Rusted brake lines. Almost total loss of braking.
1998 Chevrolet S10: brake failure
10 of the 612 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Caliper are connecting to the brake pads. Vehicle will pull to oneside, right, if it locks, and it rips to side/ it's pulling. Brakes high noise as a warning that's it's going bad. Consumer had brake pads done by a mechanic. Right side calipers were cracked. Dealer just turned rotor, and packed the bearings. Currently, there are no brakes, and squeal like they are going to go out. Consumer found out through a mechanic the brakes should have been replaced.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer is inspecting the vehicle .
While slowing to turn brakes failed, pedal went to floor.
Brakes were applied when other vehicle suddenly cut in front of driver and then abruptly applied brakes.brakes failed to respond.driver swerved to avoid rear end collision.vehicle began to skid, striking a concrete pole.at no time did the brakes ever stop the vehicle.the vehicle only stopped after striking the concrete pole.
Anti-lock brakes are not working. When consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. The pedal is soft. Vehicle will stop five feet from the destination. Vechicle has been taken to the dealership five times.
While driving on a dirt road and attempting to stop brakes failed, causing consumer to go into a ditch.
Recall 97v21800; when traveling 30 MPH and upon making a sudden stop brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in an accident. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced parts. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they work intermittently, and sometimes they won't work at all. Also, there is an oil leak/side mirror fell off/ seat latch fell off, and driver's side seat belt isn't working. Vehicle has been dealer has been aware of problem, and vehicle has been at dealer's for repairs. *ak the brake failed while trying to avoid not hitting a dear and vehicle involved in the accident, two people injured.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
- Risk
- This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Recall number 00V159000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
10 of 612 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 193No deployment 22ABS 18Stalling 14Pulling 10Door locks 9Won't start 8Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Fire or smoke 5Headlights 5Overheating 5
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