Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | |||
| 03/12/1996 | 1 | 07/27/1993 | |
| Brake solenoid failed causing vehicle to be hard to get out of park. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 2056754 | ||
| I have owned the car for 3 1/2 yrs now and this is the first time i have had this type of brake failure. the brakes went all the way to the floor and the car sled, i was trying to come to a complete stop to make a turn. the abs lite has been on the car almost ever since i bought it. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 109821 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 buck lesabre. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions. the brake pedal traveled to the floor when pressure was applied. suddenly, there was no power response. a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. the brake warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the driver applied the brake pedal several times and the vehicle failed to slow down. the gear shifter was placed in first gear before the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the failure was contributed to a leakage in the rear brake line. the vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 109,821. updated 4/7/2010 *cn | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes locked up while applying and the consumer wasn't able to drive. dealer contacted, and was aware of problem. please provide more information. ts..*ak | |||
| 11/19/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Entire brake system siezed after panic-stop, unable to move vehicle to avoid collision - would not release for approximately 20 minutes. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/26/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Anti-lock braking system engaged without braking. system failure resulted in the necessary replacement of the following components: anti-lock brake valve, master cylinder, 2 loaded calipers, 2 brake hoses and brake fluid at the cost of $1192. vehicle was unable to be driven to the dealership. | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| No summary | |||
| 10/01/1992 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| No summary | |||
| 06/15/1999 | |||
| Abs brake light comes on and stays on until consumer shuts the car off.consumer called manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| When applying the brakes during normal braking on wet road conditions, abs warning light came on along with the traction off light. the pmv valve shorted out. the valve was replaced and the system was bled. dealer has done repairs at owner's expense. manufacturere agreed to reimburse for part of the cost, but the owner has yet to receive it. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| Anti lock brakes failed. | |||
| 02/07/1999 | 02/14/1997 | ||
| Abs brakes needed replacement. | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Consumer is having a problem with the anti-lock skid system. when driving the abs light comes on, indicating a problem in the system, the anti-lock skid system does not work only the regular hydraulic brakes. manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1993 | 06/17/1993 | ||
| Right front brakes failed. | |||
| 12/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake pressure modular valve (abs) failed. | |||
| 1 | 12/12/1992 | ||
| Abs dash light pressure modulator valve failed. | |||
| 09/28/1998 | |||
| Abs system failed to operate. dealr refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. *ak | |||
| 12/17/1997 | 1 | ||
| Abs brake warning light remained illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. dealer states that the pmv valve has to be replaced. please give any further details. | |||
| 03/19/1998 | |||
| The vehicle abs system malfunctioned, causing light to come on, and extended stopping distance when the which almost caused an accident. also, dealer replaced a major component. *ak | |||
| Vehicle had approximately 18,623 miles when master cylinder needed to be replaced. vehicle had 20,000 miles when abs became inoperative. had to install new pressure modulator valve. also all lines connecting to cylinder are corroded, need to be replaced, resulting in total defective brake system. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 10/15/1992 | ||
| Upon applying brakes (abs), vehicle responds poorly. vehicle involved in an accident a year ago. area dealership not able to correct the problem unless duplicated on scene. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Anti-lock brake failure. | |||
| 09/01/1993 | |||
| Driving at approximately 30 mph in wet conidtions, abs became inoperative, felt soft, abs light went on. dealer replaced valve kit. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 06/12/1996 | |
| Abs warning light came on when skid situation occured and would not reset. dealer indicated the complete abs main master system locked up and would not retract. light still on and abs still not working. | |||
| 4 | |||
| Abs brake failure. in addition, an abnormal number of gm vehicles experiencing brake fluid leaks from master cylinder/ proportional valve and rea rbrake cylinders. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 04/01/1993 | ||
| Abs system stopped working and the abs light stayed on, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 04/21/1995 | ||
| Anti-lock braking system became inoperative while driving, abs warning light appears continuously, only hydraulic brake works. also, replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| Abs brake failure, when driving saw abs light come on (yellow) abs system inoperative, replacement of the breake pressure module valve. *ak | |||
| Warning light came on saying abs was out. dealer says a part in the abs was defective. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Abs brake failure, yellow light come on, no abs braking system, in for repair to replace computer on the abs. *ak | |||
| 0 | |||
| The abs light comes on when the vehicle is cut on and stays on until the vehcile is cut off. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brake light came on, remained on; subsequently, while applying brakes, vehicle skidded, went sideways into a spring, snowny weather. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1996 | |||
| The anti-lock brakes are inoperative due to a preesure module, need to be replaced, causing the vehicle to skid on ice. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 12/07/1996 | |||
| While taking the vehicle out of park and putting it in drive the vehicle will accelerate without notice and the driver has to ride the brakes which will cause the brakes to burn out. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1996 | |||
| The abs light keeps coming on and the abs system is not working at all. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| 06/15/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Driving at speed 0f 30mph, applied abs brakes, complete loss of brake affectiveness, vehicle lost control, resultin gin an accident/injury, impact 12:00 position. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1996 | |||
| When driving vehicle going down hill the abs warning light came on and it stayed on.*ak | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock brake warning light continuosly stays on. explain in more detail. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brake failure. *sd | |||
| Consumer was driving at 40-45 and the brake fail have abs anti-lock brake. tt | |||
| 02/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed. *skd | |||
| 03/23/1995 | |||
| Brakes fail intermittently. please explain. tt | |||
| 02/19/1995 | |||
| Abs system malfunction, loss of braking ability. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Abs light came on, and unable to turn off unless cost goes to consumer. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1996 | 1 | 05/08/1993 | |
| Antilock brake warning light illuminated. | |||
| 10/15/1995 | |||
| The abs anti-lock brake light keeps coming on . tt | |||
| 09/18/1995 | |||
| Abs, yellow light on the abs came on, in for repair. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| Abs brake light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, dealer states that problem occurs due to a defective abs solenoid sensor. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1997 | 04/11/1993 | ||
| Main module to abs system failure. | |||
| 11/11/1996 | |||
| Abs brake failure, sensor light comes on, when driving yellow abs light also comes on. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 06/27/1996 | |||
| When coming down interstate 81 ,cruise control was set at (65) mph hit the brakes and cruise control did not disengage. vehicle hit a pickup and broke the headlights, went through a fence and hit a ditch.*ak | |||
| 06/10/1993 | 1 | ||
| Auto-tran: engine stalls; loss of brakes and power steering; no problem restarting in neutral; cause unknown; never know when problem will occur. tt | |||
| 04/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing extended stopping distances. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 05/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake proportional valves leaking.mjs | |||
| 4 | |||
| Abs brake failure. in addition, an abnormal number of gm vehicles experiencing brake fluid leaks from master cylinder/ proportional valve and rea rbrake cylinders. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Master cylinder/proportional valve/rear brake cylinders leak brake fluid. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/12/2000 | 1 | ||
| Brakes were not operable. when consumer applied brakes there was severe vibration. consumer took vehicle to dealership, and brakes were warped. *ak front rotors become warped every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Studs on front rotors are too short. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes vibrate when stopping, due to warped brake rotors. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/09/1993 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake drums worked on due to noise while driving. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 02/17/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear wheel cylinders failed.mjs | |||
| 4 | |||
| Abs brake failure. in addition, an abnormal number of gm vehicles experiencing brake fluid leaks from master cylinder/ proportional valve and rea rbrake cylinders. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Master cylinder/proportional valve/rear brake cylinders leak brake fluid. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Vehicle had approximately 18,623 miles when master cylinder needed to be replaced. vehicle had 20,000 miles when abs became inoperative. had to install new pressure modulator valve. also all lines connecting to cylinder are corroded, need to be replaced, resulting in total defective brake system. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder and rear brake cylinder failed causing the brake light to illuminate. nlm | |||
| 03/16/1995 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder and booster leaking, required replacement of the master cylinder unit. mjs | |||
| Vehicle had approximately 18,623 miles when master cylinder needed to be replaced. vehicle had 20,000 miles when abs became inoperative. had to install new pressure modulator valve. also all lines connecting to cylinder are corroded, need to be replaced, resulting in total defective brake system. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the master cylinder leaked brake fluid which could result in decreased braking ability. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Abs brake failure. in addition, an abnormal number of gm vehicles experiencing brake fluid leaks from master cylinder/ proportional valve and rea rbrake cylinders. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Master cylinder/proportional valve/rear brake cylinders leak brake fluid. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 04/21/1995 | ||
| Anti-lock braking system became inoperative while driving, abs warning light appears continuously, only hydraulic brake works. also, replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 05/13/1993 | ||
| Master cylinder leaks. | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 1 | 08/30/1993 | |
| Master cylinder replaced due to excessive leakage. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1996 | 1 | 07/07/1994 | |
| Master cylinder leaks fluid/could have lost complete brake control. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Failure of the brake master cylinder, causing brake fluid to leak. *ak | |||