live in alaska were I would need constant heat at all the time.
Vehicle hit another vehicle head on at 42 MPH. This vehicle was declared totaled. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.*ak signal light would come on at random. Brake pads and shoes replaced. Whenever it rained, vehicle filled with water, the carpet was ruined and had to be replaced. Windows would not roll down.
When driving at 60-65 MPH and attempting to stop by applying brake pedal, brakes kicked in, then pedal went to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a rearend collision. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
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