Service Brakes Problems of Volkswagen GLI

Volkswagen GLI owners have reported 7 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's abs brake fail (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Volkswagen GLI

Problem Category Number of Problems
Abs Brake Fail problems
4
Brake Light On problems
3

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Volkswagen GLI

The Abs Brake Fail problem

I was driving my car on a city street and had to brake hard to avoid another vehicle. When I did my tires locked up and I almost lost control of my car. The "abs", "traction control", and "brake" lights all came on.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Yet another abs module failure. Clearly a design flaw on the part of vw. The entire dash cluster has malfunctioned. Loud beeps on startup. Abs light. Brake light, stability control light. . . All lit up like a christmas tree. Engine fault - workshop warning.   Read details...




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