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Initially received Stabilitrak dash warning when brakes were applied for longer than 30 seconds (ie., stop light) for several days with no SEL. Then, while driving along a secondary highway at approximately 60mph, all dash lights lit up, power steering failed, power brake assist failed, and vehicle started stumbling. Pulled to side of road and vehicle shut off. Performed restart and was able to complete drive home (approx 3 miles). Upon arrival and shutting off vehicle, all dash lights illuminated then shut off. Vehicle would not start after (no click, no turnover, indicating failed battery). Attempted to charge/maintain battery but battery charger indicated sulfated battery. Multimeter showd 7.5V. Replaced battery and car started normally but all computer functions were reset to factory defaults. The failure of the power steering and brakes due to a faulty battery is an extreme safety issue. The fact that the battery is only 3 years old and internally corroded to the point it can't be charged is both disappointing and an additional safety hazard.
On mutiple occasions I have lost power steering and power brakes. The Brake and Traction Control lights will illuminate on the dash, but the physical buttons do not and are unresponsive.
Everyday my vehicle locks up the brakes while going to my home. I live on a dirt road and my drive way is also dirt. Also, once after stopping at a red-light and preceding to drive forward they locked up again.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that while attempting to move off from a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal three times before the vehicle responded. Additionally, while approaching the next stop light, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to adequately slow the vehicle. The contact stated that the braking distance was extended. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle but not before the vehicle went through the light. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bud weiser motors (2676 milwaukee rd, beloit, wi 53511) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
- Janesville, WI, USA
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Brake failure occurred on a city street at a 3 way stop when approaching a stop sign. Brakes did not provide any stopping power and caused the vehicle to blow through stop sign and caused an accident into a drainage ditch not involving any other vehicles.
While driving, veh showed message, engine power being reduced, service parking brake. Then it died and would not restart. Parking brake was not engaged. Vehicle was in drive and moving apps 30 mph. I was driving straight. Now the check engine light stays on. Vehicle had reduced power and feels like I'm driving with brake engaged. When the vehicle dies the brake service light illuminated and then turned off after apps 6 minutes.
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- Huntsville, AL, USA