Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the abs failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *jb also, consumer would like to add that the front seat recliner mechanims do not lock into position and can allow for seat occupants to be thrown forward into the steering column, dash, windshield during a crash. mjj | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| We have replaced the front and rear brakes more than eight times and have replaced the rotors twice. we have talked with other cutlass supreme owners and they have replaced their brakes just as much if not more frequently. this has resulted in costly repairs. *ak | |||
| While attempting to make a normal stop consumer noticed a grinding sound coming from the brakes. also, in order to stop, excessive force had to be applied to the brake pedal. in many cases, vehicle had experienced extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | |||
| Ongoing problem with brake system. whenever vehicle is at a parked position and sitting for a while, then when backing up the consumer can hear shot of air going through the system which causes a backward surge (almost as though the brake pedal would lock up) with no brake. vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasion sand nothing could be found. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak | |||
| 03/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Anti lock brakes lock up resulting in skidding on occasions. | |||
| Brakes are dragging. | |||
| 02/24/1998 | 3 | 03/07/1996 | |
| While driving the abs light comes on intermittently. the right hub/ bearings, and on 12-31 97 the same problem occurred . owner applied the brakes and lost brakes. the dealer has repaired the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/17/1996 | |||
| When coming out of driveway in the morning when it's wet and stepping on the brakes, the brakes lock up and then let loose. also when you driving down the road and applying foot on the brake, the vehicle will still move forward about 15 feet before it stops. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor and there was extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| The car has abs. the abs system doesn't work and the abs light constantly comes on and then the traction control activates and causes problems with steering and stopping the car. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 4 | |||
| The brakes and rotors have been replaced 4 times. *slc | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| While braking brake pedal freezes, causing extended stopping which may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 0 | ||
| There is a very intense grinding noise when using brakes and, sometimes brakes stick.*ak | |||
| 1 | 05/26/1997 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to the shop to be checked for brake problem, brakes were making a loud sqeaking noise. at that time brake pads and rotors were replaced. presently, back brakes need to be replaced because of the same problem. vehicle currently has 35,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 05/17/1998 | 1 | 12/11/1996 | |
| Rear brake pads failed and resurfaced all four rotors. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 1 | 10/16/2001 | |
| Rear calipers are frozen and do not work properly. also, rear brakes are not functioning.*ak the consumer says rear calipers stopped functioning causing unsafe condition, rotors were rusty and replaced. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| While attempting to make a normal stop consumer noticed a grinding sound coming from the brakes. also, in order to stop, excessive force had to be applied to the brake pedal. in many cases, vehicle had experienced extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 05/17/1998 | 1 | 12/11/1996 | |
| Rear brake pads failed and resurfaced all four rotors. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 1 | 10/16/2001 | |
| Rear calipers are frozen and do not work properly. also, rear brakes are not functioning.*ak the consumer says rear calipers stopped functioning causing unsafe condition, rotors were rusty and replaced. *yh | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| We have replaced the front and rear brakes more than eight times and have replaced the rotors twice. we have talked with other cutlass supreme owners and they have replaced their brakes just as much if not more frequently. this has resulted in costly repairs. *ak | |||
| 05/17/1998 | 1 | 12/11/1996 | |
| Rear brake pads failed and resurfaced all four rotors. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/22/2001 | 1 | 10/16/2001 | |
| Rear calipers are frozen and do not work properly. also, rear brakes are not functioning.*ak the consumer says rear calipers stopped functioning causing unsafe condition, rotors were rusty and replaced. *yh | |||