Brake pedal went completly to the floor, unable to gain control of brake system vehicle was stopped and parked until secondary system was functioing.servicing dealer replaced alternator and sensor on first failure, 81 miles later brakes failed once again. Complaint was called in to gm consumer affairs on 7/10/98 @11:00 est cust assistance # 980107866 was told by "margaret" at this time that "gm knows of no exsisting problems like this and that nothing will be done for me. We are not aware of any such articles or problems with kelsey- hayes anti lock brake systems. We will not offer any assistance" articles I had obtained through internet sources on said component failure. Gm continued by saying we have no knowledge of this problem and will offer no assistance. On december 30,1998 vehicle was involved in a car accident and was totalled. I was lucky to walk away with only a concussion. After announcement on 7/21/99 of gm recall of said brake system, requesting reimbursment of paid invoices/repairs related to
1991 Oldsmobile Bravada brakes complaints
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While driving vehicle on dry pavement ABS brake pedal went to the floor. Vehicle has been taken to dealer for problem. Cause unknown.
Anti lock brake system pressure modulator valve failed.
The anti-lock light and the brake light comes on and stays on until codes are reset. They will remain off for approximately one week. When the lights are on, the brake pedal goes close to the floor when depressed.
Abs failure. Gm and oldsmobile refuse to investigate, examine or safeguard the failed brake modulator valve.
Brake presure modulator valve failure. Gm refused to investigate, examine, or safeguard.
Hile driving 20 MPH the defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, had no braking ability. Both ABS and brake light came on and caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Owner claims that when he applies the brakes they shake before the car fully stops .
Consumer experienced problem many times over and over. He has had the brake rotors and pads replaced, and the problem still exists. Whenever at a complete stop while brakes are down to the floor the vehicle will suddenly creep forward. Sometimes when pressing the brakes, the pedal is so stiff that vehicle exceeds stopping distance. Dealer does not know what or how to solve the problem.
Brakes:brake pedal will go completely to the floor before vehicle would stop. Had brake booster replaced .11-95, same problem with brakes , had brake system replaced. When on highway and hits a bump brakes, the pedal will go completely to the floor.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor , they did not perform. Owner had to coast to a stop. The dealer replaced the computer module . *ak at 33000 miles the ABS computer had to be replaced, consumer has had the front pads, retracter, and back shoes replaced, problem still exists.
Consumer replaced brake pads/rotors; turned master cylinder, and brakes were all replaced. When consumer applied brakes there was loud grinding noise.
Abs system failed.
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Owner has ABS brakes; there is excessive brake wear at only 18,ooo miles. Sensors had to be replaced; also, the ABS brake module had to be replaced.
When applying the ABS brakes in wet weather, the ABS warning light came on and the vehicle skidded when coming to a stop. Replaced ABS system.
Consumer placed the vehicle from park into reverse, applied force to the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, causing the consumer to have a crash.
Abs system failure, excessive pedal effort while driving at 15 MPH. Tt consumer states this vehicle has a 1992 ABS because the first system failed to work in march 1992, it took the dealership at least 6-8 weeks to find a unit at the time of repair, there were no braking lights on the vehicle, vehicle gave no appearance of slowing or stopping, consumer's son noticed the lights flashing on just before the impact.
Abs, brake failure, continue replacement of brakes, in for repair, disc pads and rotors, ball joints and idle arm. Tt
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