Tl*the contact owns a 1999 3500 chevrolet pick up. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH he applied the brakes and they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle home using the emergency brake. The contact notice by looking underneath the vehicle the brake line has corrosion on it and that's what caused the brakes to fail. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer nor called the manufacturer. The contact stated a serious crash could have occurred due to the faulty brakes. The failure mileage was 211,000.
1999 Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems
20 complaints (51% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 51%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Foundation components: disc2
- Power assist1
- Foundation components: drum1
- Foundation components1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer had brake rotors and brake shoes replaced on 1999 chevrolet silverado due to rusted rotors. *ts (11/17/05) the front sensor was replaced which lasted for a few weeks. The hub assembly was replaced due to the bearings. The routers were rusty and were replaced along with the brake shoes due to the anti-lock brakes disengaging the brakes which were not allowing the brakes to clean up the routers. The anti-lock brakes still did not work as the new routers started to rust. The anti-lock brakes were disconnected and the vehicle begun to stop properly. The doors were also rusty. The brake pedal would jump as if it were going into an anti-lock stop.
While applying the brake from 50 MPH, the brake pedal would feel soft. Consumer refilled the master brake cylinder. Within a day or two the problem recurred. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from a loose line.*jb brake line rusted out. Vehicle is less than 5 years old.
The electronic brake traction control module failed. *ph the part would also run frequently. The fuse had to be pulled in order to keep the module from running when the key was turned off. The dealer suggested that the module was faulty. *sc the consumer was told it would cost 795.00 to replace the ABS module.
Abs electronic module fails. Well documented part failure. Very expensive, so most go unrepaired, I.e. Unplug ABS system.
The ebcm module for the anti locking brakes has a circuit that is stuck open, thus rendering my ABS inoperable on my truck. The service director at sir walter chev. In raleigh, nc told me he has seen this problem many times and that the repair will be about $1000.00. The service director at chris leith chev in wake forest nc told me he would not work with me because of high mileage even though time has not expired on my warranty. I understand that my warranty is out. He said he heard rumors about a campaign to fix same but does not know if it will occur. ( at the dealership after being told they would not repair same I left. I turned around and walked back in to ask if there was any way to defeat the lights on the dash and caught them off guard. It appeared they were laughing knowing I was going to be screwed out of $1000 dollars)I went on line and found message boards galore with the same problem and all were pissed off that chev. Will not fix same. This is a reoccuring problem and I need your help. The only other problem is a very sticky throttle body that is dangerous.
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Abs module failed- motor in unit kept running killing battery-dealer could not repair unit saying it needed replacement.
Abs module failure, ABS system inoperable.
Abs system has not been working properly since the time of purchase. Abs system is completly out. Dealer has not provided remedy.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup brakes
Does the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup, 51% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Pickup brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Pickup have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Pickup model years with the most brakes complaints are 1997 (25 complaints), 1998 (22 complaints) and 1999 (20 complaints).
Other 1999 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Acceleration 6Tires 5Electrical 4Lights 3Seat belts 3Engine 2Body 1Fuel system 1Steering 1Suspension 1Transmission 1Visibility 1
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