Issue ID | 118171 |
Internal NHTSA # | 826904 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 02/02/98 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes, under normal braking conditions, the pedal is very hard and the brakes lock up. Driver has to downshift to get vehicle to stop. On 3/2/98, the front brake rotors were turned. Taken to dealer 2 other times for brake problems. Dealer could not find any prolbems with the vehicle. Driver was involved in a crash on 8/17/98 because of this condition. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLLINSVILLE, IL |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1246V7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
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