Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
32,893 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues across 52 makes and 885 models.
The service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 32,893 filings from 52 manufacturers and 885 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 5,492 crashes, 174 fires, 2,641 injuries, and 77 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the CHEVROLET BLAZER with 2,004 filings, followed by CHEVROLET SUBURBAN and CHEVROLET S10. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 2,004 |
| 2 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 1,566 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET S10 | 1,397 |
| 4 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 1,370 |
| 5 | GMC JIMMY | 944 |
| 6 | DODGE CARAVAN | 845 |
| 7 | FORD EXPLORER | 749 |
| 8 | GMC SUBURBAN | 745 |
| 9 | FORD WINDSTAR | 631 |
| 10 | GMC SIERRA | 618 |
| 11 | FORD F-150 | 511 |
| 12 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 510 |
| 13 | PLYMOUTH VOYAGER | 475 |
| 14 | CHEVROLET ASTRO | 467 |
| 15 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 448 |
| 16 | JEEP CHEROKEE | 438 |
| 17 | DODGE RAM | 420 |
| 18 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 | 420 |
| 19 | ISUZU RODEO | 404 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET MALIBU | 380 |
| 21 | PONTIAC GRAND AM | 347 |
| 22 | GMC SONOMA | 339 |
| 23 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 332 |
| 24 | HONDA ACCORD | 314 |
| 25 | FORD TAURUS | 298 |
| 26 | CHEVROLET CAVALIER | 291 |
| 27 | DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 273 |
| 28 | FORD RANGER | 272 |
| 29 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 267 |
| 30 | DODGE DAKOTA | 255 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH and towing a trailer, the traction control engaged, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The Police had aided with getting
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her husband observed corrosion and holes in front of the gas tank and the frame of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the ABS, Traction Control, and Hill Start Assist warning lights illuminated. The vehicle
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the stabili-trac warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing moti
The contact owned a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the advanced traction control, 4-wheel drive pre-collision assist, and drive mode assist warning
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. In
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a squeaking sound coming from the brake pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The veh
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the contact enabled the snow traction feature. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lost m
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the ABS, traction control, and brake warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the veh
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights activated along with an audible alarm. The contact stated that du
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS became disabled. The traction control, ABS, and brake warning lights were illuminated. The l
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had performed a replacement of the inner and outer tie rods, the wheel bearings, and other unknown parts. The conta
The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the ABS and traction control system (TCS) warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a d
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the traction control warning light illuminated, indicating that traction control had been
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the ABS and Traction Cont
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, hill assist, and traction control warning lights illuminated and the "BSD Cancelled"
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service electronic brakes message displayed with the traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle failed to exceed 43 MPH. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the traction control warning light and service ABS message was displayed. The contact also stated that there
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Yukon Denali XL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact then s
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.