1995 Chevrolet K1500 brakes problems

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the front and rear brake lines failed. The dealer was unable to provide a reason for the failure. The dealer replaced the brake lines connected to the master cylinder at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 11/16/10*bf updated 11/24/10

Filed Mar 9, 2006 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · IA

Abs braking system activated on dry pavement, at less than 10 MPH. Causing vehicle to roll through intersection. Thank god cross traffic was paying attention and avoided collision.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Brakes · NY

Abs system would activate under normal braking conditions. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was told the ABS sensor was dropping to zero and corrosion also caused the excessive resistance.

Filed Oct 25, 2003 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · PA

Right front brake rotor separated during a low speed stop. This was a composite style brake rotor that failed for no visible reason. If this failure had happened during a high speed stop loss of control would most likely have happened.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · CA

Took truck in to have ABS checked, I was told the pump and module needed to be replaced at a cost of $1300.00. Then had he brake system checked and another location and found that pump pressure to all 4 wheels was equal, but ABS light comes on when started, but will reset w/ disconnection of the battery and/or fuse.

Filed Jul 17, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Front left brake rotor broke loose from hub, resulting in loss of brake power on left, and caused vehicle to swerve to right. Gmc has issued a tsb on problem. Dealer will be notified. *ak the friction surface ring broke loose from the hub, an annular fracture of the rotor, chevrolet declined any customer assistance.

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Brakes, Seats · HI

Driver's seatback moves back unexpectedly when applying little pressure.also upon applying brakes there may be loss of control. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 9, 1999 · Brakes, Visibility · TX

Abs brake light keeps coming on when vehicle is started & stays on. Also, windshield wipers fail to work properly when in use during rainy or snowy weather. Taking vehicle to dealer to have ABS brakes & windshield wipers checked out by mechanic.

Filed Jan 20, 1999 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY · crash

While driving about 10 MPH shifted into first gear going down an hill, and the vehicle picked up speed. Consumer lost control. Applied brakes, which were hard, and the vehicle kept going down the hill at a full rate of speed and ran into a telephone pole. Also, consumer has had ongoing problem with the brakes, they faile d twice. Upon impacr, the driver's side air bag did'nt deploy.

Filed Jul 19, 1998 · Brakes · MA

Front brake pads/rotors rusted and pitted, causing metal to metal grinding noise.