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1998 Chevrolet Pickup brakes complaints

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Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Brakes · OK · crash · 1 injury

Brakes have always failed. I have had multiple accidents and gmc will not repair the problem. They will not return my telephone calls and have told me to quit calling. I cracked my spine.

Filed Mar 28, 2001 · Brakes · VT

Anti-lock brake both front wheel speed sensors have to be replaced, parts are said to be $1200.anti lock system comes on unexpectedly on all but clean dry pavement.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Brakes · WA

While driving in rain consumer was going down a hill and started to put on brakes, and right front tire locked. Consumer went into a down slide for about 40 ft. *ak the dealer determind brakes had locked up. But were working at the time the dealer performed road test.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Brakes · IA

The rear wheels lock up in wet weather at slow speeds. With the slightest brake pedal pressure the rear brakes lock up solid with an audible "bang". The rear tires will slide and the front brakes do not appear to be functioning at all.

Filed Nov 2, 2000 · Brakes · KY

When the brakes are applied and vehicle goes over any bump or rough service, the brake pedal goes down further and braking does not work like it is supposed to.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Power booster went out, brakes failed, air sound when pressing pedal, engine raced.

Filed Nov 20, 1999 · Brakes · OK

Brake pedal must be pushed almost to the floor to stop vehicle. Dealer says there is no recall on faulty brakes, but I have heard there are many complaints on this pickup model. Where can I get more information?

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Anti-lock brakes fade during stopping. Pedel went to floor gradually during hard stop. Excessive play in pedal. Defect may be in the design. Dealer replaced master cylinder and bled brakes. Pedeal marganally better.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · CA

The rear main oil seal failed.

Filed Jan 12, 1999 · Brakes · MN

Anti-lock brakes locks up, and they do not stop.they skid on the street and on gravel.

Filed Dec 23, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · ID · crash

Abs brakes appear confused during low speed turn around resulting in delay of brake actuation of a couple of seconds.

Filed Dec 8, 1998 · Brakes · PA · crash

Brakes failed. Yh

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