Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10 - part 2

87 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/24/1997

The abs braking system on vehicle has been replaced and repaired two times; 1st replacement 10-8-96, and the 2nd time 2-24-97. Manufacturer has been contacted. Wants owner to get brakes repaired at dealer vehicle was purchased from.

37 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1997

Ea94-038, in low speed the defective braking system malfunctioned intermittently, causing an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.

38 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/12/1997

When applying the abs brakes in icy weather, the right front brake locked up, causing a crash.

39 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/12/1997

When on dry pavement and on the brake pedal, hit a bump the brake pedal goes down to the floor, and lose brakes, also, in wet condition when putting your foot on the brake pedal, the pedal goes down to the floor and the truck slides. And have no brakes.

40 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

Vehicle was experiencing intermittent brake troubles. Brakes would grab on one side, causing brakes to lock-up . Vehicle been dealer shop and repairs were made, but later on vehicle had once again experienced another brake lock-up. Taken back to dealer shop and informed of nothing could be found.

41 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/26/1996

Driving vehicle on slippery or wet road, coming to stop light, applied abs brakes, feels system working but will not catch or come to complete stop, brakes will lock up. Vehicle taken to dealership.

42 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/05/1996

Consumer was driving on wet and icy pavemen, applied force to the brake pedal and there was a vibration in the brake pedal and the steering column, causing loss of brakes.

43 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/11/1996

Brakes: when driving and you applying the brakes the vehicle wanders abruptly to the right. This does not happen all the time, but you never know when it is going to happen. Took vehicle in for repairs and they reversed rotors and the problem still exists. Has taken back since but they can't find problem.

44 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/29/1996

Antilock brakes locked up, causing accident.

45 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/29/1996

The abs locked up when applied and the vehicle pulled to the right, causing an accident. Please describe in detail.

46 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/12/1996

Driving on the highway in a traffic jam, going about 5 to 10 mph, applied foot to the brake pedal, and the pedal was hard and the truck rear ended the back of a vehicle.

47 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/10/1996

Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes in a non dry pavement, the brakes kick in then release and the vehicle starts to slow down, and all of a sudden the system lets go and the vehicle does not stop. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

48 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

While driving, when attempting to slow/stop, experiences inadequate brake action, vehicle pulls to extreme left or right, then rolls approx. 15 feet further before stopping.

49 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/25/1996

When the brakes are first applied car doesn't respond until 5-10 seconds later.

50 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/18/1996

Antilock brake problem.

51 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/12/1996

When it is wet outside and the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor and the truck gets right on going. This only happens when it is wet outside. The pedal goes to the floor and locks up. The only way the truck will stop is when the driver pumps the pedal, and that's when the truck will stop.

52 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/21/1996

While driving 30 mph, applied the abs brakes and the brake pedal hit the floor. The vehicle won't stop, causing an accident. Prior to the accident, had the brakes fixed 5 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.

53 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/03/1996

When applying the brakes the front end and the steering shake. When this happens the truck makes a whole lot of noise in the front of the vehicle, and this has been going on since owner bought the truck. Took to dealer and they are trying to charge for this problem. The dealer is going to change the rotors, and the owner thinks that it is coming from the abs.

54 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/21/1996

Intermittent loss of the front abs brakes, causing the vehicle to pull to the right.

55 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/15/1996

Brakes are underpowered for the vehicle,. When applying brake pedal, extended stopping distance occurs,and the abs system kick in prematurely, dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.

56 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1996

Abs, when brakes applied, abs brakes kick in, causing lockup and exteneded stopping distance.

57 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/29/1995

Poor abs brake performance, during a panic stop at 30 mph on dry pavement, the pedal went to the floor and extended stopping distance was experienced.

58 Brake Electric Antilock problem

The brake pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes lock up, causing vehicle to slide. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

59 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Upon applying force to the brake pedal, the pedal goes partially to the floorboard, resulitng in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.

60 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brake, in wet conditions pedal went to the floor, as if brakes collapsed. Vehicle had skidded for an excessive amount of distance. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

61 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the abs brakes pedal nearly goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.

62 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the brakes the right side front wheel locked up and vehicle kept going. Dealer has repaired brakes.

63 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Vehiclehas abs brake system. Front brakes have excessive brake wear. Owner is very concerned for his safety. Owner notes of others who have had similar problems.

64 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Owner has abs brakes, he states that when applying the brakes they just simply slow vehicle down but not stop it. This occurs when it's wet.

65 Brake Electric Antilock problem

While braking at stop sign on an incline vehicle anti-lock brake will activate causing vehicle to slide last 10'0. Especially when road surface is wet. Even braking from 20-25 mph will cause vehicle to move forward last 10'0 as brakes release when anti-lock kick in.

66 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Truck is equipped with anti-lock brakes. Brake pedal went to the floor upon depressing pedal. After taking vehicle to dealership for inspection, they gave truck back, stating it was fine. Brake pedal went to the floor with driver losing control, driver was able to avoid hitting another vehicle.

67 Brake Electric Antilock problem

In wet and dry weather when applying the brake pedal, it goes to the floor and there is a noise, 2 wheel-drive .

68 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Vehicle's abs braking system does not slow down adequetly, especially in wet weather conditions.

69 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When brakes were applied there was extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision. Please provide further information.

70 Brake Electric Antilock problem

In an emergency stop or in bad weather the abs brakes will fade out, causing brakes to be totally inoperative, resulting in an accident.



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