10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 8,541 miles
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Consumer states "while traveling at high speeds, when the brakes were applied, brake pedal went to the floor." Consumer had to pump brakes to get vehicle to stop. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they stated theat"brake booster failed."
- Wilmington, NC, USA
Brake failure, power brake booster failed and my could not stop the car except with both feet using all the strength she had. Lucky she did not have an accident. The failure occurred at about 35 miles/per hour and ther was no traffic at the time. If there had been a car stopped in front of her she would have hit it because she could not stop the car. Very dangerous safety condition.
- Columbus, IN, USA
Brake failure, power brake booster failed and my could not stop the car except with both feet using all the strength she had. Lucky she did not have an accident. The failure occurred at about 35 miles/per hour and ther was no traffic at the time. If there had been a car stopped in front of her she would have hit it because she could not stop the car. Very dangerous safety condition.
- Columbus, IN, USA
Consume R was pulling vehicle inside of yard and applied brakes they were hard and noisy. Dealership was aware of problem. Vehicle is currently at dealership.
- Brodnax, VA, USA
At 12,884 brake booster was replaced, at 44,080 miles brake booster was replaced again. Now at 68, 192 miles brake booster was replaced for the third time. Dealership could not find a contributing factor for this problem.
- Wilder, KY, USA
Brake booster vaccum hose is leaking. Dealer has replaced it.
- Braintree, MA, USA
The diaphram to the power brake booster ruptured causing a hissing noise causing consumer to apply more than normal amounts of pressure to engage the brakes. Nlm
- Clearwater, FL, USA
While driving at slow speed brake booster and master cylinder failed, causing total failure of brakes, consumer had to coast vehicle until vehicle stopped.
- El Paso, TX, USA
On July 18, 1999 I experienced a loss of power assisted brakes and a hissing noise coming from the master cylinder area. Vehicle was delivered to braeger Chevrolet on July 19, 1999 and cause was reported as "internal vacuum leakage from booster assy H1220 booster assembly, vacuum power brake - replace 510 wpt4 1.90, 1 18029999 booster, fc: 2K, part#: 18029999". I contacted Chevrolet and they covered 50% one time good will/ safety item. My cost $170.99. On August 17, 1999 I discovered a leak from the positive battery terminal which had been leaking small quanities of liquid for approximately a two month period of time on the garage floor, progressively becoming a worse leak based on the quanity of fluid found on floor. New battery was purchased on 08/21/99 and installed by myself, no further problems with leakage. Major concern follows: On Nov 30, 1999 I observed a squeaking noise from the right front disc brakes and pads. On Dec 01, 2000 I delivered my vehicle for a brake inspection and cause was reported as "premature wear to right front disc brakes and pads only". brakes were serviced by machining rotors and installing new pads, and I was instucted to pay close attention to the right front disc brakes and pads in the future reference the same problem reoccurring and if this occures major front brake work would be necessary. In conclusion, I feel the premature brake wear to the right front only was caused by the battery leakage which also was located at the right front corner of the vehicle. Thank you.
- Muskego, WI, USA
While backing out of garage the brakes failed, and consumer had to use parking brake to stop. Took car to dealer, and they said that the power brake booster did not work anymore, and that was cause why brakes failed to stop vehicle.
- Hanford, CA, USA
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor. Owner has to stand on brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Dealer says vehicle needs a power brake booster replaced.
- Tipton, IN, USA
Original brake booster failed at approx. 17,000 miles. Replacement booster failed at 47,000. No warning of system degradation noted on either occasion.
- Sugarloaf Key, FL, USA
When brakes were applied the pedal became hard and the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has inspected the vehicle, and determined that the brake booster needed replacement.
- Plymouth, MN, USA
While driving on regular road conditions, during normal braking and when applying the brakes, the pedal went almost to the floorboard, and the truck traveled 60 feet before stopping. The dealer stated that the diaphram in the brake booster was busted.
- Ashboro, NC, USA
When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a gradual stop the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer was also involved in two accidents due to the problem with the brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the power booster.
- Deer Park, TX, USA
Repeated ABS brake system failures, once resulting in a crash. Also replaced brake booster.
- Plano, TX, USA
Brake booster failed.
- Homosassa, FL, USA
Brake vacuum booster failed.
- Valatie, NY, USA
Equipped w/ABS brakes; left brake rotor and front pads wear unevenly, within a few months, the new right pad had worn out and in October. Master cylinder and brake booster replaced due to air heard when brakes were applied. Headlight cover had water in headlight. Vehicle also pulled to the right when braking.
- Manassas, VA, USA
- Phoenix, AZ, USA