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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Brakes Problems

88 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data

88
Complaints
9
Crashes
Jan 1998Dec 2010
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (88)

criticalSERVICE BRAKES
CrashFiled: May 2016

While driving at about 5 mph and pushing another vehicle, your brake pedal went down but the brakes didn't stop the vehicle, causing both vehicles to hit a wall. The airbags did not deploy during the crash. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired to determine what caused the brake failure.

NHTSA #: 10862771
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Dec 2010

While driving at about 25 mph, your brake pedal went all the way to the floor when you tried to brake. You noticed brake fluid leaking from the brake lines at your home. The brakes were not repaired, and this happened at 53,000 miles. A mechanic will need to locate and repair the leak in your brake lines and likely bleed or flush the entire brake system.

NHTSA #: 10370953
criticalSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2010

Your brake line burst without warning while you were slowing down at a stop sign, causing a complete loss of brakes when the line mounted below the radiator developed a 1-inch gap. The brake pedal went to the floor with no warning signs beforehand, though fortunately you were already slowing down. Repairing this required replacing most of your brake system components, costing nearly $2,000. The fix involved replacing the failed brake line and associated hydraulic components.

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NHTSA #: 10325453
highSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Oct 2011

Your antilock brake system is activating unexpectedly at low speeds, and the problem has gotten worse over time. When it engages, your car takes longer to stop than it should. There's a known recall for 1999-2002 models with this same issue that the owner believes should cover 1996 vehicles as well. The fix will likely involve inspecting and possibly replacing antilock brake system components or updating the brake control module.

NHTSA #: 10429051
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 2005

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE COMING ON FREQUENTLY. *JB

NHTSA #: 10137288
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CrashFiled: Jun 2005

A LEAK IN THE VACCUUM BOOSTER CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION.

NHTSA #: 10126669
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CrashFiled: Mar 2005

WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKES FAILED, AND A COLLISION OCCURRED. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. . UPON HITTING THE BRAKES THEY PULSATED. *AK

NHTSA #: 10113310
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2005

CONSUMER WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS INADVERTENTLY FAIL AND CEASE WORKING. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER IS STILL EXPERIENCING UNEXPECTED FAILURE WITH THE LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALSO, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON. FUEL PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.*AK THE BLINKER AND TURN SIGNALS HAVE TO BE REPLACED FREQUENTLY. COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. STARTER WAS REPLACED. THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLER ARM AND DRAG LINK. WATER PUMP LEAKED. POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED. BRAKE CABLE BROKE. PINION SEAL LEAKED. MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED. *NM

NHTSA #: 10111173
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Feb 2004

THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS SEPARATED FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET, AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE PAD WAS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK (THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR) *SC

NHTSA #: 10048273
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 2002

AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH I APPLIED BRAKES ON THE APPROACH OF A STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN ABOUT TWO INCHES AND THEN CATAPULTED UP VARY QUICKLY. AT THIS POINT THE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD. WHICH IF THE VACUUM BOOSTER FAILED IT SHOULD HAVE LEFT ME WITH HYDRAULIC MANUAL BRAKES, AND IT DID NOT. I HAD TO STOP THE TRUCK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AFTER ROLLING THROUGH A RED LIGHT AT ABOUT 30 TO 40 MPH. I REPLACED THE VACUUM BOOSTER AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM. CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. WAS CALLED AND A CASE WAS OPENED #C06749958. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE LIKE IT FAILED, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A LOSS OF LIFE ISSUE. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND AT THIS POINT NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT IT. *TS ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***761073

NHTSA #: 10008840
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Dec 2001

I SENT THE FOLLWING TO GM>>>I OWN A 96' CHEVROLET TAHOE. I LOVE MY TRUCK BUT I HAVE A MAJOR CONCERN. MY BRAKES ARE HORRIBLE, I THOUGHT IT WAS THE PADS, SO I HAD THEM REPLACED, THEN MY ROTORS WARPED... SO I HAD THEM REPLACED ALSO, MY BRAKES STILL FELT SOFT SO I KEPT DRIVING IT LIKE THAT FOR ABOUT 5000 MILES, NEXT I'M DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD AND COME TO A STOP. I TAKE OFF FROM THIS COUNTRY ROAD AND SEE A DEER, I HIT MY BRAKES AND NOTHING!!!! THE BRAKE FADE IS SO BAD THAT I GO BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN. HE SUGGESTS A MASTER CYLINDER (OUCH) SO I FOOLISHLY GIVE HIM MY MONEY. NEXT DAY I'M GOING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AND AGAIN MAJOR BRAKE FADE. I AM REALLY UPSET AND HONESTLY FRIGHTENED OF YOUR VEHICLE. IN READING SOME OF THE NEWS GROUPS ON THE INTERNET, I FIND THAT MANY FOLKS HAVE CONTACTED GM AND ALERTED YOU TO THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE FIX OUR BRAKES BEFORE ONE OF US AND/OR AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. PLEASE HELP SAVE LIVES, DON'T BE LIKE FORD AND DENY AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM WITH YOUR 92-99 TAHOE, SUBURBAN, AND PICKUPS.*AK

NHTSA #: 755585
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 2001

ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CAUSING EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. NO INDIACTIONS OF EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS IE. ABS DASH LIGHT, BRAKES IN GOOD CONDITION, VEHICLE JUST NYS SAFETY INSPECTED.*AK

NHTSA #: 752367
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 2001

THE DISCS AND THE CYLINDER HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. IF WE DRIVE IN THE NEARBY SMOKEY MOUNTAINS THE BRAKES BEGIN TO SMOKE SOON AFTER STARTING DOWNHILL WHERE MORE BRAKING THAN USUAL IS REQUIRED. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE GMC DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE TAHOE THAT THE BRAKES ON THE 1996 VEHICLE WERE TOO SMALL AND HAVE SINCE BEEN UPGRADED ON LATER VEHICLES. YET THEY CHARGE US TO REPLACE THE BRAKE DISCS OR CYLINDER. WE BASICALLY CAN NOT DRIVE IN ANY MOUNTAIN AREAS WITH JUST PASSENGERS, MUCH LESS PULLING ANYTHING.*AK

NHTSA #: 749368
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CrashFiled: Mar 2001

ACCIDENT RON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THERE WAS A SUDDEN STOP IN TRAFFIC. WE WERE A LEAST AT AN EIGHT SECOND FOLLOWING DISTANCE. WHEN WE TRY TO STOP THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE LOCKED UP. OUR TRUCK SLAMMED INTO A FULL SIZED TRUCK WHICH THEN IN TURN CRASHED INTO A MINIVAN. DAMAGES TOTALED OVER $15,000 THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE.

NHTSA #: 742879
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 2000

RIGHT FRONT ROTOR BROKE, REPAIRS WERE MADE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 869841
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CrashFiled: May 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN FRONT CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP, AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED OTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM BRAKING SINCE 1998. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER IN AUGUST OF19 99, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY PROBLEMS. CONSUMER SAID THAT VEHICLE KIND OF SLUGGUSHLY STOPPED. CONSUMER HAD TO PUT FOOT TO THE FLOOR TO STOP VEHICLE.*AK

NHTSA #: 861323
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Filed: Apr 2000

DEFECTIVE ACTUATORS CAUSED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM TO ENGAGE ITSELF AT THE WRONG TIMES CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSFER CASE. NLM

NHTSA #: 551949
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2000

BOTH AXLES HAVE FAILED IN THIS VEHICLE. BRAKE FAILURE ON FIRST OCCURANCE. REAR AXLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES! CHEVY ACKNOWLEDGES ENGINEERING DEFECT BUT STATES THAT WARRANTY COVERS MANUFACTURING OR MATERIALS DEFECTS ONLY. UNSUSPECTING OWNERS COULD EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO AXLE FLUID CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE PADS.

NHTSA #: 719122
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jan 2000

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL BECOMES FIRM, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING. DISTANCE. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA #: 855735
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Dec 1999

THE ABS SEEMS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ERRATICALLY,MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND STOP. YH

NHTSA #: 549813
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Oct 1999

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS / BRAKE SYSTEM; WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED IT CAUSES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SOMETIMES PEDAL WOULD HAVE TO BE PRESSED DOWN HARD TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED.*AK

NHTSA #: 852024
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Filed: Oct 1999

THE BRAKES ARE IMPROPERLY DESIGNED AND DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. BRAKE PEDAL TOO HIGH; PEDAL DEPRESSES TOO FAR BEFORE ENGAGING; BRAKES LOCK UP IRRATICALLY. NO MANUFACTURER EXPLANATION.

NHTSA #: 712720
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1999

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL SINCE OWNERSHIP. MJS

NHTSA #: 548778
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1999

BRAKES CONTINUALLY FAIL SINCE OWNERSHIP. MJS

NHTSA #: 548778
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1999

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL STIFENS, THEN RELEASES TO THE FLOOR. ALSO CAUSING LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES. DLR REPLACED BRAKE BOOSTERS.

NHTSA #: 848643
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1999

FRONT DISK BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT IN AS LITTLE AS 12,000 MILES. MY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE GOTTEN 50-70,000 MILES ON A SET OF PADS.

NHTSA #: 712046
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Aug 1999

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE ROTORS. *AK

NHTSA #: 844861
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 1999

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM KICKS IN, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK-UP. THE BRAKES WORK INTERMITTENTLY. BRAKES HAVE BEEN SPONGY SINCE PURCHASE. *YC *ML

NHTSA #: 843905
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 1999

ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/CRASH. UPON IMPACT,AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

NHTSA #: 843670
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 1999

MASTER CYLINDER AND POWER BOOSTER FAILED. NLM

NHTSA #: 782566
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 1999

CALIPERS OPERATE IMPROPERLY, CAUSING UNEVEN PAD WEAR/PREMATURE WEAROUT. ONE PAD (ON THE SAME CALIPER) WOULD BE COMPLETELY GONE (DOWN TO RIVETS)AND THE OTHER HAVING MORE THAN HALF ITS LIFE LEFT. THIS HAPPENED ON BOTH FRONT CALIPERS. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR TO REAR SHOES BECAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT FULLY OPETATIONAL AND THE REAR BRAKES WERE PRIMARILY STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED PADS FIRST, LATER DID A CALIPER REBUILD KIT, LATER AFTER VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, REFUSED TO REPLACE CALIPERS, OR FIX PROBLEM. I HAD CALIPERS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE (BENDIX CALIPERS). I AM CURRENTLY WAITING TO SEE IF THIS FIXES THE PROBLEM. HAVE CONTACTED GM AND THEY NOW REFUSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM AS VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY(EVEN THOUGH PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED REPEATEDLY SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW). *AK

NHTSA #: 708224
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Feb 1999

BRAKE PEDAL SOFT AND SPONGY, MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED (WARRANTY REPAIR). SAME SYMPTOMS AGAIN WITH COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE THIS TIME. PEDAL GOES RIGHT TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA #: 703289
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1998

WHILE MAKING A SUDDEN STOP BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TRAVEL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 829974
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Oct 1998

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE KEEPS GOING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE AS OFF YET. *AK

NHTSA #: 829488
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1998

BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 5000 MILES OF WEAR AND THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK ALL THE TIME. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA #: 828385
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1998

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH ON DRY ROAD, BEGAN TO PRESS ON BRAKES THEN BRAKES STARTED TO GRAB AND LOCK UP. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

NHTSA #: 827859
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Aug 1998

FRONT BRAKES FAILED. QCAW

NHTSA #: 539318
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jul 1998

THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINE HAS CAUSED A HOLE TO RUB IN THE GAS TANK. ) WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND EVENTUALLY THEY COME BACK ON AFTER THE SWITCH COOLS OFF. (3)WHILE DRIVING THE TAHOE A LOUD CLUNKING COMES FROM THE MIDDLE OR THE REAR OF VEHICLE, WHICH SOUNDS AS THOUGH THE REAR AXLE OR DRIVESHAFT IS LOOSE AND GOING TO FALL OFF. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA #: 826064
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 1998

BRAKES WERE MUSHY WHILE TRAVELING AT 10 MPH AND CAUSED A COLLISION.

NHTSA #: 537809
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 1998

WHEN ABS BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 824448
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 1998

WHEN PUSHING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP IN TIME. THE PROBLEM CONSTANTLY OCCURS. THE HIGHWAY SPEED IS 55MPH. WEATHER CONDITIONS DO NOT MATTER. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA #: 824341
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 1998

POWER VACUUM ASSIST BRAKES DEVELOPED A LEAK, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES/AIR ESCAPING,AND BRAKE PEDAL HARDENING. *AK

NHTSA #: 823519
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1998

HORN DOESN'T WORK WHEN IT SHOULD. BRAKES STOP SO QUICKLY THAT IT CAN CAUSE A CAR TO OVERTURN. THEY SEEM TO LOCK UP.

NHTSA #: 536135
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 1998

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION.

NHTSA #: 533452
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 1998

ABS BRAKES FAILED. ALSO, BRAKE DRUMS OVERHEATED/WARPED, CAUSING VIOLENT VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING A THIGHER SPEEDS. *AK

NHTSA #: 533112
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 1998

ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP AND MASTER CYLINDER LOSES FLUID.

NHTSA #: 531804
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jan 1998

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, RES\ULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

NHTSA #: 820194
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Dec 1997

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, ONE INCIDENT RESULTED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION.

NHTSA #: 525767
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1997

BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.

NHTSA #: 525219
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CrashFiled: Nov 1997

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, THE VEHICLE BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA #: 818742
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1997

DRIVING AT ABOUT 30 MPH WENT TO SLOW DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES, BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED UP,VEHICLE THEN STARTED TO SLIDE. DEALER DID . THIS DEFECT CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

NHTSA #: 818792
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Filed: Nov 1997

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE SHOES AND PADS, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EXCESSIVE WEAR. *AK

NHTSA #: 818544
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1997

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 20 MPH THE CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES BECAUSE WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. *AK

NHTSA #: 818625
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1997

IN REFERENCE 94V-038, THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WHEN APPLYING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, AND CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER REPLACE MASTER CYLINDER AND VALVES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA #: 818436
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1997

FRONT BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA #: 524336
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Oct 1997

BRAKE PEDAL SOFT WHEN APPLYING.

NHTSA #: 605490
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Oct 1997

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA #: 605458
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Oct 1997

DURING HEAVY BRAKING THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THE BRAKES START TO FADE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS . CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRUCK HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER 5 TIMES ABOUT THE BRAKES. *AK

NHTSA #: 817511
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CrashFiled: Oct 1997

DRIVING THE TRUCK ON A ICY HILL AND HAD CHAINS ON THE REAR WHEELS, PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKES, HAD NO STEERING AND THE TRUCK KEPT GOING UNTIL IT HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK. *AK CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO STOP ON AN ICY HILL BECUASE THE ROAD WAS BLOCKED, AND HE STARTED TO BACK UP SLOWLY, WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE DID NOT SEEM TO RESPOND TO BRAKING OR STEERING AND THE CHAINS WERE DIGGIN IN AND CONSUMER CAME TO STOP AFTER HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE.*JB

NHTSA #: 817414
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1997

WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY APPLED BRAKES AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PEDAL KEPT GOING DOWN, AND BY THE TIME HE REACHED SAFETY THE RESERVIOR WAS EMPTY , HE HAD NO BRAKE FLUID, HE HAD NO BRAKES . *AK

NHTSA #: 816687
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1997

HYDRAULIC SEAL LEAKS.

NHTSA #: 606101
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Sep 1997

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 25 MPH THE COMSUMER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT WHEN STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT. ALMOST REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE INFRONT. THE ABS. DID NOT RESPOND TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA #: 815928
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Aug 1997

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NOTICED A LEAK IN THE MASTER CYLINDER, AND RIGHT AFTER THAT THE POWER BRAKES FAILED WHICH LEFT THE DRIVER WITH NO BRAKES. *AK BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED. *YH

NHTSA #: 815132
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 1997

BRAKE PADS REPLACED .

NHTSA #: 603426
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 1997

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.

NHTSA #: 603426
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jul 1997

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA #: 603426
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.

NHTSA #: 533938
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

NHTSA #: 517530
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.

NHTSA #: 517530
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

FRONT ROTORS FAILED.

NHTSA #: 517530
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

CUSTOMER STATES FRONT WHEELS LOCK UP WHEN BRAKING AND THAT THE PEDAL FEELS SOFT.

NHTSA #: 517530
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

BRAKE PEDAL LOW/MISADJUSTED.

NHTSA #: 517530
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: May 1997

AFTER MULTIPLE INCIDENTS OF NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE ON DEMAND, THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LET THE VEHICLE KEEP MOVING, CONSUMER HAS HAD SOME NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

NHTSA #: 811567
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 1997

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

NHTSA #: 516724
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 1997

ROTORS FAILED, CAUSING VIBRATION.

NHTSA #: 602941
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 1997

BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA #: 602936
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Mar 1997

METALLIC MATERIAL IN BRAKE PADS OVERHEATS AND CAUSES VIBRATION. *AK

NHTSA #: 515308
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Feb 1997

FRONT END SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.

NHTSA #: 515354
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Feb 1997

BRAKE PAD DESIGN MATERIAL OVERHEATING RESULTING IN VIBRATION.

NHTSA #: 515354
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Feb 1997

METALIC MATERIAL IN BRAKE PADS OVERHEATS AND CAUSES EXTREME VIBRATION IN FRONT END OF VEHICLE WHEN MODERATE BRAKE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. VIBRATION IS SO SEVERE THAT BOLTS AND SCREWS ARE WORKING LOOSE THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. DEALER CLAIMS THE BRAKES ARE ENGINEERED THAT WAY.

NHTSA #: 546726
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Feb 1997

#EA94-038, IN SNOWY WEATHER WHEN APPLYING THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THE BRAKES FAIL, ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT, CONSUMER SAID THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAKES IS POOR . *AK

NHTSA #: 807526
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CrashFiled: Feb 1997

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM WHEN APPLIED IN PANIC STOPPING DO NOT WORK, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE SUMMER. *AK

NHTSA #: 808655
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1996

METAL BRAKE LINE IS ROUTED IN CONTACT WITH STEERING COLUMN; ROTATION OF COLUMN IS WEARING A HOLE IN THE METAL BRAKE LINE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. *AK

NHTSA #: 511817
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Nov 1996

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, DURING A PANIC STOP SITUATION, THE PEDAL WAS SOFT, AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE PADS, AND MASTER CYLINDER HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 12K. AK

NHTSA #: 805013
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Aug 1996

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE , VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND CAUSE THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE, PULSATION OF THE BRAKES , IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES.*AK

NHTSA #: 800614
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Jun 1996

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, DRAGGING, WORN AND DISC PADS/ROTORS. *AK DEALER REPLACED BRAKE PADS AND RESURFACED ROTORS TO REMOVE BLUED HOTSPOTS ROTORS.*JB

NHTSA #: 986124
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 1996

FRONT END. APPLIED BRAKES, VEHICLE JERKED TO RIGHT OR LEFT ABRUPTLY WHEN BEING APPLIED. PROBLEM WITH CLEARANCE BETWEEN KNUCKLE AND CASTER. *AK

NHTSA #: 983291
mediumSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Filed: Apr 1996

ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AL

NHTSA #: 982384

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