Problems with 2003 Chevrolet S-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I was parked idling when the engine went out. cooled down and started. got on 10 at 60 mph and the abs brake light came on and the speed dropped instantly to about 30 mph. twice on the way home did the same, then conked out. tried to drive to shop and had to be towed. they replaced the cam sensor and acts mostly okay. but every so often the abs light comes on and the speed drops dramatically then recurs. there is not a code being put in the system telling them the issue why but there was a code one abs sensor is turning on. it is like the abs is engaging without me hitting the brakes and then cutting off. again this only happens sporadically will be taking it into the dealer asap. note again no indicator the cam sensor was bad or anything else. updated 08-20-14 *bf the dealer stated there was a code in the system, for the speed sensor, and they were able to clear it. updated 09/15/14 updated 08/28/2017*ct

Four days prior to incident date, i had applied brakes very hard, could be described as a "panic stop". on the days following, i had noticed a small amount of fluid under left front of vehicle when approaching vehicle. then, after four days, i noticed at a stop light the vehicle began to creep forward and required more pressure on the brake peddle to remain stopped. brake peddle also went further towards floor. upon returning home i opened hood and confirmed brake fluid level was low. took vehicle to shop and was told all brake lines needed replacing because of corrosion. the brake fittings on the lines and bleed screws on calipers were almost nonexistent, nothing but rust. the line itself had split, which had caused the leak. i feel this could have caused a catastrophic incident had i not hastened discovery by having to apply heavy brakes at a slow speed. replaced all lines and calipers because of corrosion. first time i have had any problem like this in thirty seven years of owning a vehicle of one sort or another. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. while driving approximately 30 mph approaching a stop sign the brake pedal traveled to the floor when engaged. the vehicle continued to travel through an intersection. the contact began to pump and apply pressure to the brake repeatedly until the vehicle came to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the rear brake line corroded causing brake fluid leakage. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. the failure and current mileages were 87,000. updated 06/29/10 *bf updated 07/13/10.*jb

Bolts fell out of the rear brake hanger and caused a lot of damage to the pad and rotors apparently they were strip out at factory as no one has work on the brakes the vec. only has 42,000 miles on it. *tr

Bolts fell out of rear brake hanger while driving home they appeared to have been strip out at the factory and were not installed properly the vec. only has 42000 miles on it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. the vehicle was parked when the contact observed brake fluid leaking on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the failure was contributed to corrosion in the rear brake line causing the brake fluid to leak. the vehicle was repaired for $176.69. the failure mileage was 65,261. the current mileage was 73,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s-10. in inclement weather conditions, the windshield wipers fail to return to their proper position. as a result, the windshield remains partially covered with debris. the contact, who is a certified mechanic, stated that the failure was due to improper spring tension in cold weather conditions. he heard grinding metal when the brake pedal was depressed. eventually, the brake pads completely failed and needed to be replaced. he called the dealer and the manufacturer, but was not provided any assistance. the failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 62,000. updated 2/9/09 *cn updated 02/13/09.*jb

2003 s-10 pick-up truck.abs brakes engage when brakes applied at 10mph causing vehicle to swerve to the right and wheels locking.this caused increased stopping distance and almost being rear ended by the vehicle behind me.was unable to drive the vehicle in traffic conditions to the engagment of the abs.

When i hit a small bump my abs kicked in and i lost alot of braking power, almost caused accident. brake pedal went to the floor. (earlier date). *ak brake pads completely warn down to squelers after 10,000 miles cost of $160 to replace pads.

2003 chevrolet s-10 experiencing problems with front brake line.*mr the consumer requested a refund on 2 brake lines that were replaced. *jb

Consumer complained about a major brake problem. brake rotors warped after 5,000 miles of usage. vehicle had been to the dealer on 2 occasions, and they would not replace the brake rotors until they fell below specifications. also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who refused to help. *ak

Intermittently brake light illuminated on the dashboard. as a result, the brakes applied by themselves, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. the contact started having problems with the vehicle at 1100 miles when the brakes began to make loud noises. in august o 2003 the contact took the vehicle to don hall chevrolet of ashland kentucky, and the service personnel determined that the brake pads were not compatible with the factory rotors, thus causing the brakes to make a v loud noise. the rotors were turned and new brake pads were installed. three days later the noise continued. a mechanic installed wagner brake pads. the manufacturer's pads installed at the dealer were not as efficient. at 11, 000 miles the brake pedal rattled when driving over speed bumps. the service personnel at mcfarland murray chevorlet dealership of grayson kentucky removed the dashborad, and replaced the bushing on the brake pedal. they concluded that the brake pedal assembly was incorrectly installed ,and the bushing was defective from the factory installation. two years later the contact had the same problems with the bushing. the dealership did not want to make the repairs since it was out of warranty. the brake assembly was installed incorrectly from factory and it was a safety problem. in addition, the tailgate cables were recalled and replaced. finally power steering pump was replaced due to a leak. the cooler line was leaking, the oil pan gasket was leaking and the rear brakes were replaced. updated 03/30/07. *ub