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.
While driving the vehicle lost all of the following functions: Power steering, brakes, engine cooling/water pump, and all other functions operated by the serpentine belt. My initial inspection revealed that the serpentine belt had become dislodged from the pulley system. Further inspection revealed that the alternator bracket failed allowing the belt to become dislodged. Still further inspection by a qualified mechanic revealed that the rear bolt(s) holding the alternators in place were missing allowing enough downward pressure to be exerted on the alternator pulley to break the two front "ears" of the alternator bracket and to throw the belt off the pulleys. The alternator has not been replaced and I am the original owner. This leads me to believe that the rear bolt(s) of the alternator either were not properly tightened at the factory or that they need to be inspected occassionally to ensure they have not loosened and fallen out. I have found nothing in the owners manual suggesting that these bolts be checked as a routine maintenance procedure. My guess is they were not properly tightened in the first place. I was fortunate in that the failure occurred at relatively low speed as the vehicle became nearly impossible to either steer or stop.
Coming to a stop on a dry road, the pavement surface changed from dry asphalt to dry, cracked concrete. Anti-lock kicked in when not needed and I almost rear-ended the vehicle in front of me. Later that day, in a driving rainstorm, the windshield wiper motor stopped (for about the 50th time) and I was unable to see in front of me. I had to pull over and manually tug the wiper blade to get the wipers to work again. Both these are recurring incidents and I have complaints on file with GM, who has a recall on both issues that year "but not on my vehicle".
- Kennesaw, GA, USA
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While driving over a wet surface would apply brakes and ABS brakes will not activate right away. Also, results in extended stopping distance. Consumer states at times, the ABS alternately brakes the right, then the left front wheel, putting the vehicle into a spin/slide sideways, pedal goes to floor with no brakes, pedal is high and hard, will not depress.
Intermittently when going over rough terrain brakes go into ABS mode, resulting in extended stopping distance. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Driver applied brakes in order to stop for a red light on a wet road, but vehicle did not stop in time. It experienced extended stopping distance, causing vehicle to run through an intersection and to get hit on the side.
While traveling 20 mph and making a sudden turn by depressing the brakes, pedal stays at the floorboard, and vehicle continues to travel. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further informaton.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with braking system. Whenever vehicle rolled over a bump or applied brakes suddenly the brakes would go out. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on two occasions, and infomed consumer nothing could be found.
When brakes are applied the vehicle pulls to the right and the steering wheel will slip out of consumer's hand. The brakes have been replaced at least five times, and the vehicle still gives the consumer problems. Dealer has been contacted.
ABS locks on vehicle. Usually occurs when roads are wet or slippery, and especially when a pothole is hit when brake are already being applied. Brakes on all 4 wheels lock and a total loss of vehicle control is experienced.
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- Chardon, OH, USA