While driving on highwayor going up/down to form a small hill right before a four-way stop intersection, driver slowed down but brakes failed to stop. Went half way through intersection before was able to come to a complete stop.
1994 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle on four occasions.
Ea94-038; upon applying force to the brake pedal when traveling on wet or dry pavement or when there is gravel on the road, the brakes lock up. Pedal travels to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer stated after pumping the brakes the brake are ok. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the problem.
Abs brake problems; when pressing on the brake pedal to slow down quickly sometimes the pedal goes to the floor. At that point, there are no brakes. This caused driver to hit the back of a school bus. If driver has time to take foot off pedal he is able to reapply and the brakes seem to work normally.this happens on a more road with little bumps. Not looked at by dealer.
When driving the vehicle and putting foot on the brake pedal, it makes a noise, and the brake pedal goes to the floor board. The vehicle just keeps going. *ak
While driving 15 MPH the defective braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which happened intermittently. Dealer could not determine problem.
Ea94-038; when applying force to the brake pedal, it results in extended stopping distance/ brake fading away. Also caused two accidents. *ak consumer notice the problem when driving in wet or dry pavement. Consumer is no longer the owner of this vehicle.
Consumer was coming to a stop sign and interection , applied pressure to brakes, no reaction. Had to push till pedal went to floor. Had to pump brakes just to slow down until it finally stopped less than 20 seconds to make a complete stop, dealership claims there is no problem. Due to this defect, consumer went through interection which could have resulted in an accident.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused a collision. Please give any further details.
When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the pedal goes to the floor, and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak dealer states the brakes operate as designed.
When applying the ABS brakes at any rate of speed on wet or dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a vehicle collision. Please give any further details.
Rear ABS brakes lock up/fail.
While driving about 35 MPH , coming to a stop, the braking system resists . Consumer states that the brake pedal would be down to the floor, and the vehicle will go 20-30 feet before coming to a complete stop. Also it seems as though the vehicle is braking and stopping while the brake pedal is down . The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair.
Abs brakes failed many times, once resulting in a crash/injuries.
While driving ABS brakes failed, causing extended stopping distance. Brakes fail to stop vehicle. There were 12 near-miss accidents.
Upon approaching a rock or a pot hole gravel in the road, and upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed extended stopping distance. Consumer stated the probelm became a hazard in wet weather conditions, ea950926.
While driving the vehicle applied the brakes and they failed. The vehicle hit two vehicles because the driver could not stop. To stop the vehicle driver had to put the vehicle into park. There is an investigation open ea95-026.
When applying the ABS brake in a sudden stop, the stopping distance was increased before the vehicle came to a stop. Please describe details.
Brake failure.
Anti lock brakes failed 3 times, resulting in two accidents.
Upon approaching to make a stop and applying force to the brake pedal vehicle continued to move, noticed extended stopping distance/brake faded away. Consumer has yet to contact a dealer. *ak this problem is most noticeable when stopping on rough roads, the brakes vibrate and the vehicle cannot make sudden stops.
Applied brakes, felt mushy, brakes pedal went to floor, rear wheels locked up, nearly caused crash.
The ABS system delays stopping the vehicle. It happens when the truck is going 40mph or over, and the driver has to make a quick; stop the vehicle will not stop right away.
Vehicle's ABS braking system fails and brake pedal is mushy, has extended stopping distance. 2 accidents have occurred due to this problem.
Abs brakes do not function properly. The rear brakes do not stop vehicle. Also, front brakes are having constant wear and tear. Ownernotes of a faulty hydroboost. Dealers found no problem with system. Investigation no.ea-95026.
When owner applies the brakes the car doesn't stop if it hits a bump, throws the ABS systems off track.
The vehicle surges forward at a tremendous rate of speed when antilock brakes are engaged.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop or while driving at low speeds on bumpy surfaces, the brake fails to stop the vehicle.
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop, vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.
Abs brakes work sometimes , when they fail to work, vehicle will not stop quick enough. Feels like no brakes.
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