Abs/brake light is on for more than 2 minutes, braking condition significantly decreased or vehicle won't stop.
1991 Dodge Grand Caravan brakes complaints
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While traveling noticed ABS indicator light flashed on soon after depressing brake pedal and vehicle lost all braking power. Please provide further information.
Recall 96v099000/ ABS brakes. Dealer refused to service vehicle due to mileage.
The anti-lock braking system failed. Nlm
Brakes got red hot with smoke as the only indication. Pedal stiff at top. No brake warning light and no ABS amber warning light. Lost pressure down to 14.5 psi in front driver side tire. Tire too hot to touch. Break break//////// on older transmission failure the fol. Applies. Transmission seized as though it went into park. Van shook violently until neutral selected on gearshift allowing me to coast to stop. Second complete transmission swap out. First was at 90k miles. Still have part that failed. Second failure I was almost hit from behind.
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When applying the brakes pedal stiffens and vehicle will not slow down. Owner has to force full body weight on pedal in order to stop vehicle. Dealer has replaced the electrical relay.
Abs light came on. When brakes were applied, had no brakes. Pedal failed to respond. Felt very hard. Coasted vehicle to side of road. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. Informed a relay/dual function switch had to be replaced. Switch acted as if it was turned off when it was on.
Abs braking system malfunctioned due to a defective pump relay dual function and a switch pressure acutator, which may resultin extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Recall repair on the ABS system completed, however failed the next month. (96v‑099)
The first repair we were charged with the replacement of the master cycl and the ABS piston assy and we were never told it had been recalled, they charged us for 5 pints of brake fluid and all parts totalling $494.51 to complete this job. Since they did not know about the recall. I really doubt they did the job correctly. The next occurrance explains the brake fluid. Then approx 3 months later the brake system completely failed, they said they found a foriegn substance in the brake system, it looked like some type of grease, they said they contacted a area rep and they tested the fluid and found 20% of petrolium in the fluid. They were the only ones that have ever serviced our brake system, now they are denying all responsibility and will not honor the work they did. I talked to other chrysler dealers and they said this job only take 2 pints of brake fluid to complete this type of job. 5 pints is enough to fill the system 1 and a half times. I do not have a technical sheet from chrysler detailing the proced
Defective ABS.
When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a ginding noise and excessive pressure is needed.
Abs brake failure. Also replaced piston actuator.
Brake pads are corroded around the edges. Winter road chemicals disintegrated brake pads. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brakes failed prior to recall, recall repairs performed. However electrical parts were not changed since they were not covered under the recall. Owner paid $66.50. 96v‑099.
Consumer received a recall notice on the ABS system. At the time the vehicle was o.k. Vehicle is over the extended warranty of 10 years and 100,00 miles. The dealer is not willing to repair the seat at their expense.
Abs brakes failed prior to/after recall repairs. Also brake warningsystem malfunctioned. (96v‑099).
Abs failed.
Antilock brakes failed twice, once causing accident.
Antilock brake warning light illuminated.
Received recall notice on ABS brakes, took it to dealer and he said that there was no problem on brakes, send the vehicle home and the brake light still stays on. Took it back and dealer replaced the piston but the brake light is still on. (92v‑030).
Muffler replaced three times.
Anti lock brakes failed prior to recall notice.
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