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When traveling consumer noticed the vehicle pulls to the right. Also noticed the problem when depressing the brake pedal. Consumer has had 3 wheel alignments and is need of another one, consumer states vehicle will pull to the right by itself when braking.
Brakes: When driving and attempting to stop, especially a panic stop, can push the brake pedal completely to the floor and the vehicle will not stop. Has happened several times, and the dealer can't seem to duplicate the problem.
Owner has ABS brakes. Brakes lock up upon stopping vehicle. Also, the left front wheel skids, vehicle also pulls to right while braking. Dealer found no problem with brakes. Owner very concerned.
- Deltaville, VA, USA
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EA94-038 the defective braking system malfunctioned when pressing the pedal, and the vehicle would not stop. Pressing the pedal again the vehicle stopped abruptly hard on dry conditions. Now hearing noises from the right front side of the vehicle. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Driving down a mountain about 45mph and saw a vehicle in front of the Suburban, put on brakes, was about 90 feet behind the vehicle. Applied foot to the brake pedal, and the Suburban just kept going. Let off of the brakes and applied foot again and the vehicle kept going until it hit the back of the vehicle that was in front.
The anti-lock brake ystem malfunctioned, causing brakes to grab too quickly, resulting in excessive wear and tear on the brake pads and rotors. Had replaced front brakes 3 times and the back brakes had been replaced 2 times. Also airbag light came on, but dealer could not find problem and the light still comes which can cause an unexpected deployment of air bags and/or accident.
Owner has ABS brakes she states that she has had numerous problems with the brakes and that when brakes are used the pedal goes to the floor she also notes that dealers said that it was just dust
When applying the ABS brakes at 60mph, the brake pedal goes to the floor and fails to stop vehicle, at low speeds the brakes are pulsating and pedal goes to the floor. Replaced brakes 3 times.
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- Fontana, CA, USA