The brakes system didnt seem to be stopping properly almost as if i had to push really hard on the brakes to get the car to stop. Finally today, I was 1.6 car lengths behind another vehicle whom slammed their brakes on for no reason and I had to do so as well. My car would not stop, the brakes would not work causing a major acci…
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The brakes system didnt seem to be stopping properly almost as if i had to push really hard on the brakes to get the car to stop. Finally today, I was 1.6 car lengths behind another vehicle whom slammed their brakes on for no reason and I had to do so as well. My car would not stop, the brakes would not work causing a major accident.
NHTSA ODI #11747783
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2022
Service Brakes
Brakes on vehicle failed while driving down the freeway, when I needed to slow down to take my exit. Brakes were hard, and would not stop the vehicle. I shifted into neutral, and used the ramp to stop the vehicle. Car is currently at the Wilsonville Chevrolet for repairs. When I spoke with the Shop lead, he is aware of the prob…
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Brakes on vehicle failed while driving down the freeway, when I needed to slow down to take my exit. Brakes were hard, and would not stop the vehicle. I shifted into neutral, and used the ramp to stop the vehicle. Car is currently at the Wilsonville Chevrolet for repairs. When I spoke with the Shop lead, he is aware of the problem, but stated my vehicle is not included in the recall for the same problem as other vehicles of the same make and model.
NHTSA ODI #11451834
3,500 miles · May 6, 2019
Service Brakes
MY CAR IS BRAND NEW BROUGHT IT AT 9MILES ON DASH. EXACTLY 2 MONTHS LATER OUTTA NOWHERE THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN I WOULD BRAKE LIKE THE SOUND OF ROOTERS GRINDING AS IF BRAKES WHERE BAD ,,4 OTHER PEOPLE HEARD AND WITNESSED IT,, I PUMPED BRAKE IT FELT LIKE AND SOUND LIKE ONLY AIR BUT LOUD AIR AND GRINDING, TOOK IT BACK T…
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MY CAR IS BRAND NEW BROUGHT IT AT 9MILES ON DASH. EXACTLY 2 MONTHS LATER OUTTA NOWHERE THERE WAS THIS GRINDING SOUND WHEN I WOULD BRAKE LIKE THE SOUND OF ROOTERS GRINDING AS IF BRAKES WHERE BAD ,,4 OTHER PEOPLE HEARD AND WITNESSED IT,, I PUMPED BRAKE IT FELT LIKE AND SOUND LIKE ONLY AIR BUT LOUD AIR AND GRINDING, TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER NEXT DAY ,,AND THEY DID NOTHING (MARLOW HEIGHTS) HE TOLD ME TO COME BACK MONDAY CAUSE IT FOUND LIKE FAULTY BRAKE ISSUE,, I LOOKED IT UP AND SOME MODELS WHERE RECALLED FOR SAME THING.ASSOCIATE TOLD ME THEY DO SERVICE ON RECALLS MON-FRI,(WHICH I THOUGHT WAS STRANGE CAUSE BRAKES ARE SERIOUS NOBODY COULD CHECK NOTHING?)), CAME BACK MONDAY THEY PUT MY CAR ON ELECTRONIC MACHINE NO FLAGS WHERE ON MY SYSTEM,,FOR SENSORS GOING OFF! BUT I HAD NO BREAK FUNCTION ON THAT SATURDAY,,THIS NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO BY GM.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
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