10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 9,348 miles
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I drive this vehicle almost everyday of the week. When I step on the brakes it feels like the anti-lock brake system is activating. This happens about five times a week. It happens, most notably, when the pavement is dry. I step on the brakes and feel the left front wheel ABS kick in, after the ABS pulsing stops the brake pedal goes down a considerable distance. It seems like it is only the left side and not the right side front brake that does this. This is a serious safety hazard as I don't know how the vehicle would respond in an actual ice/snow condition.
- Columbus, WI, USA
I have a 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup, extended cab, 4WD, ZR2. When I purchased the vehicle used with approximately 70,000 mi. It was exhibiting the same premature ABS lock up at low speeds, causing the vehicle to have unpredictable stopping distances, as the GM full size trucks included in the recent recall. I took the vehicle to a local GM dealer to have it diagnosed. The dealership determined that it was the passenger side, front ABS wheel speed sensor. However, currently GM light duty trucks are not included in this recall. I feel that this may be of concern as I am sure I am not the only one with a light duty truck that has exhibited this type of dangerous vehicle behavior. I hope that the recall is revised to include all GM trucks including light duty ones such as mine. I had several close calls at gas stations, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings because of this. Your attention in this matter is greatly needed and appreciated. Because I have not had the vehicle serviced yet I placed the number "1" in the "number of failures column" of this form.
- Youngstown, OH, USA
While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and the rear brakes locked up. Provide further details.
- Dawsonville, GA, USA
1999 Chevrolet S-10 truck with 4cylinder engine, brakes fail in panic stop situation immediately following initial acceleration after a stop. Result is loss of power brakes and extended stopping distance causing possible incidents.
- Kokomo, IN, USA
When traveling over slight bumps in the road, the truck feels as if it has no brakes. I am not talking huge potholes or extreme dropoffs, but bumps as low as approximately. 2 to 3 inches. The problem happens most often near my home traveling at 35 mph, using the brakes to slow to around 28 mph when I hit the 2 to 3 inch bump. At this point the truck starts coasting and the brake pedal is stiff, approximately. 10 feet past clearing the bump the braking is restored. I don't know if this is normal for ABS.
- Kingsport, TN, USA
When brakes are applied in a sudden stop, the ABS will engage, and causes severe extented stopping distance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. The consumer states that when the brakes are appliedon bumpy or slick roads, the ABS disengages the vehicles brakes. The brake pedal must be released and re-applied to re-engage the brakes. The vehicle was wrecked due to defective ABS brakes on a on smooth road, on bumpy roads at 15 mph the vehicle takes 25 feet to stop.
- Dearborn, MI, USA
While driving at state speed limit applied brakes and without warning brakes did not function. Dealer would not fix vehicle because warranty expired.
- Bedford, IN, USA
At 50mph on a wet road the brakes instead of pulsing as they are supposed to, the pedal got hard and I had no brake of any kind. Causing us to crash thru a fence and into some trees.
- Rush Springs, OK, USA
ABS brakes stutter and go to the floor when applied on a rough surface. Nlm
- Sylacauga, AL, USA
Brakes did not hold in any fashion. They did not even pulse as they were supposed to do. The pedal was hard, but there was no marks even in the dirt showing that the vehicle was trying to stop.
- Rush Springs, OK, USA
No summary
- Troy, OH, USA
Ac delco battery came original with the vehicle, leaked acid onto brake line which cause no braking ability, almost resulting in a crash. Dealer replaced battery.
- Morrisville, PA, USA
Speedometer would drop to zero & then go back to 50. Also, brake pedal would pulsate, and ABS light came on/transmission stuck in one gear when shifting. Took to dealer & had problems repaired. All problems were intermittent and not readily duplicated. Since repairs, the problems have returned.
- Stoughton, MA, USA
While driving down the road ABS light came on briefly.also, there was a burning smell on the passenger's side in the computer area. Contacted dealer, he couldn't find the cause.
- Burleson, TX, USA
While driving over a railroad track braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking ability which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.
- Danvers, MA, USA
When brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop. ABS system reacts too quickly. Speed is not a factor. Would happen on slippery roads. It would be worse when vehicle is in 4-wd and not in 2-wd. Taking vehicle to dealership to have the brakes checked.
- Freedom, NY, USA
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with brake system. At 3,500 miles both, calipers and pads had to be replaced. At 6,000 miles, found both front pads have been excessively worn out, and needed to be replaced again. Currently, at 10,200 miles both rotors need to be turned. At 6000 miles the hoses in the system had to be replaced.
- Narragansett, RI, USA
Intermittently in wet road conditions ABS braking system malfunctions, resulting in no braking ability which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.
- Conway, AR, USA
Braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up, resulting in a crash.
- Whittier, CA, USA
- Waterford, MI, USA