This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor. Owner has to stand on brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Dealer says vehicle needs a power brake booster replaced.
While driving at any speed and going over any type of bumps while applying the brake's, the brake's lock up, and vehicle is hard to stop. Brake pedal goes straight to the floorboard due to the ABS system kicking in.
Three accidents have occurred in which braking was a factor. One crash involved a slow-speed, rear-end collision where the brakes were applied, the anti-lock system was activated but the stopping distance was extensive. The second crash involved wet, slick pavement and when brakes were applied, the anti-locks activated, inability to steer and a spinout occurred. In the third accident, pavement was wet, slushy in areas. At an approximate speed of 25 mph, brakes were applied at a yield intersection. The anti-lock brakes activated, the ability to steer the vehicle was lost and stopping distance was excessive, causing a crash with a vehicle in the intersection. In the third crash (3-05-99), this inability to stop/steer was reported in writing to our insurance carrier (usaa) and also to the GM bodyshop who repaired the vehicle. A verbal complaint was made to nick hopson at audette Cadillac about the brakes and a request to "check the brakes" was made. The response was that if there had been any problem with the brakes the vehicle's onboard computer would have notified the driver and there was nothing to indicate a problem with them. Over the course of these incidents, the personal distress and expense has been excrutiating. We have not been formally notified of the recall as yet and are extremely concerned about the safety of this vehicle.
Ongoing/intermittent problem with ABS brake system; consumer complained that the brake pedal feels different when applied, and a weaking noise is heard whenever brake are applied. Can NHTSA provide further information on this matter.
- Dear Park, TX, USA
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ABS is defective. Brakes applied and extended stopping distance occurred. Groaning noise. Dealer contacted, and could not remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Has no ABS brakes due to crack along seam in module. This causes brakes to fail when needed. Been in touch with dealer/manufacturer. Informed different parts were changed in middle of production. The manufacturer & dealer will not repair due to no warranty. Was told should not have cracked.
While driving brake pedal became hard as a rock and would not move. Dealer replaced the booster. Presently, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor.
Brake pedal going down to floor. Vehicle inspected by independence repair shop on two occasions, nothing visible could be found. Dealer was contacted and informed of no problem, nor recall.... can NHTSA help in this matter.
When applying the brakes ABS kicks in which makes the vehicle take longer to stop. Sometimes the pedal will go to the floor. Also, dealer has replaced rotors and pads, but defect still exists.
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor, and eventually vehicle will stop and almost shut the motor off. Also vehicle pulls to the right or left. Dealer can't find the cause of the problem.
Vehicle in front of me slowed suddenly to avoid collision with merging traffic. I then started to brake hard to avoid collision. That is when my brakes made a funny clicking sound and felt as if it where not egaging. Thus I collided with the vehicle.
Brakes on this vehicle have been questionable since I purchased it. I reported the problem to the dealer two days after purchase and was told that was just the way the brakes were. I have had several instances where the ABS have either locked up or failed to work at all. The ABS will engage on dry roads at slow speeds. Brakes will fade when coming to a slow stop. Travel on brakes pedal is such that when the vehicle is at a stop, you can not fit anything under the pedal, it is all the way to the floor. I was also told, this is just the way the truck is. Brakes had to be replaced at 17,000 miles, and was told by GM that they know there is a brake problem, but it is a quality issue, not a safety issue and warranty would only cover it up to 15,000 miles. If I had bought a jimmy, the warranty would have covered the brakes up to 20,000. Is this because I didn't pay enough for the Blazer" my safety is not as important as those people that paid more for their vehicle" I don't tend to agree with that line of thinking.
While driving at 35 mph and applying the brake's, ABS brakes locked up and did not stop vehicle. Consumer rear ended another vehicle in front of her. Consumer's vehicle sustained front end damage.
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- Blountville, TN, USA