Consumer states while traveling at low speed when depressing the brakes vehicle goes into extended stopping distance in result of a vehicle crash. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm
1994 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Abs system would not clear codes 71-74 during diagnostic testing. Flowchart specifies part replacement, however, ABS light on dash has never illuminated except for the two seconds after vehicle started. Safety is an issue when testing requires replacment, but the driver is not warned. Component was tested because car pulled to the left when brakes applied. Later determined to be a bad remanufactured caliper.
Loss of all braking when anti-lock kicks in.
Front brake drums and rotors are warped. When applying brakes there is extended stopping distance, and brakes grind. Dealership has replaced rotors and prior to this problem.
When lightly applying brakes ABS will come on, and not allow vehicle to come to a stop. There will also be extended stopping distance.
While driving about 5 MPH consumer applied brakes and pedal went to the floor. There was no braking action. Vehicle at dealership at this time. Please add further comments.
When trying to come to a stop I felt a thump and then my brakes total stopped working had this problem once before have had my brakes replaced twice in 1year and my brakes pads and drums etc are fine.
While driving 35mph started to apply the brakes and ABS braking system locked up. Vehicle coasted, and hit another vehicle in rear.
I can't believe that these ABS sytstems have not been recalled, during a panic stop the system fails, pedal drops to the floor and pulsates, and leaves you with no braking. Had one accident and several near misses. In a vehicle this size and weight this problem should be recalled before more fatalities accur.
During an emergency braking situation the ABS system engaged but the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, on one occasion a minor crash occured but no injuries were sustained as a result. Nlm
Abs brakes failed to stop vehicle. Sense of not stopping. Pedal went through much more travel than normal; to floor or almost to floor, without any substantial vehicle slowing.
Abs will cause left front wheel to lock up prematurely, and pull a little to right during hard braking or wet conditions. Dealership has examined vehicle, and not been able to determine a reason for this problem. *ak consumer states left front locks up on slippery surface or on gravel road, during light braking, vehicle pulls to the right, dealership could not figure out problem.
Windshield wipers work great, as long as it is not raining. During hard braking brakes fade to floor, I had the brakes checked no problem found. Problem only occurres during hard braking. (emergency situations).
Problem: brake pedal goes to floor-no pressure, no braking. Near miss collisions. Master cylinder, ABS computer, have been replaced, brakes have been replaced as requried---this vehicle has a definate brake history problem. Apparently, based on internet articles I've researched I'm not alone. I'm extremely concerned for the safety of my wife and 3 small children. We're basically afraid to drive this vehicle.! When the brakes go down to the floorboard without any pressure, there's obviously something wrong with the brake system---------even the guy at the car wash was scared!
Ea95-026, consumer was driving in general traffic about 20 MPH ,going from stop to stop. Consumer applied brakes as normal with enough space , but vehicle was not stopping fast enough. Consumer applied brakes again harder, but brakes did not respond. Vehicle was still slowing down at same rate of speed, causing a rearend crash. Prior to incident, consumer noticed that it took longer to stop, about 5 feet further in a normal stopping condition.
While driving 20 MPH consumer applied brakes, pedal felt hard and went to floor, but no braking action. Consumer hit another vehicle, consumer was injured, and vehicle was totalled.
Pull to the right when brake is applied, calipers are't being released properly.
Carrier gear on limited slip differential cracked. Manufacturer will be notified. *ak consumer states ABS do not stop vehicle and consumer has had to run off the road may times in order to prevent an accident.
When using brakes the car will stop for brief moment then the brake pedal will pulsate and the brake stop working,then I have to take my foot of the brakes and hit it again./ on the set belt when they are buckled and you move forward they will not retract.
These 3 cases of an ABS failure occurred on damp roads. Two cases involved the right front tires being over leaves on the road when brakes were applied. All the cases involved trying to stop at a stop sign. Normal pressure(not a panic stop) was applied tobrakes, and all 3 cases were at a speed of 5mph or less. When the ABS system kicked in, the car basically would not stop within any reasonable distance. We have had problems with this ABS system(kelsey-hayes) ever since we purchased vehicle in 1994. The problem is that this system does not work!!!! If the ABS ever kicks in, you are in trouble. We have had only 1 accident since 1994(caused by the ABS), but have had numerous near-misses. I have even looked into disconnecting the ABS, but there is siome interlocking of the ABS to the transmission or other systems that prevent you from doing that. I have talked to the dealers, manufaturer, and the nthsa. The dealers and the manufacturers are not going to do anything about it because it would involve replacing the whole kelsey-hayes system not just a modification.
Abs is malfunctioning, causing poor brake performance, and ABS will activate on dry pavement.*ak
The truck has poor braking ability, which makes it difficult to stop when needed. One accident has resulted as described, in 3/1999. Multiple complaints and service attempts have been done with no result. Multiple components have been changed at my expense, with no change. The dealer (joe holland in charleston, wv) states the brakes are functioning as designed. The truck is very difficult to stop in situations where a quick stop is needed. The problem has been chronic since the car was purchased. It takes a long time to slow the car down. Many close calls have happened. Poor brake performance.
Ea 95 026/poor brake performance: when applying brake in a sudden stop/emergency situation it causes loss of braking, and vehicle continues on. Dealer notified ,and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Please fell free to provide any further details.
Abs on chevrolet, suburban is unreliable and faulty - need a solution before a fatality occurs.
Recall 99025000/brake switch: on going / intermittent problem when brake are applied on rough surface road or a bump it causes a temporary loss of brake for 3-5 seconds before restoring. Vehicle been a independence repairs shop on two occasions, and problem was still occurring. Dealer notified for a appointment. Feel free to provide any further details.
Ea 95 026/poor brake performance: when applying brake in a sudden/emergency situation and a wet/dry road conditions, it causes front wheel to squeal and lock up. Dealer notified.
Repeated failure of the ABS brakes. Car glides an extra sec before brakes engage in a shuddering lock up. Been in 2 accidents and close on many more. 2 chevy dealers says nothing abnormal, can't recreate problem.
Several previous close incidents, but this was the first accident. Hopefully when I contact the manufacturer & dealer, we will be able to resolve this problem, as well as the faulty windshield wipers, once and for all, before any more incidents can take place.
Consumer was on the highway slowing down to brake for traffic & pedal went all the way to the floor. Vehicle wouldn't stop. Abs light or no other warning light came on. Dealer seemed to repair vehicle, but it hasnt been driven at highway speed to experience it again. Also, transmission seems to be straining when starting to take off. Dealer checked vehicle out, but found everything to be okay.
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