Parking brake wont stay engaged when pushing pedal to the floor.
2001 Chevrolet S10 brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s-10 pickup. After taking the vehicle in for a state inspection they found that the front brake rotors rusted very badly and had fallen apart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rotors and brake pads at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance for the repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 108,000.
At low speed and when going over bumps in road the ABS system engages making it hard to stop. This has been happening for the last 5 years that I have noticed and happens everytime this situation happens.
2001 chevrolet s10 pickup with manual transmission parking brake failure foot activated parking / emergency brake fails to stay engaged leading to dangerous condition and potential injury or death. Foot activated parking brake assembly is defective, needs replacement.
Brake light and ABS light come on and stay on for a while and then go off. After braking and rolling over a small bump in road at stop sign pedal loses pressure and stopping becomes hard. I rolled past stop sign and was lightly struck on passenger side door. I have investigated this problem and I am not the only one to have experienced this problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. While coming to a stop, the vehicle drove over a small bump in the road, and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The brakes had to be pumped in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on four separate occasions. The engine and ABS lights illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and no failures were found. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The fuel light and service engine light and ABS light comes on won't shut off on my 2001 chevy s10 crew cab.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s-10. While driving 25 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes made a screeching sound. There were no warning indicators or friction in the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to stop and rear ended another vehicle. The road conditions were wet. The front bumper was damaged and a police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the repair shop. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.
During rountine operation, after applying the brakes. The emer and ABS warning lights illuminated indicating a failure of the ABS brake system. After checking with my local dealership, I eas informed this is a common failure of the ABS control module and to repair the system it would cost appx 1,200.00. The very next day the lights went off and remained off for several weeks. Brakes operate normal, its impossible for the consumer to determine the exact extent of the failure and to what system. Also consider this to be a systemic problem with gm s series vehicles according to the local gm dealership.
On july 22, 2005, I paid the dealer $615.74 to replace a shorted air pump. I brought it in since the light gauges were turning on. The "check engine" lighted on and off. One week later, the A/C stopped working. The dealer charged me $105.19 for the diagnosis. On aug. 10, I paid another shop $852.08 to replace the A/C compressor. On aug. 30, my s-10 stalled and hasn't worked since then. A mechanic said the engine has to be replaced (another $3000 +) due to overheating of the radiator. There was no prior indication that the radiator was leaking or heating except when the light gauges were turning on in july. I bought this truck brand new in 2000 and have spent over $7000 in repairs and regular maintenance since then. The battery acid has leaked. Brake pads keep wearing out. Several air injection malfunctions and pumps have been replaced. I've purchased at least 2 sets of tires. It has less than 72,000 miles.
Dt: the contact stated when the brakes were applied the vehicle jerked. When it was explained to the dealer what the vehicle was doing they stated the rotors were warped. A diagnostic test has not been performed to specifically determine the cause of the problem. *ak updated 11/16/2005 -
As our son was driving our 2001 s-10 ext cab pickup home, he came into a curve and the truck had no braking power. He said he heard a grinding noise in the vehicle and had no brakes. He went off the curve and hit a tree. The truck was totaled. My son as well as his two friends were taken to area hospitals luckily, no one was seriously injured as they had their seat belts on and were going the speed limit. I would hate to say what would have happened if they would have been traveling at a faster rate of speed. After seeing similar complaints filed by other 2001 s-10 owners, I'm wondering if someone will have to be killed before they rectify this brake problem.
Contact states: last month husband couldn't go any faster then 35 MPH in a 55 MPH zone . It was like something was stopping the wheel back from moving, and it started smoking from the wheel. Took vehicle to auto zone, and they said the brake was pressing up against the wheel. They had the brake pads and calipers changed. But that did not fix the problem. They took the car to the dealer. They put on loaded brake pads, and redid the hoses and the calipers . However, the problem was not solved, and they claimed that contaminated brake fluid was in the hoses. There was no contaminated fluid put in the car. Insurance adjusters stated they did not see any signs of contaminated brake fluid and that it was something mechanical.
Front brake rotors get hot spots and wear out pads. I have had this truck three years and have had to have the front brakes done seven times due to these hot spots. I have taken it to three dealers here in town and they say "there is nothing wrong, but we can do your front brakes for $300", I have done this three times. With in a couple months it's back to the same way it was, now if I have the brakes done again, I need to replace the rotor because they have been turned so many times.
Horrible problem with the shifting of transmission. Transmission was rebuilt 6 months ago due to the burn out of the 2nd and 3rd gear. Shifting has not changed since the rebuild. Vehicle easily slips out of gear and increasingly loses speed...no matter if the gas pedal is to the floor or not. Truck will go 65 MPH in 2nd gear with pedal to the floor and lose speed rapidly still. Second, brakes lock up going over small bumps, and then seem to not want to work properly on occasion. Lastly, tailgate cables have snapped after I sat on the tailgate (I'm 5'0" and 100lbs!!).
2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. I have for inspection.
Brake pedal goes to the floor 60% of driving. I have had my pickup in two different chevrolet dealership garages numerous times, but my brakes still go to the floor!
With a hard application of brakes, especially over any rough surface, it appears that the antilock/skid feature fails and all braking ceases.
While making a left turn, the brake hose pinched between the wheels and the frame of the vehicle. As a result brake fluid began to leak and the brakes failed. The vehicle collided head on into a parked vehicle. Please provide additional information.
While driving 70 MPH consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it home. Consumer contacted the dealer, and service manager told consumer to bring vehicle in for inspection in two business days.
While braking vehicle vibrated. Dealership mechanic determined that the problem pertained to front rotors that wore out prematurely. Dealership repaired the problem before, but the problem recurred.
When the vehicle was turned off, the brake vacuum leaked causing brake failure when starting the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the check valve but the problem still exists. *ak the engine died while driving,thee was not enough vacuum on the brake system to stop the vehicle. Gm stated that they had a lot of problems with the check valve and booster. *sc
The brakes failed at 18000 miles. An independent shop replaced the pads and drums. *ak *scc
Anti-lock brakes work sporadically, one side will lock and pull the car to that side, sometimes I press on the brake and the truck keeps going and then stops slowly, has caused me to almost get into crashes many times.
While driving at 30 MPH brakes lost power, resulting in pedal fading and hard braking. Also, extended stopping. Dealer notified.
I have a 2001 s10 extended cab pickup. I have had several incidents of my brake pedal going to floor after hitting a bump. The latest event happened on 8/8/03 with my handicapped daughter in the vehicle. What could be causing this? My pickup has about 12,300 miles on it. Also how many problems like this has been noted.
I have a leased chevrolet s-10 extreme, I have had many incidents where the front anti-lock brakes engage if I hit a small bump, sometimes only one side engages causing me to swerve to one side or the other, I also had my front disc brake pad wearout at 10,000 miles, then again at 20,000 miles, I was told it was normal wear and not covered under warantee, not wanting to pay the dealer fee to change the brakes I had them changed elsewhere covering the cost myself.
The brake pedal was hard to press due to the loss of vacuum assist after the vehicle sat over night. *jb ph
The anti-lock brake system did not work effectively, when the consumer made a panic stop, the vehicle continued to move, also the front of the vehicle vibrated severely, the manufacturer/ dealer stated it was normal. Ph
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicle ABS system, when applying the brakes fronts brake work properly but the rear brake always lock, due to a faulty design. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
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