Seatbelt Off = Instant Parking Brake?!

[Acrenshaw124]

I'm definitely not a car expert, so bear with me. But something super weird is happening with my car's parking brake. If I take my seatbelt off for even a second, the parking brake engages instantly, even at high speeds. This can't be normal, right? I use that hold feature, could that be it? I’m worried this could cause an accident. Anyone else experience this?

 

[Connors]

The parking brake engaging when you remove your seatbelt could be linked to the "hold" feature or a malfunction in the system. It’s best to have it checked by a technician.

 

[K!ngoftheR0ad]

Your parking brake shouldn't be engaging at speed when you unbuckle your seatbelt that's dangerous. It's not a normal function and the brake hold feature isn't the cause. You've likely got an electronic problem maybe with the seatbelt sensor or the parking brake system itself. Get your car to a mechanic or dealer immediately.

 

[eddieguls12]

Did you try resetting your system?

 

[ToyDriver245]

This happened to my friend's car. Take it to the dealer ASAP.

 

[Acrenshaw124]

Yeah, I’m definitely not going to wait around on this one. I’ll call the dealer and get it checked out. Just wanted to make sure it wasn’t something I was missing, but sounds like it’s definitely not normal!

 

[Da'cupcakek!ng]

parking brake shouldn't be slamming on when you take off your seatbelt while driving that's a serious safety hazard. That ain't normal behavior and it's not the brake hold thing either. You've got some kind of electronic problem probably messing with your seatbelt sensor or the parking brake itself.