10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,000 miles

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problem #1

Apr 152005

Grand Vitara 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
Consumer noticed a problem with brakes at about 6,000 miles. The emergency brake light came on. Dealer would not fix them under warranty. Dealer said that brakes went from ten millimeters to four millimeters. Accused consumer of riding brakes. Consumer said she didn't ride the brakes. She got vehicle with 325 miles on it, and vehicle did not seem to accelerate at the rate it should. Consumer believed brakes were somehow engaged and hold it back. C vehicle was involved in an accident on Dec. 6, 2004. This hurt the warranty. Broome cadilac in Missouri stated that the accident had nothing to do with the brake problem.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

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