While pulling into the mcdonald's parking lot, and applying the brakes, the ABS system was working intermittently which caused the consumer to run into a pole.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Truck has had excessive vibration and front end shimmy in the sterring - tires were replaced once by dealer and then again personally. Anti-lock brakes activate if braking even at slow speeds over bump or pavement ripples. Front end seems to lose contact with road easily when going over bump or ripples. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 )
Abs problems: when driving on dry roads and applying the brakes, if there are any type of bumps in the road, the vehicle will not stop. This condition caused driver to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Dealer could not correct the problem.
Abs: while braking over semi-rough/rough surface, brakes seem to slip or disengage, causing extreme vibration. Transmission: while pulling trailer or accelerating uphill, excessive vibration occurs. Steering: while speeds 45 MPH+, moderate vibration in front-end and sterring column. Suspension: while tiurning wheels maximum left or right, or driving over uneven surfaces, hear a clicking noise in front-end. Rear window: latch does not securely tighten window causing excessive wind noise.
Vehicle experincing ongoing problem with brake sysytem. Whenever going down a hill and running over a manhole cover, it causes the brake system to release by itself for a second or more (by pushing pedal back upward). Consumer would push down on brake pedal before it would engage and stop vehicle. Dealer notified and nothing can be found. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
Due to the rubber bushing coming apart while driving over 45 MPH and driving over a bump, the steering mechanism malfunctioned,causing a crash. Also problems with the braking system, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problems. Please provide further information.
While backing out of driveway or driving over bumps and then coming to a stop, brake pedal will go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak
In bumper to bumper traffic & using brakes which got hot. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Front end vibrated. Foot on brakes/accelerator pedal at time. Moved to side of road. Waited 1/2 hour before vehicle was controllable enough to drive. Taking vehicle to dealer.
New vehicles need more testing before they are sold to the public.
Intermittently when vehicle is going over rough pavements the ABS brakes release . The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
On several occasions brakes pulsate on smooth pavement.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stoping distance. The dealer has repaired the vehicle twice, and problem still exists.
When hitting a rough spot on the road at slow speeds, the brakes go out for about 50 to 150 ft. Owner has to use emergency brakes to slow down. Dealer says the ABS is engaging, and owner will have to learn how to adjust. *ak
While slowing down for stop light the brakes depress an go all the way to the floor but the vehicle does stop but coast through light. Nlm
When riding on a decline the sensor on the vehicle disengages the brakes, allowing the vehicle to pick up speed. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
The 1999 chevrolet truck ex silv antilock breaks have been failing at random times since april 1 1999. First at slow speeds and then at high speeds randomly. On 720-1999 my speed was 60 mi hr and the brakes failed when a deer crossed the state highway between graham tx and breckenridge tx. The brakes delayed and I hit the deer dead center of my bumper and grill! The air bags didnot inflate ever!
When applying the brakes the pedal softens and feels like vehicle will not stop. The happens sporadically. Dlr says there is nothing wrong.
Since new, brake performance has been erratic in normal driving situations, varying from fair to very poor. Pedal is spongy and requires excessive travel. Pedal falls whehn stopped a lights. In normal stopping, one must keep pushing harder and harder on the pedal to maintain a constant rate of speed decrease. Ordinary stops become panic stops because braking action is not predictable. Anti-lock feature engages with slight bumps and at slow speeds, lengthening stopping distances unexpectedly.
My 1999 silverado's anti-lock brakes fail intermittently at slow speeds. The symptoms, occurances and frequency of failures are indentical to the ones general motors reported in a press release dated 7/21/99. Several weeks ago, I took my truck to the local chevrolet dealer. The service department stated that they had not received any bulletins from general motors regarding the type of brake failures I described however, the service manager did state that one other man in town reported the same problem in his 1999 silverado which almost caused an accident. Please advise how I may resolve this sitiuation with my truck's brakes. Thanks!
When applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop. This has happened three times. Dealer said it was normal.
Date of purchase: 10/14/1998. Check engine light appeared first day of pick up. Kightlinger motors put new part on the next week. December 28, 1998: took to dealer stating something wrong with front diff. Said nothing wrong. 1/17/99: front differential snapped, gear box broke. Would not warranty! Paid 3700 to fix. Next week, knocking noise. Took in said nothing wrong. Took to different dealer. One bolt holding gear box , front diff. In. 6/21/99 brakes metal to metal. Took to kight. Said stone caught. Took to different dealer, replaced brakes and rotors. Front end needs replacing 7/3/99: no brakes-fluid leaks. *ak( dot number: 0000 tire size: 265r7516 )
The vehicle vibrates at and after 65 MPH, the steering wheel shimmies and shakes. Have taken to dealer on two seperate dates for repair. Was told cause unknown. Tires have been rotated and balances 4 time in 6 months. Tire dealer blames wheels or other mechanical problems. Brake pedal will go to floorboard with slight pressure. Have not had to make panic stop. Vehicle vibrates under slight pull at low speeds as if pulling heavy load.
Ongoing / intermittent problem of brakes feeling like they crunched whenever brake pedal was applied. This condition prevented the vehicle from stoppin vehicle has been inspected, and consume rwas informed that nothing could be found. Could the federal safety agency provide addtional information or help in this matter.
On-going / intermittent problem with brake pedal would get hard,whenever brake pedal are applyed; causes the vehicle not to stop properly. Dealer notified and informed that they are awear of this problem and nothing could be done at this time. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter or provide addtional infomation concerning this problem.
Ongoing intermittent problem with brake pedal locking up, and causing vehicle not to stop. Consumer have to step on brake pedal several times to get the pedal to relief itself. Vehicle been inspected by dealer shop, but nothing could be found.
Anti-lock brakes experienced failure on several occasions. One incident during rainy weather brakes locked up, causing collision due to loss of control, no deployment of airbags, resulted in injuries.
The ABS system engages under normal braking conditions. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Since the day of delivery consumer noticed a lot of pulsation in the brakes. Also, a lug: nut of the front left wheel was cross threaded, and the screw broken. Dealership has not repaired vehicle because part is not available. Martin cehvrolet----330‑373‑1600.
1st: turning on a sharp bend at ten miles an hour, brakes were applied (lightly) and vehicle began to fishtail. 2nd: vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 MPH on a short bend in the road when brakes were applied (lightly) vehicle began to fishtail, steering wheel began to vibrate and car spun out of control. 3rd: first day after accident ,brakes jammed and responded extremely slow.
Parking brake potrudes by design causing drivers pants leg to get caught and to almost fall.
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