Chevrolet Volt owners have reported 97 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 (77 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.
I was stopped at a red light with my foot on the brake. When the light turned green, I released the brake and the car suddenly accelerated forward on its own, without me touching the accelerator. As soon as the car surged forward, I immediately pressed the brake pedal hard to stop it but instead of 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...
This is the second Volt I owned in a year that exhibited this issue. Upon braking and passive deceleration the car makes a loud audible whining noise coming from the engine compartment. The dealer states it is a regenerative brake bearing 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...