When attempting to come to a complete stop traveling 30 MPH, consumer experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident.
1995 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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On wet pavement ABS brakes are faulty, vehicle fails to stop when brakes are applied. Dealer found no fault with ABS brakes. Owner was almost involved in an accident.
Driver side rear brake locks up under moist or snow conditions causing ABS not to work properly.
Master cylinder is leaking brake fluid. The dealer has been notified.
Upon making a sudden or a gradual stop on wet or dry pavement consumer noticed on some occasions the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer noted there was limited pulstation in the brake pedal. At times, resulting in the vehicle skdiding, once resulting in a collision. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has not replaced any parts.
When braking you have to push far towards the floor before the brakes work.
Owner was driving on the highway applied the brakes and they didn't respond at all. Due to the brakes not responding ,the owner hit another car and then the truck slowed down and came to a hold.
Extended stopping distance.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move. The owner has had the calipers/rear pads/front pads and the rotors replaced. The dealer will be notified.
When braking under heavy loads the vehicle pulls to the right, also when applying force to make a sudden or gradual stop the pedal gets very soft, causing extended stopping distance.
When brakes are applied in sudden stop the vehicle pulls to one side and feel spongy. The dealer has not been notified. Owner has taken vehicle to an independent mechanic.
Anti lock brakes failed on two occasions.
Brakes went to floor.
Brake lines were installed incorrectly, causing brake problems.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle pulls to the left. Please provide further details.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please giveany further details.
Anti-lock brakes not adequate for size of vehicle, extended stopping distance.
When driving in wet conditions and applying foot to the brake pedal, it will take a couple of seconds longer before the brakes will sto. Also, when having to make an extremely sudden stop the brakes will not stop the truck.
Idler arm failed.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle continues to move forward. Please provide further details.
Owner has ABS brakes, ABS light comes on when brakes are applied. Also brake pedal goes to floor of vehicle. Abs brake module has been replaced, but did not correct problem.
Whenever applying the ABS brakes, there would be a grinding sound. The pedal goes to the floor. The vehicle stops further along then it suppose to. Its ongoing problem, but intermittent.
Owner claims that when she applies the brakes they don't respond.
When the vehicle has a load , when pressure is applied the vehicle locks up . The pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. Owner had to stop the vehicle by using the emergency brake. The manufacturer has been notified. Consumer states this occurs when making fast stops with no load, problem occurs on smooth surfaces on regular roads.
Abs brakes locked up and failed.
Abs brakes locked up, heated up and began to smoke. In addition, replaced brake hoses and front disc brakes.
Abs: under hard braking, braking system does not respond under pressure. Vehicle continues to move, as if no brakes, dry and wet pavement, various speeds. According to dealer, no braking problem. *ak
When driving the vehicle and applying foot to the brake pedal it would not move. It was very hard, have to apply pressure for the truck to stop.
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