1997 Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Brakes · PA

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Filed Jan 26, 2002 · Brakes · PA

At slow speeds aproximatly 5-10 MPH the antilock system kicks in and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.mostly coming to a slow stop such as in a parking lot.I hear the ABS motor running and the brake pedal drops the vehicle then feels as though it is not going to stop in time.this is on a good traction surface and there is no wheel lock up.it seems to act up almost every stop for days and then I may not have it occur for a few days then it returns.

Filed Nov 9, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

While backing out of a parking space at a local convience store the vacuum booster failed. This caused the brake pedal to be extremely rigid. My wife wa driving at the time and had (3 months prior) undergone back sugery. It caused he tremendous pain to force the brake pedal down in order to stop. She proceeded to park the vehicle and call me. (at home) I inspected the truck and determined the booster had in fact failed. ( I am an auto technician by trade) the booster was replaced ($168) and the brake problem was alieveated. If this were to have happened while traveling at a greater speed, in a traffic situation, I believe an accident would have resulted and her injuries could have been life threatening.

Filed Aug 28, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Our dealership and general motors help desk indicated that because the vehicle's mileage is beyond the extended warranty criteria, they do not want to fix the vacuum brake boosters even though there have been problems with the gm trucks as reported in the detroit free press on june 29, 2001. Is there anything we can do or anyone to contact regarding the problem? Will the manufacturer (gm) pay for this defect? Or does it have to be a recall?

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Brakes · TN

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Filed Jul 24, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · OK

While making a right turn steering wheel will suddenly pull hard to right, almost as if someone grabbed wheel and pulled it. I do not remember having this problem until I had brake trouble at around 58,000 miles. The front pads were replaced, rotors resurfaced, and packed front wheel bearings. After having the brakes fixed, I still have the problem of the steering pulling to the right while making a right turn. Seem to have the same problem with a 1997 gmc, yukon.

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Brakes · GA · crash

American automobile makers should be responsible for the major parts of a brake system. We had to take time to get the truck repaired and pay a lot of money for something that should not fail. This is a major safety issue to me. We should not in this country produce such unsafe vehicles.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes · PA

Ea-01-013; when driving on wet or dry pavement and when attempting to make a gradual stop by applying the brake pedal, pedal almost goes to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has noted several tsb's regarding the problem, manufacturer refused to provide any assistance. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Brakes · MI

After reading article in the newspaper dated 6/29/01 on booster failures I would like to add mine to the list.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Brakes · IL · crash · 2 injuries

While driving 35 MPH on dry sunny day and upon applying brakes brakes failed to respond, brakes failed without prior warning. Also, brake pedal went to floor, and rear-ended another vehicle. Frontal damage to vehicle. Have not contacted dealer. *ak 2 people were injured in accident.