During panic stops the brakes grab and let go, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has been notified.
1993 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Brakes failed.
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Ea95026, the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to touch the floor, noises and extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder 2 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Replaced brake pads.
When driving the truck and applying foot to the brake pedal the truck does not stop right away, it takes longer to stop.
Master cylinder failed.
Brake pads failed three times.
Brakes lock up in rain/snow, also on gravel roads.
While driving vehicle applied brakes, but vehicle did not stop and did act like a free road, according to consumer. The vehicle was taken to dealer, and they said:"is no problem with the vehicle's brakes." the consumer asked dealer if they could diconnect the ABS because he did not feel secure.
While driving, tried to stop vehicle, but did not stop. Consumer feels unsafe about the brakes. Her husband had checked the vehicle in his shop. *ak
While driving at approximately 30 MPH when wanting to make quick stop, ABS do not stop right away,no pattern. Sometimes ABS light comes on, usually when starting vehicle. This defect can result in an accident. *ak
Brakes still pull, replace hoses,lube brakes.
Ea95-026; consumer was traveling about 30 to 35 MPH applied force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop to avoid hitting a dog, pedal traveled to the floorboard, vehicle continued to move. *ak consumer states this failure has happened on 3 occasions, at different speeds.
The defective ABS system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, and causing the vehicle wheels to lock up and slide. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Brakes failed to stop vehicle during panic braking, driver slammed on brakes, pedal went to floor, vehicle went through stop sign, no warning, released brakes, applied again, brakes worked okay, dry weather, brakes not checked by dealer/jmechanic. *ak this has also happened again.
Upon making a gradualor a sudden stop consumer noticed a loud sound, rear brakes locked up. Pulstation in the brake pedal, resulting in extended stopping distance.
When braking on downhill slope and/or hitting bump, driver will temporary lose braking power; pedal sometimes soft/goes to floor; mostly low speed; wet/dry surface. Brake system not checked by dealer/mechanic.
When applying the brakes the vehicle keeps going and the pedal goes to the floor.*ak the driver has to pump the brakes to get the vehicle to stop.
Abs brake problems; when hitting a bump and applying the brakes at the same time lose brakes. The pedal goes down a considerable distance, and have no brakes what so ever. Has to take foot off the brake and reapply. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Problem still exists.
Abs brake problems; intermittently; while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking when applying the brakes, the pedal almost reaches the floorbroad and system will kick in and stop. The vehicle surges forward before it stops. The front brakes pads have been replaced (4) times in 70,000 miles. Both calipers have been replaced, and the rotors on the right side. Consumer is still experiencing a braking problem.
Was driving vehicle when the ABS failed to work. This caused the vehicle to have extended stopping distance which caused an accident.
Abs: applied brakes, could hear ABS kick in, brakes released, did not grab, pedal went to floor, vehicle went through intersection, rearended another moving vehicle, problem has caused three crashes, dry weather with water puddles; according to dealer, brakes are working fine. Owner does not understand ABS.
When applying the
After engagement of ABS sensor mode functioned momentarily and suddenly released. Result: vehicle crashed 2 times.
While drivng vehicle on wet pavement the ABS brakes will lock up and then release. Owner is very concerned for safety. Owner has not taken vehicle to dealer.
Abs brake problems; intermittently, on any type of road conditions, when applying the brakes the vehicle goes to the left or to the right. The calipers were replaced about a month ago, problem still exists. At high speed, when pressing the pedal there is no brake, and vehicle cannot come to a stop.
Going 30mph when brake light came on. The hydraulic booster did not work; had to press on brakes hard to stop vehicle. Took to dealer & had computer replaced. *ak left front seat belt would not retract at times.
During brake application ABS stutters/catches and stops. Sporadic grab release motions. Probable cause: collision.
Intermittent ABS brake failure.
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