Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance.
1996 Chevrolet Suburban brakes complaints
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Brake rotors failed, causing noise.
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front brake pads and shoes and rotors. Please provide any further details.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently, pedal to the floor.
Brake rear axle seals failed.
Anti-lock brakes continue to lock up after repairs made.
Vehicle suffers from noticeable vibration which appears to be the result of a design flaw. Dealer also replaced front/rear ABS brakes/tires/driveshaft and rear axle.
Brakes: july 22, on freeway 66mph traffic stopping, applied brakes vehicle came to stop barely on some one's bumper. October 29, at mcdonald's pulled up to window , brakes didn't work, scraped side of wall with front grill guard. Stopped put in park, put parking brakes on, got home/called dealer. Took vehicle in, and they tested it and said rear drums were broken.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder.
Driving at 50 MPH or less ,the ABS brakes will grab and pull and lock up in wet conditions.this is an intermittent problem. Therefore, dealer cannot duplicate probelm. Dealer has replaced both calipers in the front. *ak consumer states vehicle pulls to the left while braking, problem can be helped by turning off ignition and restarting motor.
Abs brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions,the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors.
The defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor, and caused extended stopping distance, resulting in an accident. No prior problems.
The rear brakes lock up on wet pavements and in colder than normal weather conditions, causing the vehicle to go into a slide. The dealer has been notified.
Anti lock brakes do not stop vehicle properly, extended stopping distance.
While driving at any speed & the brakes (ABS) are applied, the vehicle would go left or right. If weather is wet/slippery, vehicle would spin sideways after brakes applied. Took to dealer & dealer agreed that a problem exists with brakes..
Upon making a gradual or sudden stop and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to the left and right. Also,the vehicle is not tracking, causing increased amount of stopping distance.
Driving at approximately 10-15 MPH, pushed brakes, went to floor . No brakesand lost all steering. Dealer said hydraulic unit went out which controlled ABS and power steering. This defect can result in an accident.
When the brakes are applied driver experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedalto fade and extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak consumer states ABS kicks in before it should and that the brake pedal feels mushy, dealer replaced booster assembly and found air in system on one occasion causing pedal to be hard. Wiper blades replaced.
Grinding noise develops in braking system. This is an inherent problem. Dealer's comments: system malfunctioned (two replacements).
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.
While driving vehicle the consumer said that the brakes started smoking and smelled like burning, and pedal went all way to the floor. It feels like there are no brakes on the vehicle, the vehicle doesn't stop on time, and keeps rolling for a few more feet.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard , the vehicle continued to still travel . Consumer depressed the pedal again the vehicle stopped.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop. Pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer has to press the brake pedal again to come to a stop.
Front passenger's side ABS system failure; tires completely flattened ( six months ; 4 sets) due to system design.
Wiper control unit failed.
Anti-lock brakes failed three times, once resulting in an accident.
Went to apply the brakes; pedal felt hard; did not go to floor. Vehicle was able to stop, but not for awhile. Its a very intermittent problem. Took to dealer for repairs of brakes.
In low speeds the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned when applying the brake pedal to the floor , causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Non- completion of stop due to pedal drifting to floor. Driver went through stop sign, resulting in poor brake effectiveness. This occurs mosty in inclement weather.
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