Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 99 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
A "service brakes" warning came up when I was parked in a parking lot and immediately afterwards the brakes stopped working when I was reversing in the parking lot and I almost backed up into another car. Read details...
Collision occurred on e denny way in seattle, approx 3:20 pm on a downhill slope in stop-and-go traffic after about 20 minutes of constant brake use to hold back the car. About 2/3 of the way downhill the brakes failed, no resistance whatsoever and the car rolled into the vehicle in front, a Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle brake pedal malfunctioned and was very difficult to press down. In addition the brake sensor light had remained illuminated. While driving the braking distance was extended due to the failure. Read details...
Incident occurred while coming to a stop at a traffic signal on city streets. Reached approximately 5 mph as I approached he intersection, when brake pedal went to floor, and normal braking failed. Pressing the pedal as hard as I could, was able to get car to a stop in 2 car lengths, but overran Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at approximately 20 mph, while depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop. Read details...