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.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they freeze up. Brake pedal is barely touched and brakes lock instantly causing occupants to jolt forward. A vehicle close behind may not have time to stop to crash. ABS is working intermittently.
Windshield wipers are working intermittently. Also, when applying the brakes th are grabbing. ABS system is kicking in, and kicking the consumer's foot off the pedal engine check light keep coming on. Transmission is jerking, and vehicle is idling real fast.
When the brakes were applied under normal stopping conditions the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
On-going / intermittent problem with brake system would lock up when ever vehicle comes to a slow speed / to a complete stop. Dealer / mfr. Notified. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter or provide additional information.
Consumer was sitting at a light when another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle from the back, pushing consumer's vehicle 100 feet, and the brakes failed to stop vehicle.
First set of front disc pads replaced on 1/20/98 (29362 miles on odometer). Grinding noise on braking noted in 12/98. Inspection on 12/14/98 by GMC dealer found need to replace front pads due to wear (40610 miles on odometer). Problem is excessive and rapid brake wear. We do not ride the brakes. Pads subsequent replaced by non-GMC dealership.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a sudden stop on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, the anti- lock brakes locked up, resulting in the vehicle skidding. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has also replaced master cylinder.
ABS brakes sometimes pull to the left, right, and sometimes work okay. Replaced two times. Dealer states pulling a trailer wears the brakes out. Brake shoes have to be replaced every 20,000 miles. Problem cannot be duplicated, problem still exists.
Consumner was driving approximately 10-15mph when he atempted to make a sudden stop, the brake pedal went to the floor and vehicle never stopped. Consumer rear ended another vehicle.
Intermittently when the brakes were applied the pedal became hard or went to the floor, ,resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the vacuum booster. The manufacturer has been notified.
EA95-026; when traveling at any speed and attempting to make a gradual stop, upon depressing the brake pedal, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in the consumer going through an intersection. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced various parts, such as shoes/rotors. Problem still occurs. Repair invoices available.
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- Spring, TX, USA