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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving about 30 mph applied brakes, pedal felt spongy and went to the floor. No braking action, hit vehicle in front. $ $1200 damage. Dealer said there was nothing wrong with brakes. Consumer then went to another dealer, was told rear brakes were not functional. Chevrolet took no responsibility for accident.
When traveling there is no certain speed, and steering is hard to steer. When applying brakes vehicle doesn't stop, results in extended stopping distance. Shaft broke in power steeting pump and front brakes failed.
Gladiator conversion, there is problem with right wheel which is causing both brakes to wear out every 1500 to 1800 miles. Dealer has changed spring coil twice on right wheel and once in the left wheel, but problem still occurs.
There is a clunking noise when applying brakes at speeds of 20 mph, and under on both corners of front end. After 13 attempts of trying to fix defect, manufacturer is buying vehicle back.
- Ramsey, MN, USA
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Braking system malfunctioned which caused more wear and tear on brake pads, resulting in extended stopping distance. The premature wearing of the brake pads required the rotors to be turned.
Vehicle was pulling hard to the left while applying brakes from 0-45 mph.also, ABS brakes intermittently would fail to operate and engage while pulling from a stop position. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer's shop on three occasions, and consumer was informed that nothing could be found. Provide further details.
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- Chulavista, CA, USA