NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Pontiac Trans Sport brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 112002

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS brakes fail to activate when applied due a malfunction within motor which causes system to become inoperable. Upon inspection of vehicle dealer found a faulty motor pack,

- Hemlock, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 192001

Trans Sport

  • miles
ABS braking system was inoperative, also, brake lights become inoperative when ABS brake light is illuminated, when ABS light is not illuminated brakes lights become functional.dealer has been contacted, but has been unable to rememdy the problem.

- Beauford, GA, USA

problem #4

Nov 241998

Trans Sport

  • miles
I have had an ongoing problem with my brakes and traction control. My brakes wear very quickly and smell hot at times. The dealer has told me on many occasions that there is nothing wrong with them. I have gone through 3 sets of brakes, 5 rotors and 3 calipers in 56,000 hwy miles. My low traction light also comes on at speeds of 68 - 72 mph. The dealer tells me to replace my tires to rectify this problem. They report 3 other cases of this trac light going on for no reason. They tell me it is safe to drive my vehicle and that it should not kill cylinders or put on the brakes ander these conditions, however it has killed the cylinders - once at 68 mph on the highway and the other time at approx 30 mph. I do not believe that it is safe for me to drive my family in this vehicle until it is correctly diagnosed and fixed - both the ABS and tcs. Putiing new tires on this vehicle does not address the route cause of the problem and GM needs to take responsibility for these cars before someone is injured; that is if they haven't been already! please advise as I refuse to pick up my vehicle in this condition. I am ready to contact consumer advocate groups and news stations to warn abouth the safety of these vehicles. Help me make GM take responsibility. Thank you.

- Newtown, CT, USA

problem #3

Sep 251999

Trans Sport

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving down the road heard squeaking noise and went to apply brakes an noise went away. Took vehicle to the dealer and was told vehicle needed new brake pads. Had brakes inspected, and brakes were fine.spring around emergency brake cable in the rear brakes assembly are rubbing against the lug bolts.

- Painted Post, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 131999

Trans Sport

  • miles
While driving the van about 25 mph and applying the brakes the pedal went down to the floor and the vehicle continued to move at the same speed until we hit the car in front of us. I had complete brake failure!!!

- New City, NY, USA

problem #1

May 281998

Trans Sport

  • miles
Brakes have excessive power when pedal is applied. Nothing happens unless the pedal is pushed more than half way. Problem continues to occur. Dealer contacted, and stated the brakes were designed to operate that way.

- Oak Island, NC, USA

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