Abd brakes failed twice, once resulting in a collision.
1993 GMC Jimmy brakes complaints
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Numerous brake failures, one resulting in a collision.
Upon making a sudden stop on dry pavement the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the consumer to have an accident which resulted in injuries and extensive damage. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has adjusted the brakes.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal nearly traveledto the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused a vehicle collision. Dealer could not identify any problem.
Intermittently the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Abs failed causing vehicle to roll into intersection. Brakes usually reengage after approx 20 feet and occurs at speeds under 20 MPH.
Abs failed to operate properly and the vehicle rolled for approximately twenty feet into an intersection.
Brake failure.
Abs failure.
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, causing, extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. The dealer inspected the brakes.
While pulling to a stop sign, applying the brakes the ABS kicks in, causing the vehicle not to stop. Also, on several occasions when descending a steep graveled driveway, attempting to stop at end of driveway, the tires begin to slide in the gravel, causing the ABS to engage, allowing vehicle to roll right on out into the intersection. Dealers found no problem with ABS brakes.
Driving at approximately 20 MPH, approaching a stop sign, stepped on brakes, delay in braking and brakes locking, about 5 car lengths before it stopped. Dealer replaced brake pads, turned rotors. 2 days later, felt as though half brakes were working, others were not. Had to apply heavy brake pressure. Dealer then replaced master cylinder. Cannot bleed system, had to replace unit.
Ea94038; consumer hears groaning noise when applying brakes. Has no brakes for about 3-5 seconds, air in brake line. This mostly happens in inclement weather. Also an intermittent problem. Dealer bled brakes 3-4 times. Cannot find problem,this can result in an accident.
Anti-lock brakes lock up on occasion and experience extended stopping distance.
Owner claims that when he applies the brakes that sometimes the car doesn't respond. He has to keep applying his foot to the pedal.
When it is wet outside or during ice/snow, upon applying the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle slides. The dealer says no problem.
When trying to stop the truck it takes longer for the truck to stop. When pushing the brake pedal, it feels soft. The 2-wheel drive will not hold.
Ea94038; the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to touch the floor and front wheels to smoke/ skid, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident.
When trying to stop the truck and applying a lot of pressure to the brake pedal, the pedal goes to the floorboard and the the truck will stop. The brake pedal feels spongy when putting foot on it.
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop, pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard vehicle continued to still travel. Consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
When applying the ABS brakes the truck kept going, and there have been several incidents, where road was wet with rain or snow, that the truck did not stop.
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle 4times, once resulting in a collision.
In high speed and we/ cold and muddy conditions, the ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which almost caused accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . The dealer has not been notified.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder and rear brakes and vehicle is still experiencing extended stopping distances. The dealer has been notified.
Brake pedal goes to floor.
Brakes are too slow to react on occasion, other occasions brakes engage too quickly.
Ea94-028; upon depressing the brake pedal, when making a right or a left hand turn, the vehicle will surge forward before stopping. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to determine the problem.
When applying the ABS brakes under normal condition in wet weather, the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle brakes lock up. Cause unknown. Please describe further details.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says nothing is wrong.
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