Ongoing problem with ABS failure; whenever brakes are applied in a sudden/emergency situation ABS would briefly engage, and then resume this problem. Also, causes loss of brakes. Please provide further details.
1994 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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When consumer applied brakes braking system locks up and released stop and repeats the cycle.
On rainy day went to slow down, brake pedal made clicking noise as I applied preasure. Then it went to the floor and vehicle moved fowards into the back of a stopped car at a traffic light. A mechinc at sears garge said he though the 1994,s and 1995,s had problems with ABS systems. I would like to know how many other acicidents have occured since 1994 involving ABS system on surbubans? Thank you.
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Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal braking conditions, pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Abs over ride does not stop vehicle, run intersections, cross lanes of traffic, lost control.
Upon making a graudal stop or when attempting to make a left or right hand turn on wet or dry pavement, vehicle went into a skid, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details. Ea95-026.
Brake disengaged, vehicle coasted forward, reapplied the brakes and car braked properly, sometime in damp weather after a long period of sitting the brakes grabs violently.
Traveling at 30mph then having to make a sudden stop due to traffic conditions, the brakes were applied with full force. A very loud growling noise was heard from the ABS braking system and the vehicle did not stop, nor did it appear to slow down. The result was collision destroying the vehicle that was rear-ended.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem, nor duplicate it. Gnc offers no help. *ak
While driving at any speed consumer stepped on brakes, and could feel vibration from the front. Also, extended stopping distance.
Windshield wiper failure during heavy rainfall at night, and brake failur.: vehicle ahead able to move to avoid collision.
On several occasions the anti lock brakes have not allowed the vehicle to stop. The last occasion resulted in a rear end collision although there was plenty of room to stop if the brakes had worked properly. The local chevrolet dealer is of no help because the brakes fail sporadically and they have not been able to duplicate the problem and the computer test shows no defect. I have contacted gm to complain and they have an open file on this (no. 990468281) but have not offered any assistance. This is a dangerous condition which the dealer and manufacturer are ignoring. The anti lock system on this vehicle needs to be replaced.
Abs problems; when applying the brakes the truck does not have adequate stopping power, which increases the stopping distance. This happens on any type of road surface. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Also, brake pads were replaced three times, rotors were turned because of warping. Problems with the ABS continues. Please provide any further information.
When brakes are applied in a hurry it car gathers speed--have had this happen 5 times--taken it to dealer 5 times--4th time they said leaky back seal--before that the dealer said nothing was wrong..5th time I rear ended a van- almost like no brakes at all. No I was not pumping the breaks! I would like to know if this has happened with any other chev. Subs. Thank you for your help.
Brakes do not work when hitting a bump and applying brakes at same time. Has taken automobile to dealer, and they said they cannot find anything wrong. *ak
Abs - at low speeds when coming to a stop, the ABS system activates intermittently and causes extended stopping distance. Windshield wipers failure is identical to the federal safety agency campaign id:98v150001.
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After investigating this defect I am appalled that there has not been a recall. I applied the brakes as I normally do when approaching a red light. The car began to slow down and then all of a sudden there were no brakes. I was told by the dealer (they did a test and the same thing happened with them, the vehicle not stopping until 30-35 feet after the brakes were applied) that the ABS system is functioning properly according to gm. Unbelievable!
While making a sudden stop by depressing brakes vehicle would experience extended stopping distance. Please provide further informaton.
Consumer was driving on dry conditions and trveling 10mph. While turning consumer found out he had complete brake failure when he applied brakes, vehicle ran into a tree. No one was hurt. Dealer not contacted.
Traveling at less than 30 MPH on dry pavement the ABS failed ,resulting in a crash. This is the 3rd time this has heppened with this vehicle, resulting in 2 crashes.
In dry road conditions on I-5 northbound we noticed that traffic was stopping ahead of us and applied brakes. We had already slowed to approx 50mph before braking . The vehicle nose dipped as we slowed to stop, then the anti lock mech released the base brakes and we were thrown upright as we continued forward into the car ahead of us after a considerable distance during which time we were aware that we were not being slowed by the anti- lock system. We had noticed that the brakes had an unusual stopping distance in the past, but believed that this was normal as we were told by our dealer. The brakes had recently been serviced in december. There is no question that we should have had ample distance for any properly working brake system to stop us in time.
Abs brake system has activated and created a dangerous skid on at least 6 occasions. I am an excellent driver and used avoidance manoveurs twice to avoid collisions. There seems to be two consistent conditions that cause the activation of the ABS /skidding...bumpy roads(I have skidded both on dry railroad crossings and dry unpaved mountain roads) and,second, rainy paved surfaces that would not ordinarily induce a skid. Wet white painted lines at intersections are major contributors. What I cant understand is that as of 01/04/2000, you already have 463!!! Reports on your website of this vehicle/year/system failure and yet, no recall.
Vehicle experienced problem with ABS braking system which causes for poor braking ability. Nlm
Ongoing /intermittent problem with ABS system; whenever brakes are applied vehicle would have a delay in stopping distance, and intermittently pedal would harden or go to the floor. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they have to replace the whole brake system. Problem appears to be resolved.
Abs brake problems; while driving 25 MPH, towing a traveler trailer weighing 7,000 pounds, and approaching a red light, ABS brake system kicked in, but suburban traveled about another 45 feet before stopping. Which could have been life threatening if pedestrians were in the crosswalk.
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Was driving approximately 25mph & was slowing down, applied brake pedal & it went to floor. Abs brakes failed. Finally caught & jerked vehicle. Was hard to control. Vehicle finally stopped. This was the 2nd or 3rd time it happened. Took vehicle to dealer & braking problem could not be duplicated. Mechanic could not repair problem.
Under panic stops, the brakes act like "antibrakes" not anti-lock brakes. My son and I both have identical 1994 suburbans and we both share the same problem of poor braking, when wet or under panic situations. My son had a accident with mine when the brakes wouldn't stop him in time to avoid a collision, resulting in major damage. I have spoken to numerous suburban owners, and they all say the same thing. The brakes are scary, especially with such heavy vehicle. I spoke to chevrolet and they told me they are aware of brake problems, but don't know how to fix it yet, that a national recall might come next year. I think something this drastic should have a priority to the public.
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