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Total ABS brake failure. It will last for a short time. While driving 15mph and approaching a stop sign ABS brakes failed. No prior warning. Contacted the dealer, and he was not able to help. Dealer claimed that this happened usually when the road was bumpy or at a speed bump. But this was not the case with this vehicle.
Foot went to the floor when the brakes were applyed causing failure. Vehicle experienced no brakes. Contacted & took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic could not find problem.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the padal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance due to air getting in the system. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle severcel times.
Vehicle drives absolutely terribly. When going over a bump car lost control. Consumer stated that the dealer said it was the brakes. Dealer has put on 14 different tires.
While pulling into the mcdonald's parking lot, and applying the brakes, the ABS system was working intermittently which caused the consumer to run into a pole.
- Chesnee, SC, USA
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Truck has had excessive vibration and front end shimmy in the sterring - tires were replaced once by dealer and then again personally. Anti-lock brakes activate if braking even at slow speeds over bump or pavement ripples. Front end seems to lose contact with road easily when going over bump or ripples.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R16 )
ABS problems: When driving on dry roads and applying the brakes, if there are any type of bumps in the road, the vehicle will not stop. This condition caused driver to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Dealer could not correct the problem.
Vehicle experincing ongoing problem with brake sysytem. Whenever going down a hill and running over a manhole cover, it causes the brake system to release by itself for a second or more (by pushing pedal back upward). Consumer would push down on brake pedal before it would engage and stop vehicle. Dealer notified and nothing can be found. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.
Due to the rubber bushing coming apart while driving over 45 mph and driving over a bump, the steering mechanism malfunctioned, causing a crash. Also problems with the braking system, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine cause of the problems.
In bumper to bumper traffic & using brakes which got hot. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Front end vibrated. Foot on brakes/accelerator pedal at time. Moved to side of road. Waited 1/2 hour before vehicle was controllable enough to drive. Taking vehicle to dealer.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stoping distance. The dealer has repaired the vehicle twice, and problem still exists.
When hitting a rough spot on the road at slow speeds, the brakes go out for about 50 to 150 ft. Owner has to use emergency brakes to slow down. Dealer says the ABS is engaging, and owner will have to learn how to adjust.
The 1999 Chevrolet truck ex silv antilock breaks have been failing at random times since April 1 1999. First at slow speeds and then at high speeds randomly. On 720-1999 my speed was 60 mi hr and the brakes failed when a deer crossed the state highway between graham tx and breckenridge tx. The brakes delayed and I hit the deer dead center of my bumper and grill! the air bags didnot inflate ever!
My 1999 Silverado's anti-lock brakes fail intermittently at slow speeds. The symptoms, occurances and frequency of failures are indentical to the ones General Motors reported in a press release dated 7/21/99. Several weeks ago, I took my truck to the local Chevrolet dealer. The service department stated that they had not received any bulletins from General Motors regarding the type of brake failures I described however, the service manager did state that one other man in town reported the same problem in his 1999 Silverado which almost caused an accident. Please advise how I may resolve this sitiuation with my truck's brakes. Thanks!
While traveling and when making a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal to the floor board, brakes locked up, resulting in vehicle skidding. Please prove further information.
Date of purchase: 10/14/1998. Check engine light appeared first day of pick up. Kightlinger motors put new part on the next week. December 28, 1998: Took to dealer stating something wrong with front diff. Said nothing wrong. 1/17/99: Front differential snapped, gear box broke. Would not warranty! paid 3700 to fix. Next week, knocking noise. Took in said nothing wrong. Took to different dealer. One bolt holding gear box, front diff. In. 6/21/99 brakes metal to metal. Took to kight. Said stone caught. Took to different dealer, replaced brakes and rotors. Front end needs replacing 7/3/99: No brakes-fluid leaks.( dot number: 0000 tire size: 265R7516 )
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- Boonville, MS, USA