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 smelled fuel while driving, and vehicle was running rough. Mechanic took off plastic cover that protected fuel tank. It was filled with mud and water which had eaten a hole in fuel tank. Consumer can not pay cost for replacing fuel tank, therefore, consumer applied epoxy as needed, consumer receieved letter that brakes were defective, consumer has concerns with brakes almost causing accident.
While driving 30 mph applied brakes and ABS light/ brake light came on. There was a loud groaning noise, and pedal felt hard, no braking action. Consumer used emergency brake to slow down vehicle. Since then, brake lights come on intermittently. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet. Consumer states left front rotor was replaced due to excessive wear.
When brakes are applied at 45mph and higher pedal is normal, but there is extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle and has not been able to duplicate problem. There is a recall listed on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. The manufacturer has been notified.
- Huntsville, AL, USA
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I received a recall notice from GMC on around August 2000 saying I must bring in my truck for a recall on the ABS system. I made an appointment with thomas GMC/Pontiac in coon rapids Minnesota for 09:00 am on 12/08/00. The service representativ E (mike vanerem) took my keys and vehicle, and I received a call from him @ 10:29 am stating that I can pick up my vehicle as he was told by his person in his office (marion) to refuse to do the ABS recall on my vehicle as it was listed as a salvage vehicle because a new body was put on and they wouldn't get paid from GMC if they honored this national highway safety administration (nhsta) recall. I believe this is a safety issue that needs attention and I would like this matter resolved to my satisfaction and to the satisfaction of the nhsta.
While traveling at highway speed of 45-50 mph on a wet road had to apply brakes in an emergency stuation which caused front driver's tires to blowout, and vehicle hit guardrail. Vehicle was struck again by another vehicle on driver's side, and still both air bags did not deploy.
ABS system continually failing, recall repair can not be done at local dealership & owner is not satisfied about traveling a distance for repair in a dangerous vehicle.
Federal government requires GM to recall vehicles with defective anti lock brake systems for lack of braking power. Consumer has not recieve recall notice. Nlm
While driving at 40 mph brakes went out. When brake pedal was applied there was resistance, and brakes did not respond. To slow down, consumer had to downshift. Dealer has been contacted.
Intermittently whenever brakes are applied in a slow speed situations they cause the ABS system to engage in a ABS mode, and a loud noise comes from wheels. Vehicle has been in / out of dealer shop on serveral occasions, and consumer was informed that problem could not be duplicated.
Applied brakes to slow down, vehicle hit bump & ABS brakes kicked in. Vehicle kept going. It failed to stop at stop sign. Turned vehicle off to stop. Taken vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic the ABS brake problem was normal.
When driving and going over a hole or a bump within the road, and applying brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. ABS system isn't working, and consumer has to pump the brake pedal and vehicle will slow down.
ABS brake problems; when traveling down hill and hitting a bump, the ABS kicks in, but the pedal goes way down to the floorboard, and truck slows down, but does not stop completely. The problem was reported to the dealershp. The problem has not been corrected.
Vehicle brakes failed to operate, causing the vehicle to roll over on the edge of the driveway, down an embankment and slam into a tree. Driver received back and head injuries. Can NHTSA provide additional information or provide some help in this matter.
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- Portland, TN, USA