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Upon applying force to the brake pedal the front right brakes lock up, causing vibration in the front end; in addition, the vehicle pulls to the right, resulting in an accident.
When applying the brakes on dry or wet pavement at any rate of speed, the anti-lock braking system fails, causing extended stopping distance. Owner has repair bills.
Brakes: When hitting the brakes the front brakes seem like they activate. Vehicle only slows minimully and it is an intermittent problem, one never know when its going to happen. Repair shop can't find a problem.
- Warren, AR, USA
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When the brakes are applied to slow down the vehicle pulls to the left. Consumer states that sometimes vehicle will pull slightly and sometimes it will pull so bad that the vehicle will turn a corner on its own, this has been an ongoing problem since two months after purchase. Transmission has leaked three times. Radio broke. Power windows failed. Fuel pump failed. Knocking noise in engine. Weather stripping falling off.
While driving experiences ABS brake failure, when attempting to slow/stop brake action seems ineffective, vehicle slides before stopping, pedal goes to floor, both ABS and hydraulic lights stay on continuously, resulting in near collisions, dealer can't correct problem.
While driving on normal road conditions when applying the brakes normally the vehicle pulls to the left. The system has ABS. After being repaired (6) times the vehicle is now pulling to the right.
While driving and then ABS applying brakes the truck pulls to the right and sometimes to the left, then occasionally the brakes don't work, the truck won't stop at all.
The vehicle has been in the shop (11) times for brake problems. When driving the vehicle it pulls very hard/it fades and sometimes the brakes lock up. The system has ABS.
The front brakes get hot while driving vehicle down the road on normal road condtions.. the brake shoes has been replaced once but brakes still get hot. The vehicle has ABS.
Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in extended stopping distance, also passenger's seat belt did not retract/differential slipped and also replaced torque converter.
ABS brakes inoperative, pedal goes to the floor when applied. Left rear brake locks up and vacuum leak. Up, and leaks fluid. Experienced same problem 6 times, also rear wheel cylinder failed 3 times.
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- Indianapolis, IN, USA