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.
Driving at about 30 mph went to slow down by applying brakes, brake system locked up, vehicle then started to slide. Dealer did. This defect can result in an accident.
In reference 94V-038, the vehicle braking system malfunctions when applying the pedal to the floor, and causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replace master cylinder and valves. Dealer cannot determine problem.
During heavy braking the truck pulls to the right and the brakes start to fade. The dealer has replaced the brake pads. Consumer states that the truck has been into the dealer 5 times about the brakes.
Driving the truck on a icy hill and had chains on the rear wheels, put foot on the brakes, had no steering and the truck kept going until it hit the vehicle in front of the truck. Consumer stated he had to stop on an icy hill becuase the road was blocked, and he started to back up slowly, when consumer attempted to stop the vehicle did not seem to respond to braking or steering and the chains were diggin in and consumer came to stop after hitting another vehicle.
While driving vehicle about 25 mph the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle, but could not when stopping for a red light. Almost rear ended the vehicle infront. The ABS. Did not respond to stop the vehicle.
After multiple incidents of not being able to stop vehicle on demand, the ABS braking system let the vehicle keep moving, consumer has had some near accidents.
#EA94-038, in snowy weather when applying the ABS anti-lock brakes the brakes fail, almost had an accident, consumer said the performance of the brakes is poor.
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- Atlantic C, NJ, USA