Anti-lock brakes experience extended stopping distance, almost resulting in a collision.
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Abs brakes failed. Also, brake drums overheated/warped, causing violent vibration when braking a thigher speeds.
Anti lock brakes lock up and master cylinder loses fluid.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right, res\ulting in extended stopping distance.
Anti lock brakes failed several times, one incident resulted in a vehicle collision.
Brakes failed several times.
Driving at about 30 MPH went to slow down by applying brakes, brake system locked up,vehicle then started to slide. Dealer did . This defect can result in an accident.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in a panic stop, the vehicle brakes locked up, causing an accident. Please describe details.
While driving vehicle about 20 MPH the consumer had problem with the brakes because when she tried to stop the vehicle did not respond.
Consumer experiencing problems with excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the excessive wear.
In reference 94v‑038, the vehicle braking system malfunctions when applying the pedal to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replace master cylinder and valves. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Front brakes failed.
Brake pedal soft when applying.
Transmission failed.
During heavy braking the truck pulls to the right and the brakes start to fade. The dealer has replaced the brake pads . Consumer states that the truck has been into the dealer 5 times about the brakes.
Driving the truck on a icy hill and had chains on the rear wheels, put foot on the brakes, had no steering and the truck kept going until it hit the vehicle in front of the truck. *ak consumer stated he had to stop on an icy hill becuase the road was blocked, and he started to back up slowly, when consumer attempted to stop the vehicle did not seem to respond to braking or steering and the chains were diggin in and consumer came to stop after hitting another vehicle.
While driving on freeway appled brakes and discovered that the pedal kept going down, and by the time he reached safety the reservior was empty , he had no brake fluid, he had no brakes .
Hydraulic seal leaks.
While driving vehicle about 25 MPH the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle, but could not when stopping for a red light. Almost rear ended the vehicle infront. The ABS. Did not respond to stop the vehicle.
While driving the vehicle noticed a leak in the master cylinder, and right after that the power brakes failed which left the driver with no brakes. *ak brake booster failed.
Exhaust gas recirculation valve failed.
Abs brake system failed.
Brake pads failed.
After multiple incidents of not being able to stop vehicle on demand, the ABS braking system let the vehicle keep moving, consumer has had some near accidents.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident.
Rotors failed, causing vibration.
Brakes failed.
Metallic material in brake pads overheats and causes vibration.
Front end shimmies when brakes applied.
Metalic material in brake pads overheats and causes extreme vibration in front end of vehicle when moderate brake pressure is applied. Vibration is so severe that bolts and screws are working loose throughout vehicle. Dealer claims the brakes are engineered that way.
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