Rear brake line corroded thru and failed causing low speed accident. No injuries thank god. But it was a bad experience not being able to stop a 5000lb truck at any speed, I will attest to that!
1994 Chevrolet K1500 brakes problems
18 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components3
- Foundation components: disc2
- Antilock2
- Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet K1500 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Chevrolet K1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated a leak in the brake line was noticed when fluid was found on the ground under the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was not alerted.
When the diesel injection pump fails, the engine dies with no warning and loses power steering and brakes.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle was going 25mph and upon applying brakes there was a loud bang, and front outer part that the pads grab broke away from center. Consumer repaired vehicle , finding the front rotors were rusted. No contact was made to the dealer. *ak consumer states there were numerous rust holes on right side.
Brakes made banging and scraping noises, brake pedal pulsated, shattered left rear shoe shattered causing emergency brake to stick and vehicle would not move, left front backing plate on front brake was bent and was rubbing rotor, rotors warped and were replaced.
The brakes on this 1994 chevrolet k1500 pickup truck have been bad since new . I drive with the knowledge that the brake pedal may" go to the floor" and leave me with no brakes . Cheverlot has ignored me ,told me this is how they work . But my pedal still goes to the floor and I run out of brakes . If they would only tell me the truth I would fix it my self.. I allow extra stopping room all the time and have been lucky not to have to had a situation where this happens at the wrong time . Any info ,help on this subject ??
While stepping on brakes to avoid hitting another car, truck did not stop, and hit two other vehicles before coming to a stop. Vehicle was totalled. *ak
Brakes lock up in the front and do not perform well in the rear, several new pads installed, however continues to experience problems. Mjs
Consumer had the cruise control set for 60 MPH, and when applying the brakes vehicle kept picking up speed . Also, brake lights went compelety out and cruise control did not disengage.
Questions about the 1994 Chevrolet K1500 brakes
Does the 1994 Chevrolet K1500 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Chevrolet K1500, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Chevrolet K1500 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Chevrolet K1500 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet K1500 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet K1500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (18 complaints), 1995 (17 complaints) and 1996 (14 complaints).
Other 1994 Chevrolet K1500 problems
Visibility 40Seats 19Lights 7Tires 6Transmission 6Body 5Engine 5Electrical 4Fuel system 3Suspension 3Seat belts 2Acceleration 1Steering 1
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