Abs brake prolbems; while driving 25 MPH, no inclement weather, dry pavement. Driver applied brakes in an emergency situation with plenty of stopping distance, the pedal went to the floorboard and the driver was not able to stop vehicle, crashed into the rear of vehicle in front. The vehicle is being repaired.
1993 Saturn SL brakes complaints
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Alternator failed; also replaced ABS brakes.
Brakes have never worked properly. Have to brake ahead of time to avoid accident. Dealer replaced and resurfaced rotors 2 times. Transmission leaking. Replaced valve body cover gasket. Another mechanic claims crack in tranmission. First half was done under warranty. Second time rotors/pads warranty had expired. Defect is still reoccurring.
When parked vehicle in driveway and put vehicle in gear, can go inside and come back out and hear vehicle making a noise. Have to jump into vehicle an and pull emergency brake up again. Vehicle has rolled into the front of house several times. Last time this happened, ran into garage door and took hinges off .
While driving lost brakes due to brake line/hose rupture. The car has power brakes.
Parking brake failed causing vehicle collision.
Brakes rusted.
Brake failure, when driving and brakes are applied, heard loud noise, in for repairs, the right front brakes wore out, replaces the disc pads and rotors.
While driving vehicle applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop. Took vehicle to dealer and they changed the brake pads and turned the rotors. Also while shifting gears vehicle turns off.
Replaced rotors at 17000 miles.
Seat belts lock when vehicle shuts off.
Consumer applied the brake and they have failed , please describe .
Right rear wheel locks up due to cracked brake pad, causing loss of control.
Purchase car new the engine blew the passenger side door will not shut right and the car hard to start the front end shakes, the brake goes to the floor . Tt
Consumer was driving press on the brake went down to the floor there was little braking . Tt
In the morning the brakes are soft after car warms up . Tt
Front brake pads worn, causing brakes to fail intermittently.
Brake the front disc wear out at 12,000 miles the next time was 28,000 mile. Tt
Frontal collision due faulty brake line which cracked due to corrosion and rusted impact 12:00 position speed 15 MPH. Tt
Continuous stalling/engine idling high after repeated attempts to repair.
Replacement of front brakes due to grinding noise. Resulting in extended stopping distance. This is the fourth incident. Tt
Snow and ice get beneath tires, when traveling 40-45 MPH, vehicle shakes and steering moves uncontrollably; this is caused by design of the tires.
Abs system failure, going at 35 MPH. Tt
Brakes continue to malfunction after drums/rotor replaced, causing right rear wheel to wobble when brakes applied.
Vehicle vibration when shifting into drive at idle. Replaced transmission mount. Tt
Abs brakes and traction light remain on. Owners manual and manufacturer states light should go off. Brakes make clicking sound. Tt
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