Harder tension applied to braking apparatus : unbalanced rear brakes, thereby causing reduction to sensors on ABS.
1994 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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When brakes are applied and the vehicle hits a bump in the road the brakes release. When brakes are applied on even pavements the ABS does not engage properly. The dealer has been notified.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Ea94038; in low speeds the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Brakes: intermittently the brake pedal will go completely to the floor and vehicle will not stop. Took in to dealer and they replaced the brakes because they were wearing unevenly. *ak
Brakes fail on occasion.
When going over a bump or coming to a stop the brakes intermittently release ( they will not stop) . Owner has to stand on the brakes or pump the ABS sometimes to stop the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. *ak egr valve replaced. 2 shocks replaced due to a rattle in the front.
Abs: applied brakes, vehicle kept going; rearended another vehicle at standstill, no warning, dry weather; intermittent problem. Brake failed 5 times within 4 year period. Not duplicated by dealer.
Abs: applied brakes pedal went partially to floor, vehicle kept going approximately 5 ft before stopping, no warning. Dry/hot weather; inspected by dealer, found nothing wrong.
Brakes failed, causing vehicle to go through intersection, also vehicle bounces on occasion when brakes are applied.
When making a gradual or a sudden stop the brake pedal becomes very soft, resulting in brake fade away, causing extended stopping distance. Also, when applying force under heavy braking on wet pavement, the vehicle pulls to the right. Please provide furthere details.
In low speeds, the defective ABS system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs brakes failed.
Rear brakes failed when pushed.
When applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden or a gradual stop, consumer noticed a loud sound from the brakes, pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the consumer to have an accident. Consumer states problem occurs when traveling on wet or dry pavement. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes the brake pedal will go completely to the floor and have no brakes; when letting off the brakes and applying again, the brakes work. This is an intermittent problem. *ak consumer states this has occurred several times.
Brakes: when driving on wet or dry pavement and applying brakes, lose control of vehicle because brakes don't catch.
Brakes: when driving and applying the brakes to stop, if hit a bump in the road the brakes will not hold, have to apply brakes again for them to catch.
Abs brakes failed numerous times, once resulting in a collision and fire.
Abs: applied brakes, pedal went to floor with no braking effect. Abs locked up continuously problem for 1 year. To be inspected by dealer. Please provide vehicle identification number.
Abs brake system does not function properly. It activates during braking on slippery, as well as non-slippery surface. Brake pedal is hard and clicking sound is heard.
Brakes: when driving and attempting to stop the vehicle the brakes will not engage as they should. Put pedal to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. The dealer says there is no problem, this is the way the anti-lock brakes work.
Abs brake problems; intermitently; on normal road conditions, emergency situation, when applying the brakes get a strange noise, and the pedal goes further than it should. The system does not engage. More noticeable on icy roads. This situation caused a crash about 1 year ago.
Behind another vehicle at stop light; light turned green; another vehicle jumped ahead of other vehicle that slammed on brakes. Suburban slammed on brakes & pedal went to floor; rearended vehicle in front. Called & talked to dealer & received number to manufacturer. Outside consultant was hired to look at vehicle.
While making panic or routine stops ABS brakes do not stop vehicle. Owner also notes problem is intermittent. Dealer found no problem with brakes. *ak consumer states the pedal will pulsate while braking, however vehicle does not slow.
While driving driver had to make a quick stop and he applied the brakes which the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. When the suburban didn't stop, it hit the vehicle in front of him because of the defect of the ABS brakes. Dealer said that they could not find anything wrong with the brakes.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in three crashes.
Emergency brakes lose traction and cause vehicle to lunge forward.
While driving and towing another vehicle the ABS failed. Has not seen dealer.
While driving at approx 30 MPH when stepped on brakes, kept pushing but vehicle kept moving, took about 8- 10 car lenghts before it stopped, almost caused an accident, took vehicle to dealership, cannot find problem. Found corroded brake wire. This defect can happen unexpectedly, can cause a major accident.*ak consumer stated this incident has happened twice, the first occurence resulted in an accident and injury ro consumer.
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