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Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate problem.
Periodically brakes would stop working. Consumer would attempt to stop, but brake pedal would hit floor, and vehicle would not stop until brake pedal was pumped a couple of times. Whenever the vehicle hits bump, the brakes go down.
Applied brakes on concrete driveway (clean and dry) and was unable to stop. Crashed throughclosed garage door hitting vehicle parked inside and pushing it thru the homes family room wall. Weather conditions dry and cold (approx 25 deg). Time of day - 1:30 pm. Brake pedal was pushed nearly to floor and ABS pulse/noise was heard and felt (passenger verified) but vehicle did not slow down or stop. Approx distance 30 ft. After initial accident, witnesses were able to push brake pedal to floor while engine running (several staggered engine restarts and brake trys). All, including driver and passenger, concluded problem exists with ABS/brakes. Driver has never depressed brake pedal this far in the 18 mos the vehicle has been owned.
When anti lock brake system activates on rough surface brakes go to floor. ABS module failed and ran all time. Consumer pulled fuse out and corrected problem with antilock system. Dealer was aware of some major prolems. Second problem was driveshaft. Rear universal joints came apart while driving at 65mph. It was taken to a driveshaft shop, and they found no signs of grease in joints.
- Portal, GA, USA
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Brake problems, vehicle does not have braking distance it should have. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times. Dealer replaced front rotors and brake pads. Currently, dealer said brakes were normal for vehicle.
ABS light would remain on, and ABS motor would still be running, even with ignition switch turned off. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop for repairs/replacement of electronic brake control module. Manufacturer notified. The consumer states that there was shortages of the part needed to fix the problem because there were many failure.
Manufacturer has failed to install a dust guard for disc brakes which could cause brakes to lock up, and had a potential for vehicle rollover. Manufacturer sent out tsb, but will not assist consumer because vehicle was driven off road.
The ABS pump will not shut off unless the underhood fuse is removed. The brakes still operate somewhat, but not to their potential. Could cause accident. Out of warranty, have seen more than a dozen other truck owners same problem, same truck on Chevrolet performance website.
This truck is only 2 years old and the ABS system is out. This is a major safety issue because it affects your whole braking system. I just cannot believe that a company the size of GM would not be concerned. I have purchased over 25 GM units through my company for the last 10 years, but will never purchas another one.
ABS light stayed on, and when turning off truck could hear ABS pump running. Consumer had to take out fuse to get it to stop. Currently, ABS and brake lights are on. If consumer would slam on brakes wheels will lock up.
After parking consumer heard ABS pump still running. Consumer then disconnected pump. Dealer advised him that ABS system needed to be replaced. Vehicle out of warranty.
When depressing brake pedal vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired vehicle 3 times. Tech stated normal operation for ABS brakes. The brakes had failed six times and no solution had been found. The manufacturer indicated brake fluid as the possible cause, but there was not brake fluid leak.
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- Center, AL, USA