1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Brakes Problems

“Abs system - in my opinion, the ABS is too sensitive. On several occasions the ABS activated causing my stopping distance to increase. Twice on bumpy surfaces while hard braking I came close to a collision, and in my 20 years of driving experience I know that I would not have that scare with vehilces not equiped with ABS. Contacted manufacturer on best way to disconect, their only comment was, we don't recommend disconnecting the ABS system. You have a case #ea94038 on ABS. …”

“On numerous occasions the brakes have failed to engage. This happens on wet, snow-covered, gravel, and other road conditions. I see that the NHTSA has investigated the sensors on these vehicles in the past, but has not recalled the Oldsmobile. I have reported this to both my local dealer and the selling dealer, grand olds in grand rapids, mi. The local dealer, demaagd Oldsmobile of battle creek, mi, has acknowledged several complaints of similar nature. Grand olds says they have never heard of this. …”

“The brakes, when applied on any uneven surface (gravel, small pothole, wet surface, etc.) fail to engage. It feels as though you have no brakes for a few seconds. The brakes eventually do operate, but usually after you are into the intersection. I have asked the local dealer (demaagd Oldsmobile, in battle creek, mi) about this repeatedly, and they say that they know that there is a defect, but that no recall has been done. They even offered to disconnect the ABS to make it safer. I am very afraid to be approaching the winter months with these brakes.”

“Brake pedal is extremely hard to press, it goes low to the floor and causes extended stopping distance. Problem gets better when they put new pads on. Then 5,000 to 8,000 miles it happens all over again. Mechanic found rotors to be hard they were removed and cleaned and readjusted and also cleaned rear drums, also consumer states a light was on, oxygen sensor was replaced.”

“Vehicle have been experiencing intermittent problem with erratic braking. Whenever brake are applied in an emergency situation, vehicle would have a delayed stopping distance. During normal conditions, brake pedal feels spongy when applied. Can NHTSA help in this matter before a potential accident may occur.”