Failed ABS impacts braking action - increased stopping distance, soft pedal. Sets trouble code 63. Definite safety hazard. 4wd ABS installed on 2wd vehicle at factory. Understand that recall to replace correct ABS may be pending.
1992 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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The brakes have always been mushy. I understsand that ABS will respond differently to emergency brakeing than "normal" brakes but this thing is a real adventure to drive when you've got to make panic stops.it seems to resist your foot the harder you push the less braking you feel.the front left wheel bearing module went out which caused the disk brake to grab and both front tires to wear very badly. The electric wiper control went out becauset the control box is in the engine compartment and got wet. Dah! The drag link bushing rusted out because the grease fitting was apparently inaccessable to service and never got any grease. The radiator began leaking at 90000 mls. At which time I ran a stop leak product in it which stopped it so far. The waterpump went out at 110,000 mls and the alternator at 95000 mls. Brakes are biggest concern!!!!!
When brakes are applied in emergency situation the pedal is hard. The brakes react and then release, causing the vehicle to keep on rolling. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Brakes slip during a normal stopping, causing extended stopping distance.dealer has yet to be contacted.
When brakes were applied,the brakes locked up,pulling the vehicle to the left,an inspection by my mechanic ,revealed that the ABS system was not fuctioning correctly.
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About two years ago driving through a puddle of water my check ABS system light suddenly came on. When my brakes were serviced, not by a dealer, I was told that my brakes were working but that the antilock brakes were not. We were told that it would cost over a thousand dollars to fix the computer chip in the brake system. Since we did not have the money for that and we were told that our brakes were working properly (not the antilock), we have never taken it in to be replaced. We have not had an accident because of this problem, only "almost" accidents. We do, though, seem to have to have our brakes worked on very often because of one thing or another. I read about the recall and wanted to report this to you for your records. I hope that the manufacturer of our vehicle will repair this problem for us without charge before an accident does happen, as apparently this is a manufacturer defect. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The first brake failure occurred on march 30, 1999 at the intersection of al 150 and I-459 in hoover al. I tried to stop at the light but the suburban just would not stop. The anti lock mechanism did not activate and there was no sliding or skidding. I ran into the back of the car in front of me at about 5 MPH. There was rain present, but it was light rain ith no water standing on the road. The second occasion was in houston tx on may 28, 1999. My daughter was driving the suburban on the sam houston toll road when she went to change lanes. She discovered that someone was overtaking her from behind at a high rate of speed in the lane that she wanted to be in. She pulled the wheel in the opposite direction, saw someone in the adjacent lane, pulled the wheel in the opposite direction and applied the brakes, hard. The suburban's rear wheels locked, and the suburban made a 180 degree turn in the middle of the road, and exitted the roadway backward at about 20 MPH striking a concrete barrier. I have spent about $1000 making the suburban drivable, and I have not gotten into the body work yet. I feel that both occurances have been caused at least in part by failure of the four wheel anti lock brake system. The right rear wheel threw the tread six days later on the way home. I don't think it was designed to go sideways.( dot number: an11lx1127 tire size: lt24575r16 )
On two occasions the consumer has slammed on brakes abruptly, the brake pedal went to the floor and the anti lock brakes failed, dealer checked but said they looked fine. Nlm
Ea95026, intermittently, the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing brake pedal to the floor, causing extended stopping distance and vibration, which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced parts in the braking system. Problem is still occurring. Please provide further information.
Abs does not stop my suburban when system activated. The vehicle takes a lot longer to stop. I have talked to the dealer and several brake shops and they claim this phenomenon is normal. This problem has caused 4 near misses and one accident. I just want to know how to get it corrected before we get in a serious accident.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with ABS system activating by itself, and causing brake system to fail. Dealer inspected vehicle and informed consumer that the cost of repairs would be at consumer's expense of approximately $1300.00. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
When the brakes are applied intermittently a grinding noise is heard, which results in extended stopping distance. Brakes have been worked on by private mechanic. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak
Abs system fails to operate resulting in brake pedal going to floor, complete loss of braking, and a loud squealing noise from the unit. In prior incidents to 2-12-99, vehicle has been put up on curb and homeowner's front lawn to avoid rear end collisions. On 2-12-99 rearended a pickup truck that stopped suddenly in front of me. Had at least 50 feet of stopping distance. When chevrolet dealer was questioned about suburban ABS problem, owner was told problem does not exist. System is supposed to act like it does and squeal is normal. Unless ABS light comes on, it is not vehicle error. Master cylinder has been replaced on vehicle, but dangerous situation continues to persist.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with anitlock brakes. When driver applied brakes during inclement weather, vehicle skidded. On dry pavement, and/or during low speeds, it is difficult to stop. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
We have had an ongoing problem with the anti lock brakes making a loud groaning sound. This typically occurs right after we start the engine and then seems to go away. It will also occur when we go over a bump with the brakes engaged. I reported this to the dealer(s) when we first got the vehicle and they could not find anything wrong. On jan 15, 1999 I was following a car who stopped at a yellow signal light. When I applied the brakes, there was a loud "groan" and I believe the pedal went to floor. I had adequate room to stop, but the brakes seemed to just not work properly. When I went out this morning to checkthe brakes, they felt spongy and then finally got a normal feel again. I believe that there is a problem with the anti-lock brakes on this vehicle. Fortunately the accident was relatively minor; however, I believe that gm should fix both my vehicles brakes, and take care of the damage on the other car. I will be out of town until the 26th of january.
Anti-lock brake system failed.
Abs malfunction.
On wet pavement, ABS malfuncioned while braking and struck vehicle in front of him.
The antilock brake failure lights activate about every second time the antilock brakes are activated and sometimes just from driving over a bump or a pothole.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, not allowing the truck to stop. This has happened several times. Also the truck has extended stopping distance while the brakes are applied.
While making a sudden stop, the vehical experienced extended stoping distance, resulting in an accident.
Poor brake performance. When applying the brakes, especially during wet weather the brakes grab and let go.
Brake rotor failed, causing vibration while braking.
Abs locked up/failed, pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.
Abs brake pressure modulator failed.
When applying the brakes the pedalgets hard but vehicle will not stop.
While applying the brakes they started pulsating and pulling to the right. Dealer has been contacted.
Anti-lock brakes fail intermittently, causing loss of control, due to faulty computer in the ABS unit.
Anti lock brakes lock up.
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