1998 Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Brakes · 113,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet pick up. While driving between 5-10 MPH and coming to a slow stop, the antilock braking system would not stop the vehicle. The failure mostly occurs when coming to a stop. The contact previously changed the entire brakes and lines, but the failure still persists. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for repair. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2004 · Brakes · PA

When the consumer attempted to park the vehicle, the brakes failed causing the vehicle not to stop. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the brake line had rusted. *jb...

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · NH

While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard a loud bang noise coming from the front of vehicle. When the consumer tried to depress the brakes pedal went to the floorboard. Consumer traveled the rest of the way home doing less than 10 MPH. The brake rotors had split in half and were barely functional. Manufacturer had been notified of the problem, but would not solve the problem.*ak the consumer stated a recall was issued for this problem back in 1993/1994. The consumer feels that the manufacturer has not totally fix the problem.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Brakes · NY

When coming to a stop front wheel sensor failed, causing ABS system to come on, and vehicle lost all braking ability. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Brakes · FL

The ABS system seems to slip while braking and changing lanes at the same time, and when running over a road reflector the brake will not grab until coming to a complete stop, the dealer has cleaned the rear wheels but this does not solve the problem.

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Brakes · MI

After driving 259 miles of a 319 mile trip, I noticed a grinding noice when I applied the brakes. There was no brake light showing on the instrument panel, or "feeler" noice from the rotors. I took the next off ramp being carefull to leave 100 yards between me and the car in front of me, dropping it into low gear as I stopped, and only applying the brake if absolutely necessary. If I applied the brakes, I would have to with great pressure in order to stop. Both front pads and rotors were beyond repair. The truck had 21,852 miles on it at the time of the incident and all but 7,000 where put on it by me. I always start breaking long before I need to stop in an effort to length the life of the pads. It is not only desturbing that brakes should fail before 22,000 miles, but also that they did so without warning. I am thank full that I was the one driving and not my wife or son !

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Left front antilock brakes failed.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · WI

At speeds under 10 MPH, ABS engaged due to cracked front hub causing vehicle to lunge forward. This has caused several near accidents during stopping and in parking .

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Brakes · CA · crash

The ABS brake system when braking and or you hit a bump, pothole or depression the brakes go into anti lock and do not come out. It takes about 1/3 more distance to stop. I had one accident where I was on the I-5 freeway, traffic stopped, I applied the brakes and had to go between two cars. I hit the side of one car. This problem occurs most of the time. It is very dangorous since normal stopping distance is suddenly increased and there is nothing I can do when it happens. I have had it in the shop about 6 times.

Filed Sep 2, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · IL

Brakes are still extremely soft and require full brake pedal extension. Master cylinder replaces, front hubs replaced. Truck still requires too much pedal and the pedal is soft and pedal goes almost to the floor