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.
The owner had removed the wheels to check the brakes. Owner noticed all four-brake rotors had grooves. This problem caused the brakes to lose braking effectiveness. Both the manufacturer and dealer were contacted.
Consumer used vehicle for long distance driving, he took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance. He was told that the front brakes were good, but rear brakes failed. Mechanic said that the heat from the disc rotors caused the rubber to deteriorate, which, in turn, caused the seal to leak brake fluid.
While driving vehicle approximately 55 mph vehicle started to shake severely. Have taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that the problem was worn disc rotors, which needed to be replaced.
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- Southgate, MI, USA