Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
07/14/2004650003
 When consumer was backed out of the garage , the brake pedal went completely to the floor. at 67,000 miles the wheel sensor went out on the right front. at 65,000mi the left front brake went out. the left front caliper was replaced. *jb the vehicle would not start. the dealer replaced the starter. the tailgate would not open due to broken handle. the dealer replaced the wiper module because the wipers failed intermittently. the shift indicator reading was off and the shifter was not shifting smoothly. the dealer lubed the shift pivot and cables. when putting the vehicle into 4wd the front hubs would not lock. the dealer replaced the front differential actuator and harness. *nm
05/14/20021005/01/2095
 I have seen recalls for other chevrolet pickups of the same year (95) with abs failures. i have had problems with stopping distance in low speed situations many times. the vehicle does not slow down at all for the first 25-50 feet, it seems to free-wheel. this problem has always been there. i have never received any notification of braking problems for my vehicle. *ak
12/28/1996
 Vehicle experiencing problem with brake pedal pushing back up intermittently when applying brake on wet roads. vehicle been in dealer shop, and unable to duplicate problem. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
06/27/2000006/30/1997
 While driving stepped on brake pedal and right front and right rear wheels locked up. brakes have been replaced but problem still exists. mechanics at dealer aren't sure what the problem is. *ak *ml
08/01/1999
 While driving in heavy rain at 70 mph the windshield wipers not working, and the abs system is working intermittently. *ak
04/11/1995
 Whenever shifting from drive to reverse the brakes would lock up. this happens only when reversing. this is the chassis to the winnebago. its an erractic & intermittent problem. has taken vehicle to dealer & was informed that the electronic hydraulic park brakes were the problem. *ak
05/01/1995505/01/1995
 When owner sometimes applies the brakes he has to push all the way down on the brakes before they respond. *ak
 When applying the abs brakes they will fade, and the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak
 While applying the brakes wheels locked up, causing vehicle to go into a skid. dealer has been contacted. *ak
03/01/1997
 In wet conditions the rear defective abs brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to skid and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. dealer replaced rear wheel brake cylinder and brakes. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak
 Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the rear brakes lock up. cause unknown. please provide further details. replaced front brake pads. *ak
11/02/1996101/10/1996
 Antilock brakes lock up.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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 Consumer didn't know that the vehicle he purchased was a lemon law buyback due to the brakes until after he purchased the truck, the brakes lock up and make noise under normal driving conditions, they have been replaced but continue to lock up. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
 Excessive brake wear: dealer has replaced the rotors/ pads, and calipers repeatedly. manufacturer has been notified. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
 Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the rear brakes lock up. cause unknown. please provide further details. replaced front brake pads. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
04/04/199510002/01/1995
 Windshield wipers fail to start about 20% of the time when turned on. shaking the wipers will cause then to start and work correctly for a while. vehicle has pull when brakeing after being driven for 5-10 miles. pull is unpredictable. sometimes right, sometimes left, sometimes not at all, and sometimes it starts to pull right, then ends up pulling left.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
03/01/1997
 In wet conditions the rear defective abs brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to skid and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. dealer replaced rear wheel brake cylinder and brakes. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak