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.
Catastrophic failure of right front rotor (separated into two pieces) caused complete loss of braking to all wheels and subsequent crash into rear of tractor trailer on highway. Vehicle was totaled.
While braking to stop in highway traffic on clear dry day, ABS momentarily activated then released all brakes causing vehicle to rear-end tractor trailer. Subsequent inspection revealed catastrophic failure of right front rotor into two pieces with full hub separation. Pedal remained hard but ABS prevented any braking.
Chevrolet, Suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 X 4 I have only owned this car 2yrs, I had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. I bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. Please help me find out why this car is still being sold. I only drive this Suburban in emergency.
ABS brakes, when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the vehicle made a grinding noise and pedal went the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced brakes and turned rotors.
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- Bedford, NH, USA