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1996 Chevy 4X4 truck (Silverado) ABS engaging at low speeds on dry pavement. Very difficult stopping the vehicle when approaching a 4-way stop. Kids in the truck caused a very unnerving experience.
The brakes on our 1996 Chevy Silverado 4X4 pick up fail to work properly. There is a delay between applying pressure on the brake & the truck actually braking. This problem seems to happen more often when braking & turning. I first noticed it when pulling into a parking space. The truck makes the same sound & vibration that happens when the anti lock brakes kick in if you're sliding on a slippery surface. This makes it impossible for us to trust that the vehicle will stop completely when needed. Caution is required to operate this vehicle. We don't dare tow anything or even load the bed of the truck with anything to heavy since we're worried that the brakes will not handle the extra weight. We're also worried about operating it in inclement weather which is fast approaching in the northeast. A mechanic told us that alot of Chevy pick-ups have this same problem. We investigated this on the internet & found that GM did a recall for this problem on vehicles in Canada but hasn't done one in the us yet. We also found out that the federal government is investigating this complaint, but it's in the early stages of it's investigation. We would like to see immediate action taken before this problem causes an accident which would result in serious property damage and/or bodily injury.
Vehicle was taken to bradshaw Chevrolet on 03/06/2002. Service manager stated there was no campaign currently under way to repair my vehicle under warranty. The problem is in the wiring, as I can wiggle the connection and the wipers will begin working. The brakes seem to take an inordinate amount of pedal pressure to stop, especially under emergency situations. I was told by the service writer @ kevin whittaker that there was no campaing for recall due to defects.
Injection pump has failed twice, causing consumer to push vehicle out of traffic. First time GMC put a new part on and vehicle lost brakes when pulling out into a intersection. GMC is not considering assisting consumer because there are too many miles, and money will not be spent to investigate. New part is failing faster than the old.
Brake system has always been "mushy" on application - downhill at any speed very slow to stop vehicle. Carr Chevrolet did a complete brake overhaul, but there is still excessive pedal play - goes almost to the floor on downhill braking. On more than one occasion downhill stopping is almost nil at even speeds below 20 mph - there has to be a serious defect in this brake system.
- Portland, OR, USA
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When applying brakes pedal goes to floor due to rear brakes not functioning. Rear brakes are still like new, and front brakes have been replaced 4 times. Dealer says it's normal for that year and model. Brakes never woeked properly and act as if no vacuum. The dealer and the manufacturer could not help.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle and determined that the brakes are operating properly.
After starting vehicle when it has been sitting for a long time & the brakes are applied lightly, they would lock up. Vehicle would come to screeching halt. It's more severe when weater is cool & damp. Havs not been to dealer, but will be going to mechanic.
When applying the brakes during an emergency situation, brakes locked up. The road surface was dry and leveled when this happened. The dealer will be notified about this problem.
Whenever the brakes are applied, they would either pull to right or left. Sometimes the brakes would grab when applied. An intermittent problem. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate what causes the problem.
Brakes: When driving and needing to stop, applied the brakes, they locked up but the vehicle continued to roll. Have to put pedal completely to the floor, and it takes a while for the vehicle to stop.
ABS brake problems; intermittently, while driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking, there is a metal to metal sound and the brakes will lock up. Dealer is not able to find the problem with the brake system.
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- Elma, NY, USA