2000 Chevrolet Venture Brakes Problems

“Was driving forward coming up to an intersection and approaching a red light when the brakes went out .when trying to stop and push the brake down it started shaking and the brake came up and then when pushed it back down it went to the floor and the brakes were completely out. Them going out caused us to roll through the intersection causing us to get hit by a vehicle coming through the light, spinning us around and got hit more than once. …”

“Dt: the consumer starting experiencing problems with the vehicle on mar 18th, 2005. The consumer felt a skip or sputter while driving or at a stop sign. The dealer told the consumer to put dry gas in the vehicle which solve the problem. The check engine light illuminated, so the dealer tightened the gas cap. The ABS light illuminated.”

“Dt: the contact stated the ABS brakes activated at low speeds. The ABS engaged when approaching a stop sign which resulted in extended stopping distance and caused the vehicle to collide with a vehicle which was stopped at the stop sign. The police arrived on the scene. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. Updated 12/27/2005.”

“1) screeching from rear of vehicle which gets progressively worse with time. 2) vehicle was serviced prior to failure. 3) problem caused by leaking break fluid damaging drums and pads. This has occurred three times at irregular intervals (at least 5,000 to 10,000 between occurrences).”

“Had problems with rear brakes when vehicle was first purchased. They were noisy and clunky, dealer found them to be 'normal' but dirty and cleaned them. When front brakes were replaced at ~15,000 miles (very early wear out and noisy) rear brakes were checked again and found to be excessively dirty/greasy-they were cleaned again. At ~ 35,000 miles the parking brake would sometimes seem to stick on. Rear brakes became less effective at ~46,000 miles, found that both rear wheel cylinders were leaking onto brake shoes. Both wheel cylinders were replaced.”