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 backing out of the garage the brakes failed. Had I not really pressed on the brakes extremely hard I would have hit the motor home that was across the street from my driveway. I stopped about 5 inches from it. I hate to think what would have happened if this had occured while I was on the freeway and making an emergency stop. This component failed without any notice. It should not have failed at such an early age and is obviously a defect. I called the local dealer, and he told me that there was no service bulletin on the issue, and that I would have to pay for it since it was out of warranty, so I took it to a local shop instead of the dealer. The Chevy dealer had the nerve to tell me that it would be about $500 to replace the booster, and they would give me no assurances that the replacement would not fail in the same manner!
While backing out of driveway, applied the brakes, but vehicle failed to stop, ABS system came on prohibiting the vehicle from stopping for some distance even though conditions were dry, vehicle taken to dealership, dealer aware of problem, owner paid for the replacement of two front hubs and would like to be reimibursed.
ABS engages intermittently, dealer repaired vehicle at consumer's cost and also informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall, front hubs and sensor were replaced.
While driving about 65 mph down the mountain when applying brake pedal vehicle did not stop. Consumer had to place vehicle low gear to reduce speed, then it stopped.
ABS braking system is defective. But, regular brakes do work. But when traveling in snow or ice ABS braking system takes longer to stop. Dealership is aware of the problem.
The ABS system would kick in for no reason and didn't matter what the road surface was. The vehicle would pull excesively to the crown of the road, if you took your hands off the sterring wheel, you would end up in a ditch in less than two seconds. The cruise control would work when it wanted to, same as the horn. The brakes would pulsate. It went through one of the front pads every ten thousand miles; the other three padshad over 50% left. The transmission would shift way to early from first to second; causing the vehicle to alomost quit accelerating because of the lack of power.
Another vehicle cut in quickly in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer applied brakes (ABS) & heard hissing noises, like releasing of air, before vehicle stopped. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated power assist module's rubber diaphragm was badly damaged. It needed to be replaced.
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of brake pads. Replacement needed every two -three months. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that brake rotors also needed replacement, and it would only be done at consumer's expense because parts were not under a manufacturer's recall. Feel free to provide further details.
4-wheel drive: On dry conditions and at slow speeds, ABS braking system activated, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer said the problem was due to the front hubs wearing out which caused the ABS brakes to malfunction.
I have been involved / responsible for 2 rear end collisions that have occurred as a result of my ABS system not stopping my vehicle. The first time this happened I felt that the brakes did not operate correctly, but continued to operate the vehicle. Just last week I was involved in an accident at low speed with more than sufficient stopping distance and the vehicle slid into the rear of other. I have not had any accidents in over 20 years with multiple vehicles and to have two similiar accidents within a year of each other for the same cause leads me to suspect something is wrong. Have there been other compliants regarding the ABS capability in Chevy trucks?
3rd set of brakes in 29,000 miles. Total brake failure, close call to hitting car in front of me. Could not stop, brake pedal all the way to the floor. GM & dealership have been no assistance in getting problem resolved.
At 13000 miles poor braking and noise in front end. Dealer checks brakes finds that specs are met.29000 mi. Brakes are shot and replaced at my expense. GM says dealer must have misdiagnosed take it up with them even though historical data shows problem reported at 13000 miles.it isn't right that serious injury or death is the wake call that one of the usa's largest corporations needs to step-up to accepting responsibility for a product they engineered, designed, and marketed. I would expect that from china.
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- Simi Valley, CA, USA