1999 Chevrolet C/K Pickups brakes problems

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Brakes · 270,000 miles · MA · crash

I was driving on a highway and came to a light. I applied the brakes and they went to the floor. I had to go through the light into a wall. It was towed to a garage and was told all the brake lines were rotted and had to be replaced.

Filed May 26, 2010 · Brakes · 71,400 miles · PA · crash

Brake line failed on 1999 chevy silverado 4wd pick up. Crashed into the back of a ups freight truck at stop light. I applied the brake pedal app. 50 yards to try to stop my truck the brake pedal went to the floor I was helpless cars on one side telephone poles on the other luckily put truck in 2nd gear to slow the truck down some then crash ed hard into the back of freight truck. Luckily not killed. Brake fluid was flowing out of rusted brake lines under drivers side seat under frame. Truck is possibly a total loss. Gm had me tow at my own expense to verify the broken tubing break line,had my mechanic look at the brake lines and said it definitely ruptured and we took pictures of rusted brake lines as evidence. Gm investigator asked me if I was injured and what I wanted from them. I responded to be made whole for all the bills and damages from the accident from their rusted and faulty brake equipment.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Brakes · 81 miles · NY

My antilock brakes are not working properly. Atlow speeds mthe antilock motor comes on and pushes back against the brake pedal. I have had this repaired 4 times with new speed sensors on the front brakes and still I am having this trouble.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · NC · crash · 3 injuries

Truck will not stop.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, the pedal felt spongy. The ABS kicked in at 10 MPH. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 04/05/07

Filed Jun 14, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 99,000 miles · NJ · crash · 3 injuries

Was traveling approximately 25 miles per hour toward intersection. Applied brakes but oddly pedal seemed to go to floor with zero braking action. Subsequently, my vehicle entered intersection during red light. Was struck on drivers side by 18-wheeler crossing intersection and then my vehicle's forward momentum caused a frontal impact to 18-wheeler crossing intersection from the passengers side. Air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was a total loss. My wife sustained a fractured rib, bruised sterum and cervical spine dislocation. My two children ages 6 and 9 sustained cuts to the head from flying glass requiring stitches and glue. I attempted to have general motors inspect the vehicle; however, they were un- willing to pay a $500.00 fee for wrecking yard to move vehicle for inspection. Brakes and air bag failure !!!! Both problems that have been previously identified by other vehicle owners.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Brakes · 79,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engaged while applying brake pressure at speeds of 10mph or less. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and the front brakes were replaced. Although the problem persisted, no further repairs were made. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Nov 10, 2005 · Brakes · 48,948 miles · VA

The antilock brake system has failed on my 1999 chevrolet with less than 49000 miles. The vehicle id is [xxx] I bought this vehicle new and have never abused it. Berglund chevrolet in roanoke estimated the cost of fixing this at $1000 dollars. How long would this fix last? How safe is a vehicle that will not go 50000 miles without a major component on the brakes failing???I searched the internet and found a forum with several complaints on this problem. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · CA

Failure of ABS system on 1999 chevoret c1500 pickups. I have heard from many mechanics that the 1999-2003 kelsey hayes (tm) ABS module is failing in a considerable amount of vehicles. Mine has failed and the ABS system no longer works. Gm has not recognized this a major defect and does not warrant any repair.

Filed Sep 15, 2005 · Brakes · 51,380 miles · MN · crash

Loss of breaking below 5 MPH. Anti lock brakes quit working. Coming to a stop, at about 5 MPH, brake pedal pushes back against foot, all breaking ceases and howling or burrrrr noise is heard. If you force the brake pedal down as in panic stop, pedal goes almost to floor and braking resumes. If you let up on the brake pedal and reapply pressure, breaking returns to normal operation. This is an intermittent problem, but repeatable. There are no warning lights on the dash. The gm dealer says my vehicle is not involved in the ABS recall as it is in minnesota. Dealer says I have to will probably have to replace the hubs and sensors to fix problem. They are aware of the problems with the brakes, but at this time, they say it is my responsibility as the recall does not affect my vehicle.