Extended stopping distance when brakes were applied on wet roads. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
1993 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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While attempting to stop by applying the brakes vehicle slid, and consumer rear ended vehicle in front of her. No serious accident yet.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
Brakes failed, on several occasions, one incident resulted in rear end collision, the seat belts broke during collision. Yh
Over the entire time that we have owned this vehicle, the brakes and the ABS system have not operated reliably. Whenever the vehicle is being driven on an irregular or wet street (even at low speeds, below 30mph), and the brakes are applied, the brake pedal will go to the floor and all braking effect vanishes momentarily. This definitely involves the ABS system, because there is the characteristic vibration of the pedal when the system is activated. Abs activation during these episodes is inappropriate, ineffective, and dangerous to the occupants of the vehicle.
Over the entire time that we have owned this vehicle, the brakes and the ABS system have not operated reliably. Whenever the vehicle is being driven on an irregular or wet street (even at low speeds, below 30mph), and the brakes are applied, the brake pedal will go to the floor and all braking effect vanishes momentarily. This definately involves the ABS system, because there is the characteristic vibration of the pedal when the system is activated. Abs activation during these episodes is inappropriate, ineffective, and dangerous to the occupants of the vehicle.
When the brakes were applied hard the pedal was normal. However, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision.
When stepping on the brakes to stop or reduce speed, brake pedal will go to the floor, resulting in extended stoping distance.
While driving on highway, approaching an intersection, there was an accident up ahead. Went to apply brakes, and the vehicle just kept on going. Rear ended another vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Reporting ongoing problem with brake system; whever brakes are applied pedal would intermittently go to the floor and a make a dull sound, and cause a extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
When applying the brakes the back wheel hits a small bump, pedal goes to the floor, and vehicle does not stop. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, sometimes the brakes go straight to the floorboard, and pull rightor left. Sometimes the brakes work intermittently.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
While driving 30mph applied brakes and vehicle didn't stop. When on wet surface vehicle makes noises and slides when trying to stop.
While making a normal stop brake pedal went down much further than normal and the truck barely stopped. This happened while driving on a smooth/dry road surface. The problem was reported to the dealership. Prolbem was corrected by a repair shop at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
Ongoing problem with low growling sound and extended stopping distance. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Anti-lock brakes free wheel when trying to stop going from pavement to slick or washboard road surface. The stopping distance is not reliable. I disconnected the antilock brake system because it wasn't reliable. The dealer could not document the problem because it was intermittent. This is a major defect and nearly caused several accidents before I pulled the ABS fuse. Chevrolet sent me a video on ABS when I reported the problem to them implying that I didn't know how ABS worked. I know when ABS doesn't work and the car freewheels nearly into the car ahead of you. Chevrolet should repair this problem to prevent future catastrophic accidents and injuries.
Repeated failures, particularly with bumps or emergency braking: pedal to floor, brakes "groan" extended stopping distance with one accident.
Whenever applying the ABS brakes hard vehicle would slide. This caused extended stopping distance. Had rearended another vehicle in front. Been to dealer & mechanic had test driven vehicle for brakes. The cause of brake problem could not be corrected.
When driving at any speed on dry pavement ABS brakes will apply, release and reapply. Vehicle will roll forwards, and the brakes release again. *ak when brakes are applied in rough road causing, suspension to bounce and anti lock to loss braking action.
When brakes were applied under normal conditions pedal became soft and went to the floor, causing and extended stopping distance, and resulting in a minor collision. Dealer replaced various parts of the brake system.
Abs brake failure just before final braking. Rear end of car in front. Brakes just quit. Brake were just serviced on the week before. Same aparent problem as recall no 99041 for 93 blazers.
Brakes failed causing consumer to rear end a stalled vehicle. Nlm
While driving 15-20 MPH over a speed bump, brakes failed, brakes continually experiencing failure. .
Whenever the brakes are applied pedal goes to floor. Would pump pedal & ABS brakes would reengage to stop vehicle. Would experience a greater stopping distance than usual when this happens. Had been to mechanic & was informed ABS brakes needed new monitor.
The front wheels of anti lock system lock-up causing vehicle to slide on snow / ice.
While making a sudden stop vehicle continued to travel, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please prove further information.
When ABS brakes are applied vehicle would pull to left & swerve. Been to dealer numerous times & promised problem would be repaired. But it reappeared.
This failure is similar to my previous posting of 2 failures. I was driving at a speed of 30 MPH when I had to stop suddenly. The brakes made a loud groaning sound and the wheels locked up in a skid. Once again, this almost resulted in a crash. Afterwards, the brakes seemed to be very soft for a period of time.
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop , the driver heard a loud noise, pedal became soft and went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in loss of master cylinder. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder. *ak
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