Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/10/2000 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| On august 5th i purchased this vehicle, on 8/8/2000 i took it to bp gas station because the abs light was staying on, it cost me 180.30 at that time to fix the problem i thought, 3 days after that the abs light came back on, i took it back to bp and then was told the whole brake system needed to be replaced, i went back to valu mart did some complaining and since i only had the car a week they supposinly replaced the system but would not reimburse for what i had already spent, so far the abs light has not come back on. it is the check engine light that keeps coming on, it cost me 430.00 for valu mart to replace the cylnoids, although only the number one cylinoide was bad all three had to be replaced because all three are one part, this is two weeks after i bought the car. the check engine light still comes on, i took it back down to valu mart and was told that the memory had not been erased that is why the light kept coming on, so they reset the memory, but that did not work, so i took it back to them and they put it back on the machine to find out they had gotten a bad part so they replaced it, but the next day the light came back on i took it back to them now they are telling me they have to take it to the dealer because whatever is wrong with it they (valu mart) do have the proper equipement to detect the problem . here i have paid them 430.00 for something they haven't fixed and its hard telling what the dealer is going to charge and i haven't had the car more than a month yet and haven't put but 700 miles on it and most of that is from it being test driven after each vist to the garage, i know i bought the car used but i think these use car places should at least check these vechiles out a little better before selling them, when you pay 6000.00 for car you at least expect to beable to drive it some before having to start paying for having parts replaced. and come monday 8/18/2000 its hard telling what the dealer will find.. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 06/02/1997 | 10 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Abs would suddenly stop working, it takes 5 to 10 feet to stop the vehicle and the brake warning light doesn't flash because of the wheel speed sensor failed. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| When brakes are applied while driving, wheel lockup, pulsate and sometimes goes to the floor. abs control unit 6 plug wire is disconnected the brakes work normal, even though abs light stays on. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/21/2003 | 109279 | 1 | 10/25/1999 |
| Vehicle was traveling about 45 mph, hydroplaned, spun out of control, abs system failed to stabilize vehicle. car struck guardrail, no driver or passenger airbag deployment. vehilce is total loss.*ak | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 109279 | 1 | 10/25/1999 |
| While driving at 45 mph, the consumer was involved in a front collision and none of the air bags deployed. the dealer was notified. *ak the accident occurred during a rainstorm. the vehicle hydroplaned, spun around, and struck the median. the anti lock brakes failed to help gain control of the vehicle. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| While driving and slowing to stop abs engages, and there is loss of control. brakes go to the floor.*ak | |||
| 02/02/2002 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and without prior warning brakes locked up, and vehicle went into a spin and crashed. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 100 | 12/01/1995 | |
| In dry, good road conditions, when braking, the abs goes into inappropriate operation and reduces braking ability by 40% to 70%. i tested the vehicle under safe conditions and the problem is consistent. i re-seated the electrical connectors on the abs modulator / motor pack and the problem temporarily goes away. *ak | |||
| 11/03/2001 | |||
| On dry land abs braking system goes into an appropiate braking operation. loses about 40 to 70% of brakes. consumer receded connectors, and problem went away.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 99 | ||
| When brakes applied, wheels lockup, pulsate and some times pedal goes to the floor, close to causing and accident. owner unpluged the 6 wires plug to abs and brakes work fine. | |||
| 11/08/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| During normal braking from speed of approx. 45mph to speed of approx. 20mph on flat, level, smooth, dry pavement, abs system activated without reason. entire car shuddered and steering attempted to pull car to the left with braking adjusted by abs which lengthened braking distance greatly.. low trac dash light on during abs controlled braking episode, but abs light not on and not flashing. shuddering noise heard from under car, especially toward right passenger front during abs control of brakes and continued for approx. another mile after brake pedal had been release and speed of 40 mph was resumed. have had previous trouble with abs activating without reason while breaking to a normal stop on dry pavement from slow speed (less than 10-15mph) and while breaking while driving down slight decline at slow speed in a parking garage. also had instance of car being fully stopped at traffic light and abs light coming on at same time as car jumped forward approx. 3 feet, while brake pedal suddenly allowed itself to be depressed all the way to the floor. have called dealership re: frequent instances of abs light coming on and remaining on to which dealership said to shut car off, then turn on to reset abs system. have had abs sensor replaced once, when car was approx. 2 years old. had not trouble for approx. a year after that, but have had increasingly more frequent instances of abs light remaining on (never flashing), especially since tires were replaced approx. 6 months ago. have checked for proper tire inflation and balance to ensure this is not the difficulty. am taking car to dealership later this week for abs system to be fixed.*ak | |||
| 03/18/1995 | 9999 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Reported car was slow to (long distances) stop dealer stated nothing wrong with breaks. when warreny ended dealer adjusedt rear beraks and continued to state nothing wrong on 8/15/00 car would slow to stop and then start rolling again. cost me $530.00 to fix defective sensor. how many people will loose there lives do to defective abs parts before a recall ans i feal i should get a refund this was not from misuse the car has 23261miles on it | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| I have had a problem with the abs light coming on just shortly after the vehicle was purchased. they supposedly said it was nothing serious, they may have replace(doubt it) or just reset sensor. on 7/3/00, my lights(abs & low trac) came on so i called different mechanic...i was told that could be nothing but could also be problem and to bring car in. when i took the car in i was informed that the sensor hub was not working and so i had the left side replaced. one month later, august 21, the same thing happened again. took the car in and this time it was the right side that had to be replaced. i think that chevy or anyone else for that matter, should really take their customers serious when they say there is a problem with the car, as we the consumer drive their vehicles on a daily basis and know when something is not working correctly. they should definitely do a recall on this part before someone is driving down an interstate highway and ends of dying due to poor craftsmanship. i would appreciate hearing if anyone else has complained of same or similar problems that have occurred to me. sincerely | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1999 | |||
| When the vehicle is at a stop, the brake pedal commences to pulsate and causes the vehicle to lurch outward. dealer notified. provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1997 | 20 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Abs light will come on and stay on until vehicle has been turned off. while driving it will come on at random without the brakes being used. also the low track will come on when braking. i have had the brakes replaced four times since i bought the car. the rotors were also replaced and the problem still occurs. sometimes it seems as though the car is not going to stop at all. i am very afraid one day the brakes will not work when i need them to. could you please follow up with the chevrolet company and myself about this problem. it occurs to often and i have had mechanics look at it but they do not know what the problem is. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| While driving on the highway abs light comes on and stays on. when slowing down and applying brakes a low traction light comes on, and there are no brakes. contacted the dealer and manufacturer. was told that sensor needed to replace on the hubs. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1998 | 100 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Abs system does not always come on when starting the car. when it is on it often malfunctions. when braking, just before coming to a complete stop, the brakes lock up then quickly release, and the low tracking light comes on. *ak | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 3 | ||
| Abs failure light repeatedly on, was intermittent | |||
| 04/04/1999 | |||
| The abs warning light is on. the system has been checked 3 times by a mechanic. mechanic was not able to detect what the problem is with the system. the dealer is requesting $247.00 to chech out the system. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 3 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Intermittently when brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the low traction light illuminates, resulting in extended stopping distance. the dealer has repaired vehicle three times. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1999 | |||
| Was driving in low traction when abs light came on. tried to stop, but vehicle failed to slow down. used emergency brakes to stop. took to dealer & mechanic put vehicle on diagnostic machine. was informed sensors were out of place. was repaired. problem has since reappeared. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1999 | |||
| Was applying the abs brakes to stop the abs brakes would release & then grab, causing extended stopping distance. vehicle failed to stop right away. when raining, would have to push hard on brakes, vehicle would continue to move for awhile before stopping. will be taking vehicle to dealer to check brakes. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1997 | 10 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Abs would suddenly stop working, it takes 5 to 10 feet to stop the vehicle and the brake warning light doesn't flash because of the wheel speed sensor failed. yh | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| Was applying the brakes when they would suddenly release & pedal would go to floor before abs brakes caughton. vehicle had extended stopping distance. taking vehicle to dealership to check. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal pushes back against the driver, and does not stop where intended. also the abs warning light keeps coming on. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Braking system is not working. the abs brake light does not come on. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1999 | 10 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Abs failure causing braking problem: low trac light is coming on during braking of the vehicle which is causing the system to automatically release the brakes momentarily to keep the vehicle from sliding (for a split second it feels like you don't have any brakes) and then the brakes grab again and the vehicle stops hard. this problem just recently started and is occurring every time the vehicle is brought to a full stop no matter what type of road surface. also, abs inoper light is coming on intermittently and staying lit for periods of time. i'm very concerned with this failure in the braking system. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| On-going / intermittent problem with abs low track senor light would come on, causes vehicle brake system to fail. light finally stay on which dealer was able to correct problem. at consumer cost of approx. $647.86. | |||
| 3 | |||
| When abs system engages it disengages brakes for a period of four to five seconds, leaving driving with no brakes during this time. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Anti lock brakes failed, abs sensor replaced and still experienced failure. | |||
| 03/03/1998 | 2 | 06/22/1995 | |
| While driving consumer noticed that the abs light was illuminated on the dashboard. contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. but problem still occurs. *ak consumer states while making a normal stop, he felt a sharp pulsation of the brake pedal and an immediate soft feeling in the brakes. while driving at highway sppeds with cruise control activated, vehicle will surge to 500 rpm, dealer could not find any problems. *slc | |||
| 03/16/1998 | 10/30/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes do not engage fully, abs light comes on/off. also engine check light comes on. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 5 | ||
| Owner claims that when he applies the brakes that sometimes the vehicle doesn't stop. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| The abs system fails frequently. when approaching a stop sign and putting foot on the brakes, the vehicle just travels through the intersection. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1994 | 3 | 08/20/1994 | |
| Abs brakes failed three times, once resulting in a collision. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 5 | 10/21/1994 | |
| Abs brake failed 5 times, pedal went floor, loss of effectiveness, once resulting in an accident, impact 12:00 position, driver's side airbag did not deploy. also, seat belt did not hold/engine constantly overheated and windshield wipers were inoperative, won't clean windshield properly. *ak | |||
| 12/02/1995 | |||
| Consumer has noticed a braking problem due to the low track light which is illuminated on the dashboard; therefore, causing loss of brakes, brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has also contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find any problem. plea *akser provide further information. | |||
| 10/18/1996 | 0 | ||
| Dealer suppose to have repair center counsel on brakes (abs), wife driving, brakes not working, locking up; cannot tell what gear vehicle is in at time. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| 07/05/1996 | |||
| While driving attempted to put on abs brakes and the vehicle pulled to the right. explain in more details. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| Husband driving, started to slow down for stop sign, no brakes (abs), pedal went completely to floor, vehicle went through stop sign, coasted to side of road and finally stopped on its own. *ak *slc | |||
| Abs may release in any weather condition at various speed limits. please explain in details*ak | |||
| 07/25/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, overheating/vibration, also extended stopping distance when brakes. get very hot.*ak | |||
| 07/04/1996 | 1 | 03/11/1995 | |
| Failure of the abs braking system, causing the front wheels to lock up. *ak the problem could not be duplicated. *jb | |||
| 04/12/1996 | |||
| 505-524-0275, home no.abs, brakes applied, coames to stop, extended stopping distance, loss of all power, impact 12:00 speed 30mph, *ak | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident. *sd | |||
| 12/17/1995 | |||
| The abs system does not work well while driving in wet conditions.please describe. tt | |||
| 01/25/1996 | |||
| Poor performance of the abs system in wet conditions.please describe. tt | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | 06/14/1995 | |
| Abs braking problems. tt whne this vehicle is driven in the raon, the braking ability is almost non existent unless vehicle is driven with brakes applied to heat and temporarily dry out front brake assemblies, vehicle is also very unstable on wet roads as factory tires hydroplane with no warning at any speed from 35 mph and up, dealership did a complete inspection of brake system and found no defective parts in the braking system.*jb | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 1 | 06/29/1995 | |
| The drivers air bag didn't deploy consumer was injured in the car . tt *jb | |||
| 07/13/1995 | |||
| The abs anti-lock system failed causing an accident and the dual air bags didn't deploy consumer was injured in the car . tt | |||
| 07/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, when applied on wet surface loss of traction and pedal goes to floor. tt | |||
| Abs anti-lock brake when making a left a left there there is a noise dealer say it not a defect let it wear out . tt | |||
| 02/16/1984 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed in an emergency situation. vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| 03/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs system failed, resulting in loss of control/accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 07/15/2007 | 180000 | 12 | 07/15/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet camaro. while driving 15 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the bumpers on both vehicles were scratched. the contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the pedal would drop 3 inches and then re-engage after 2 seconds. the abs warning indicator light illuminated after the pedal returned. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the current and failure mileages were 180,000. | |||
| Low traction light came on, brake peddle got hard, peddle fade to the floor, while during this time abs light came on, dealer said computer need to be reset, second time this happen resulted in a accident. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Anti lock brake sensor failed resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of braking control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brakes overheated causing the rotors to warp and resulting in vibration while braking at highway speeds. nlm | |||
| 03/03/1998 | |||
| While applying the brakes, the brakes just go straight to the floorboard frequently. the signal was replaced with module. contacted the dealer, determined that the vechile wasn't within warranty. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| 01/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Thumping in left rear wheel when braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/04/1996 | 1 | 03/11/1995 | |
| Failure of the abs braking system, causing the front wheels to lock up. *ak the problem could not be duplicated. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/15/1998 | 1 | 06/21/1995 | |
| The rear brake caliper bolt came off, causing the brakes to fail. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/07/1997 | 20 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Abs light will come on and stay on until vehicle has been turned off. while driving it will come on at random without the brakes being used. also the low track will come on when braking. i have had the brakes replaced four times since i bought the car. the rotors were also replaced and the problem still occurs. sometimes it seems as though the car is not going to stop at all. i am very afraid one day the brakes will not work when i need them to. could you please follow up with the chevrolet company and myself about this problem. it occurs to often and i have had mechanics look at it but they do not know what the problem is. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Left rear caliper grabs/squeaks upon making left hand turns. *aw | |||