DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OPERATED AS IF THE WHEELS WERE LOCKED UP. PLUS, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 11/18/02 WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HUB WAS BAD, AND REPLACED THE HUB AT NO COST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 0…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OPERATED AS IF THE WHEELS WERE LOCKED UP. PLUS, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AND VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 11/18/02 WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE HUB WAS BAD, AND REPLACED THE HUB AT NO COST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 06/26/06 BECAUSE THE ABS IN THE FRONT BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT BOTH HUBS WERE DEFECTIVE AND DECLINED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSTEAD TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHO DECIDED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT HUBS WITH BETTER QUALITY PARTS.
NHTSA ODI #10161002
5 miles · Aug 4, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingParking BrakePower Train
MY BOYFRIEND(MARIO DIEGO) AND I (CARMENIA) PURCHASED A 1998 CHEVY TAHOE. FROM BROOKS MOTOR COMPANY ON APRIL 1,2005. FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 29,2005. THE TAHOE HAD TO BE RETURNED TO BROOKS MOTOR SERVICE CENTER 8 TO 9 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR REPAIRS. NOW MY CAR REAR END HAS BROKE AND NOT DRIVABLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10131642
129,000 miles · May 9, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspensionTires
DT: ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THE FRONT TIRE, RIM, BRAKES, AND HUB FELL OFF THE CAR. THE POLICE SAID THEY HAD SEEN OTHER VEHICLES WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10120446
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2003
Suspension
THE UPPER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES BUT IT CONTINUES TO FAIL. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10012036
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2000
Suspension
THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS POWER STEERING EFFORT HAS FAILED TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE VARIES GREATLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE MOST DANGEROUS CONDITION WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED. THE STEERING EFFORT WOULD SUDDENLY CHANGE FROM NORMAL TO …
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THE SENSOR THAT CONTROLS POWER STEERING EFFORT HAS FAILED TWICE ON THIS VEHICLE. IT IS AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION WHERE THE EFFORT REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE VARIES GREATLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE MOST DANGEROUS CONDITION WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED. THE STEERING EFFORT WOULD SUDDENLY CHANGE FROM NORMAL TO VERY LIGHT. WHEN THIS OCCURED WHILE NEGOTIATING A CURVE AT HIGH SPEED, IT WOULD JERK YOU OFF THE ROAD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #735832
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
VEHICLE VIBRATES INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING, VIBRATION IS MORE SEVERE UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS BUT NOTICEABLE WHEN JUST CRUISING, THIS VIBRATION CAUSES THE REAR END TO BOUNCE THUS RESULTING IN THE ABS TO ACTIVATE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *ET
NHTSA ODI #784946
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1999
Suspension
I HAVE READ THROUGH YOUR CHEVROLET TRUCK SECTION AND NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT VIBRATION PROBLEMS. IS THE NHTSA INVESTIGASTIONG THIS PROBLEM?
NHTSA ODI #715638
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 1999
Suspension
ON CEMENT ROADS, AND DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH ,A SHIMMY WILL OCCUR IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850831
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 1999
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED & ROTORS RUSTED AT 28,000 MILES. *YC
NHTSA ODI #548841
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 1999
EquipmentPower TrainSeats
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES SEVERE PULLING TO THE RIGHT, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS. MJS
NHTSA ODI #548536
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