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.
Traveling at 35 mph, sudden stop required. Brake pedal proceeded to floor level without ABS brakes engaging. Vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle's ABS braking system failed 2 times and had 2 accidents due to lack of braking action, car had a light stopping when in an emergency stopping situtation, 23,000 and 24,000 mph on odometer.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in an acccident. Dealers have inspected the vehicle on three occasions with no remedy.
- Brook Haven, PA, USA
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N extreme cold temperature, ABS control cable sensors, shortens & snaps/breaks after hitting speed bump, making ABS braking impossible. Mfr does not make longer cables. Took vehicle to dealer, was informed that this happens all the time, will fix when weather's warmer.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that his tachometer had high revs and that upon using the brakes they did not work; he lost total brake power, driver also notes that there was no noise or anything when brakes were applied.
Had brakes replaced 3 times plus one rotor after 16,000; was informed by dealership, 4wheel drive wear excessively when riding brakes; possibly brakes too small for Blazer;
While driving had to apply brakes, would hear ABS system kicking in, but brakes failed to catch, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle at dealership now.
ABS: While driving, dry conditions, applied ABS brakes, heard loud grinding noise, pedal went to floor, according to dealer, both rotors destroyed, pads worn, replaced all pads and rotors.
Driving along approximately 35 mph, tried to stop and did not have any brakes. This has happened three times and each time the brakes just didn't work.
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- Topeka, KS, USA