FaultScore

1995 Chevrolet C30 brake problems

10 of the 13 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet C30 are about the braking system — 77% of everything reported for this model year.

F

10

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 7 70.0%
Foundation Components 1 10.0%
Differential Proportional Valve 1 10.0%
Antilock 1 10.0%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Mont Moras, MI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO A COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE SKIDS FORWARD.*AK WHEN APPROACHING A TRAFFIC STOP ON A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE BRAKES WILL APPLY FOR A FRCTION OF A SECOND THEN RELEASE, VEHICLE WILL THEN COAST WOTH NO BRAKES AND COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC.

NHTSA complaint #8002898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marietta, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 15-20MPH AND AFTER THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THERE IS AN INITIAL RESPONSE, BUT VEHICLE CONTINUES TO GO FORWARD. NO ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED.

NHTSA complaint #876651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Barker, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

AN INHERENT INVASION OF OF PROPER RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. THIS OCCURS DURING FALL/WINTER SEASONS; ALSO, WHEN MOISTURIZATION COMES IN CONTACT WITH ROAD SURFACES. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AFFIRMS SYSTEM FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.

NHTSA complaint #817941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winder, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY RESIST. WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP THE BRAKE RELEASES AND KEEPS GOING. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA complaint #817347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Caldwell, ID Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN DRIVING ALONG, CAME TO A STOP LIGHT, STARTED BRAKING AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. ROAD CONDITIONS WET, BUT NOT SLIPPERY. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. BRAKE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN INTO THE BACK OF A ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #812218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Topak, KS Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN MAKING A STOP (DRIVING SLOWLY) THE BRAKES WORK CORRECTLY, BUT WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE VEHICLE SPEEDS UP AND NOT DOWN. PLEASE EXPLAIN.

NHTSA complaint #806729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Belmont, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACEMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL VALVE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED LOCKS UP IN FRONT AND EXTENDED STOPPING IN REAR.

NHTSA complaint #802210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Belmont, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, REPLACEMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL VALVE, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED LOCKS UP IN FRONT AND EXTENDED STOPPING IN REAR.

NHTSA complaint #802210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tucson, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN APPLIED. A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED.

NHTSA complaint #800878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tucson, AZ

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN APPLIED. A DELAY IS EXPERIENCED.

NHTSA complaint #800878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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