When the consumer approached a traffic jam, and applied the brakes, the rotors scattered all over the road, and made it extremely hard to stop. The vehicle was inspected three weeks prior to incident. The consumer requested compensation from gm. *jg
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Both rotors completely shattered while applying brakes.
On 3/13/2001 was involved in an mvc when another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle I struck off road. I was traveling aprox. 40-45 MPH when I applied the brakes immediately and slid aprox. 75 feet on road and continued to slide off road for another 50 feet when I collided with the other vehicle. Abs system never kicked in,and the vehicle slid uncontrolled until collision with injuries to myself when the seat belt did not hold my body and allowed me to travel forward striking the steering wheel with the air bag not deploying with a frontal impact and sudden deceleration. *ak (tiresize: 245/75r16)
Anti-lock indicator remained illuminated; erratic braking behavior. Dealer diagnosed and replaced ABS modulator assembly. All repair costs were borne by the owner; determined to be a non-safety repair. (?).
The federal safety agency campaign#95v124000 indicated a wiring defect on the high mounted stop light for 1995 checrolet tahoe. Mine fails.I took the truck to jerry hamm chev. In jacksonville on 5/4/00 to have the anti-lock brakes fixed for the second time,and asked them to also repair the high-light. They refused,stated the recall was not in their database. I provided them with a printed copy of your campaign,and they still refused. They also made me pay for the ABS modulator repair on 02/22/99 even though it was common knowledge that tahoes were having anti-lock brake failures. I don't think the ABS modulator (heart of the ABS) system should have failed at 47,000 miles. The only thing they did was split the cost of the part after I complained and indicated I was calling chevrolet
The brake master cylinder is leaking.
2 batteries have leaked, brakes have become "squeaky" shortly thereafter goth times. I saw an announcement in the ny times and felt I should give you yhis information
Onseptember 25, 1998, I was driving my 1995 chevy tahoe, SUV and had a complete brake failure, which almost caused a terrible accident. This was amazing in that on august 7, of that same year only a little over a month after the brakes had been serviced they failed. It was concluded that the battery had failed and leaked acid onto the brake lines causing them to fail and leakout the vital fluid. On 1/23/00 s.d.union/tribune carried an national a..p article saying the the ntsa was investgating this very problem in tahoes/yukons & suburbans
Abs warning light illuminated. Dealer inspected ABS system, confirmed that it was completely inoperative. Replaced ABS modulator assembly.
Defective ABS system resulted in an accident and drivers side air bag failed to deploy.
After contacting gm about several incidents of brake failure I was told they were investigating this problem but my vehicle was out of warranty and nothing would be done by gm. No further explanation followed. The braking problem on this vehicle has resulted in one crash w/injuries and three other occurrences were a crash was narrowly averted. Contact with others across the us indicates the ABS has a problem known by gm, but gm refuses to make reparation. I received facial lacerations due to this problem and consider gm's attitude one of "[xxx] the customer...you're on your own". I firmly believe multiple people will have to die before gm with admit these vehicles have a problem with the ABS. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes they go straight to the floorboard, and the consumer has to pump the brake pedal hard for vehicle to slow down.
Gentlemen, I am not sure what constitutes a safety hazard, but I am having to put on my fifth set of front brakes as the current ones are now worn thin, chatter, and squeal. This is a familiar pattern of excessive wear. I have even had the ABS chatter on me when going over a rough section of pavement - both during breaking and immediatly after braking. Scary. It seems unreasonable to me that I should be going through front brakes every 18,000 miles! And they frequently make funny noises!
Abs light kept coming on. Every time it rained & ABS brakes were applied, vehicle failed to stop, causing extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic changed ABS brake system. The problem still exists.
I hope this will be included in your recall of ABS chevy autos
The description of the ABS brake failure in the washington post article on july 22, 1999 is an exact description of the cause of an accident I had in february, 1999. I was traveling about 10 MPH and applied the brakes. I was unable to stop because no matter how hard I pushed the pedal, the vehicle continued to roll and bumped into the truck in front of me, damaging my bumper. I had the dealer replace the bumper and check the brakes. They said they didn't find anything wrong with the ABS brake system.
While driving driver could step on brake pedal to stop vehicle, and what he feels is a bumping ride. Mechanic had told consumer there was excessive wear on right front wheel. After the right front wheel sensor was replaced, the problem was corrected. *ak
Passenger's side ABS braking system malfunctioned, in which the right side locked up and caused diffculty in turning on the left side. This almost resulted in a crash. Also, right brake pads and rotors have been replaced every 2 months. Please provide further information.
While making a sudden stop vehicle continues to travel, causing the consumer to hit another vehicle. Please provide further information.
Power brake booster unit would not hold the vaccum pressure, resulting in partial loss of braking effort. Extreme pedal pressure beyond capibility of average of small female to stop in a reasonable distance. Chevy refused to cover repairs because vehicle was 5 days beyond warranty. *ak
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has not been notified.
Brake pedal went very stiff under driver's foot without applying the brakes, then the ABS light came on and stayed. The brakes work fine but the ABS light remains on.
Brakes have always felt loose. Recently in a panic stop, brakes went to the floor when depressed hard. The pedal bleeds down if continual pressure is applied. Dealer claims this is standard for this vehicle.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied on wet surfaces the vehicle will slow down and go into a skid. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Upon making a sudden stop on dry pavement, the pedal became very hard, causing extended stopping distance, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle. Consumer has not contacted the dealer.
Brake booster failed which resulted in brakes reduced to a minimum, not having any potential to stop, no warning. Please describe details.
When brakes are applied hard the wheel lock up and the vehicle slides . The dealer has been notified. Owner will take vehicle to the dealer to the end of the week for inspection.
When trying to come to stop the ABS system will intermittently kick in at low speeds, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has been notified.
The brakes (ABS & service) are wearing excessively, this happens to the front brakes so far, took to dealer at least 4 times about brakes, pads were changed, dealer could not locate brake problem. *ak consumer states on the first visit he was informed that brakes were ok, however on the 2nd and 3rd visit he was tolt that brakes were out of adjustment, consumer has had an accident from not being able to come to a stop, rotot was replaced also.
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