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.
Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip.
Consumer experienced left rotar failure, on another occasion consumer stated that while attempting to brake to avoid being cut off by another motorist, the center hub separated from the rotor of the right front wheel causing the car to be thrown into the medial strip.
Front brake got hot, smoked, and squealed. Have had this problem back to Chevrolet dealer (frye Chevrolet, augusta, Kansas) 4 different time in the last 5000 miles. Still gets hot and squeals. They cannot (or will not) repair?
Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. Dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. They have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked. Pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. Wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. There is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure.
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.
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the brake pads and shoes and rotors. Also when pads and shoes/rotors need replacing, the vehicle becomes very difficult to stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts.
Consumer states that when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into another. The vehicle was at the dealer a few days prior to the collision. The dealer informed the owner that the vehicle was in normal operation. Owner has had brake lines/calipers/rotors and pads put on the front of the vehicle prior to collision.
Owner has ABS brakes, vehicle has an extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Owner notes that pads/rotors/drums replaced, but problem remains.
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