1998 Isuzu Rodeo: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 4, 2004 · Brakes · 110,467 miles · TX

After recall repairs were done, the ABS light remained on. *ph when the consumer asked why the light was still on the service rep said that the problem was with the sensors. The consumer refused additional work. Months later the vehicle's brakes squeaked so bad that an independent shop refused to do the vehicle's state inspection. The consumer attributes the persistent squeaking with the initial ABS safety recall 021-002. The consumer request that the manufacturer repair the sensors.

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH the consumers daughter (who was driving the vehicle alone) was changing lanes moving from the right to the left. Soon after crossing the divider lines she noticed brake lights ahead. The consumer's daughter depressed the brakes and heard a grinding, popping sound and the brake pedal sank to the floor of the vehicle. A few moments passed, then the brakes functioned properly, but not in time. The consumer's daughter collided with the rear end of the vehicle in front. The air bags deployed causing slight injuries to the arms and stomach of the consumer's daughter. The daughter also slightly injured her right leg in the collision. Police did arrive on the scene, but no one was cited. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the incident.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed to engage after pulling away from a stoplight at about 10-15 MPH. The cars ahead stopped but my rodeo would not even with me literally standing on the brakes. They were non-responsive although the ABS grinding took place. I recently had the vehicle in for the algorithm change, but noticed no difference. I initially called isuzu owner relations on 7/8/02 about the msn carpoint recall alert under the federal safety agency campaign number 021002000, noptification date 6/02/02, affecting 161,927 vehicles. Isuzu owner relations personell vehemently denied there was any cause for alarm or action from isuzu. Dealership and isuzu personnel denied any problem with brakes despite calls to isuzu owner relations and visits to the dealership. This is the 3rd accident (several other near accidents) with this same type of problem occurring resulting in an accident...this time the insurance company totaled the rodeo. I had become so skeptical of this vehicle that I refused to use it on boy scout or family outings. Over the years, I have owned 10 vehicles, managed sales accounts in 11 states requiring me to drive appx 25 rental vehicles per year and yet had a spotless driving record ...from 1966 to 1998, before purchasing the rodeo...go figure. Will isuzu now admit that there is a problem with the rodeo? Please investigate.

Filed Jun 27, 2003 · Brakes · TX

The ABS light illuminated and stayed on . The brakes squeaked while driving. The dealer repaired the braakes but the light remained illuminated.

Filed Jan 28, 2000 · Brakes, Tires · MD · crash

While driving consumer started to apply brakes, and hit a small pothole. Brakes made a grinding noise, pedal went straight to the floor and vehicle didn't respond. Hit car in front. Contacted dealer, said nothing was wrong with brakes. This happened again 27 jan 00. Anytime while driving on an uneven surface the brakes works intermittently. Just had the tires replaced.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Steering · CA

Isuzu trailer harness kit (wiring). Srs coil assembly (steering column)--made grinding noise when turning. Antenna--bent.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Brakes · LA

Brakes grind and fail completely when ABS system engages. Abs engages when vehicle hits bumps during braking and the brakes fail. This happens almost daily at any speed and has caused several near collisions.the dealer will not acknowledge the problem and would not contact the manufacturer.

Filed Jun 7, 1999 · Brakes · TX

Ea99008; brake pads make a grinding/squeaky noise, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distanc,e which may result in a crash. Dealer inspected vehicle 5 times and replaced the pads once. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Also, while driving at 60-70 MPH, vehicle vibrated hard and pulled to the right, which may have resulted in occupant losing of vehicle control and having a crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Suspension, Transmission · NC

The two rear tires were warped and threads were coming apart, and 2 rear rims were bent which may have caused a loss of vehicle control. Every time the vehicle started or stopped, it would jerk forward. Also, won't go out of park position, and brakes were grinding. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Jan 5, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

Brakes squeal anytime they are applied. Gas pedal broke off. Gas pedal is a piece of flimsy plastic that snaps on and is very dangerous. Car vibrates at all speeds since purchase. The higher the speed the worse the vibration.

Filed Dec 3, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash

Was slowing down for a stop sign. Heard grinding noises. Brake pedal went to floor, rearended another vehicle. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. Been to dealer 5 times or more for brake problem. Has squealing in rotors.

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Brakes · TX

The ABS lights comes on, there is a loud squealling noise that comes from the front and rear brakes. Driving on regular road surface the brake pedal moves and vibrates when hitting a bump on the road. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.