Non Motorcycle Related Question

[Dave]

I have a question but it's not related to the Nomad. The reason I'm posting here is cause there's a lot wiser people than me on this board when it comes to vehicles.

I have 2006 Monte Carlo with 21000 miles on it. It does have anti-lock brakes and it's still under warranty so I will be taking it into the dealer tomorrow.

Both Friday and yesterday, while driving in traffic, it felt like the brakes would not release after taking my foot off the peddle. Both times when I took my foot of the peddle the car immediately slowed down. When I accelerated it felt like someone was riding the brakes. Friday I was about a block from where I was going so I parked and went about my business. When I came out and started the car, everything worked ok. Yesterday it happened on the freeway in stop and go traffic. By the time I was able to pull to the side of the freeway, the whole car was shaking. I got out and walked around the car. I could smell a strange smell. I got back in the car and started it up and everything was/seemed ok. Both times the brake peddle was rock hard and very sensitive with no play in it at all.

I know intermittent problems are a pain to diagnose, but I was wondering if any one has an idea what could cause this? And/or if anyone has ever had this problem before?


Thanks in advance!

Dave

P.S. I really believe this will be that last American made car I'll ever buy. EVERY one I've bought before has never made it out of warranty without something going wrong. Not so with the Toyota I've bought.