When applying brakes pedal feels soft and spongy. Brakes failed 3 times, no accident. Vehicle taken to dealer twice for this problem, found no problem the first time. Second time, master cylinder was replaced. Six months after last repairw were done, brakes were fine, then brake failed again.
1993 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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When applying brakes to come to a complete stop pedal went to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a rear end collision. Please give any further details.
Abs system can be triggered by any small bump in road. *ak
While driving between 35-40 MPH consumer applied brakes, first they grabbed, then released. No braking action, and consumer hit vehicle in front, damage was $7000.
While making a sudden stop by depressing brakes ABS system did not kick in, causing vehicle to run off road.*ak consumer states this has happened on six other occassions since 1994.
Abs system has failed on several occasions at various speeds. Open ivestigation ea95026.
Consumer had a new ABS system installed. Then, before getting on highway state trooper stopped consumer, and informed them that they need to put chains on tires due to snow. Soon after, when trying to slow down while going down a hill ABS went out. Dealer was contacted, they noted that ABS won't work with chains on tires.
One three occasions when brakes were applied pedal went to floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct problem.*ak consumer states master cylinder was checked by two different mechanics and could not find anything wrong, on the advice of conumer's mechanic, the master cylinder was replaced and there has been no further problems.
Abs system kicks in without warning or need.
While traveling 40-45 MPH had to brake suddenly and brakes made an electrical vibrating high pitched noise. Several occurrences happened during wet or snowy weather. Did not take vehicle to dealer because brakes worked fine most of the time.
Ea 95 026/poor brake performance: whenever vehicle runs over a bump/pothole while applying brakes, it causes extended stopping distance. Also, has to apply brakes extra hard to get vehicle to stop. Manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Windshield wipers constantly shut off when it starts raining, the only way to get them to work is to stop the car and get out and manually force them to work again. They will work for a little while then do it again. The grill : the crome is pealing off of the grill. The brakes; there is intermittent problems. One is the disc keep warping after they have been repaired. They sometime fail to stpo the car as they should. The pedal goes to the floor while trying to stop.
During slow speed stop, brakes were applied with no effect. Accident occurred. This has happened on at least 5 occasions, although this is the first resulting in an accident. Reported to dealer the first time it happened and I was told it was a driver mistake.
These brakes will not stop the vehicle and the ABS caused my wife to slide into anothere vehicle in the rain in stop & go traffic.
This is my second submission of a complaint. The first one was odi id 522933. I resubmit because I am intensly frustrated with the apparent lack of action on the part of gm regarding my year vehicle. On 7/21/99, a large gmc recall was announced pertaining to ABS problems. My year suburban was excluded pending further investigation. Gm stated they were working to address customer satisfaction issues with my year vehicle. They have done nothing with me along these lines. My vehicle continues to experience many of the same symptoms that are described in your current complaint submissions for 1993 suburbans. What is being done?? This is a very serious situation. Is gm just waiting until the 92 thru 94s just rot away and are no longer a problem. My vehicle is in excellent shape for 187,000 and I intended to drive it for several more years but the anxiety is getting the best of me. Who else can I write or call? This is serious. Please contact me on my day number - 512 868 0374.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on highway and she was approaching a intersection, went to apply the brakes, and brakes didn't respond. Vehicle didn't stop at all. Abs braking system didn't kick in for three minutes, and the braking system didn't respond with a low speed.
While traveling on rough roads and when depressing brakes there was extended stopping distance . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Abs braking system failed many times, one incident resulting in accident. Nlm
The ABS system failed to stop the vehicle during a rapid stop. The ABS system cycled repeatedly during the rapid stop, but failed to quickly stop the vehicle. As a result, a minor accident occurred when I hit the vehicle in from of me.
Very poor, unsafe, brake performance, dangerously long stopping distance
Whne brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stoppingdistance. Dealer has inspected vehicle and was able to duplicate problem.
Consumer's son was traveling about 30mph. While approaching a traffic light applied brakes, and brake pedal went to the floor. Vehicle accelerated into another vehicle. There were no injuries. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic told him that problem couldn't be duplicated. Abs brake system wasn't operable.
While driving at a approximately 30 MPH and brakes are hit, vehicle starts to violently shift to the left. Brakes/calipers, and anti-lock brake valves have been replaced. Also, rotors were turned by dealership at consumer's expense. Manufacturer has a shop bulletin issue to dealership for remedy of problem, but problem still occurs. There has not been a recalle issued. This defect does not allow consumer to stop appropriately, and can cause a serious accident. *ak brake hoses failed. Brake fluid was out again after replacing it.
Whenever braking on dry pavement ABS would kick in without warning. Vehicle would fail to stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. Took to dealer & had the master cylinder replaced for the third time after it was blown twice in one month. Had everything in the brake system was checked, fluids replaced, rotors turned, etc. Dealer is unable to identify problem. *ak
Have severe left or right brake pull and erratic operation.
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When applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Brakes do not grab at all, and vehicle keeps rolling.
Ea95026; ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could cause a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Ongoing problem since bought brand new vehicle. Please provide further information.
When depressing the brakes wheels locked up. Dealer has been contacted and repairs performed, but problem has returned. Also had to replaced brake shoes on the rear axle because the right rear brake shoe was burnt from over heating. *ak
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