Braking system malfunctioned,, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Been to dealer several times, but dealer could not determine th cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
1996 GMC Sonoma brakes complaints
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Was driving vehicle & stopped quickly. Could feel it & hear it trying to kick in. Felt like vehcle was on ice. Did not stop right away. Went through an intersection & through a red light. Finally, got it to stop. Contacted dealer about ABS, recall campaign , but dealer could not offer anything.
Brake booster failed. This failure causes unpredictable braking and greatly increases stopping distances. Dealer would not repair under warranty or under "goodwill" assist. This is premature failure of a major safety component.
When I try to stop I loose my breaks..there is a recall but have not been contacted.( dot number: tire size: 205/175r15 )
While vehicle was in reverse applied the ABS brakes andthe pedal went to the floor, causing vehicle to crash into the bathroom of the house. Please give any further details.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Please give any further details.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Power brake booster failed making hte brake pedal diffucult to depress, even when depressed the brake do not function properly. Nlm
The brakes are warping every 6 months, causing a potential safety hazard.
When driving at 50 MPH and applying the brakes, brakes went straight to the floorboard. Also, pulley came off, causing the consumer to pull over. Vehicle accelerated, and the consumer had to pull over and shut the igintion switch off.
When the brakes are applied and either of the front wheels are on something slippery, the systems growls and the pedal pushes back hard, the vehicle pulls sharply to the left or right and there are no brakes.
Consumer was traveling at about 50 MPH and went to apply brakes the pedal went to floor, giving no response. Consumer had to pump the pedal to get a late response. Dealer has been contacted.
Ie98077, while driving braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance or no braking ability at all, in which the consumer needs to downshift in order to stop the vehicle. Been to dealer numerous times. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.
Consumer expperienced numerous problems with the vehicle brake system ; on three occasions consumer was in an accident due to brake failure to stop vehicle. Vehcle been in/out of dealer shop, and was informed that the problem can not be duplicated.
Driving down the highway and the car in front of the truck made a sudden stop, applied pressure to the brake pedal and the truck didn't slow down. Had to press harder on the brake pedal, and the pedal was hard and went to the floor. Took truck to the dealer, and was told that the ABS motor had failed. The dealer replaced the motor.
Brakes experience intermittent failure.
Traveling 65mph on interstate pressed on brakes to slow down, brake pedal went to floor. Pulled to side of road & waited. Took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic said brakes & rotors were worn & needed to be replaced. Problem reappeared & a lot worse. Back to dealer & told pads needed replacing.
Front tires rub against the wheel well when turning into driveway or on very slight incline. In addition, front brake pads are prematurely wearing out.
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. Pedal gets very hard to depress, causing extended stopping distance due to the power assist booster which needed replacement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake booster pump.
Anti lock brakes experienced extended stopping distance, causing a collision.
When applying the brakes the ABS comes on, and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says it is suppose to operate that way.
Recall work denied to the brake pipe due to lemon law suit.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck has extended stopping distance.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck will keep on going. There is extended stopping distance in the truck when the brakes are applied. This has been an problem for almost a year.
Brakes: when driving at low speed the ABS system kicks in but the brakes will not hold. This has caused two accidents, but the dealer can't find any problem.
Abs brake system failed
Around every 400 miles the brake pedal goes to the floor when the brakes are applied, and this is without warning. After a short period of time, the brakes begin to work properly again. The problem has not been found.
Abs brakes failed to stop in time, causing an accident.
Abs brakes failed, causing an accident.
Truck had complete brake failure which was a result of a blown gasket in power brake system.
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