1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Brakes · 351,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not slow down or stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 351,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Brakes · 58,236 miles · IA

Main brake line that feeds the rear brakes failed on my truck while I was at a gm dealer parking lot. The brake line rotted away. Had the brake line broke a few minutes earlier I could have been killed while getting off of the interstate and not being able to stop! When this brake line burst I lost all stopping ability.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

I have same problem as the rest , only thing is ,there all at the same time, which is right now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Filed Sep 7, 2013 · Brakes · 159,000 miles · NC

Noticed the brake light on the dash was on and flickering at times. Checked the fluid and notice it was very low. Topped off the fluid and notice spots under the truck. Checked closer and saw that fluid was leaking near the ABS controller further investigation showed that the brake lines all had moderate to sever rust on them and this was causing the loss of fluid.

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Brakes · 58,841 miles · PA

Brake fluid lost due to hole in line only had emergency break to stop.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet 1500 pickup. The contact stated that the brake lines were rusted and resulting in the loss of the rear brakes. The contact became aware of the failure when he noticed an increase in stopping distance. The dealer was notified who repaired the brakes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who provided a partial reimbursement for the cost of repairs. The failure and current mileage was 59,000. Updated 09/05/12

Filed Sep 14, 2011 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the anti-lock braking system engaged whenever he applied the brakes. As a result, the vehicle experienced increased stopping distances. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Brakes · 167,000 miles · IA

When driving on completely dry pavement in summer weather, I applied brakes to stop at a stop sign. The ABS engaged and extended my stopping distance greatly where I proceeded past the stop sign. This continued to happened when going 5-10 MPH or less under dry pavement conditions. I inquired with a mechanic whom disengaged the ABS connection at the wheel.

Filed May 18, 2010 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · AZ

Abs engages at low speed resulting in extended stopping distance. Or when stopped and brake pedal depressed vehicle will travel forward unless brake pedal is depressed further.

Filed Jan 12, 2010 · Brakes · 86,423 miles · CA

1997 chevy silverado brake problem. At slow speeds the brake pedal travels to the floor during a sudden stop with greatly increased stopping distance required. This is a very dangerous and is apparently very common problem with owners of this vehicle. The following is copied from a post to this site which describes exactly the problem: "I have a 1997 chevrolet silverado truck. Over the last several months I have been experiencing random failure in the anti-lock brakes, they engage in situations where there is no reason to. Recently I viewed a report that your organization is investigating the same problem with 1999 - 2002 models, but the problem in that investigation exactly describes my problem. Since the problem is random, you cannot be prepared when you don't quite stop as fast as expected. My truck is in excellent condition and I cannot expect my son to be able to handle this situation as he is an in-experienced driver. I was going to schedule soon to have it fixed when I viewed the article about a potential recall. I am awaiting to hear your decision and hoping you include earlier models (1997) such as mine if there is a recall." I concur with the above statement entirely. If you search the internet for this same complaint, you will find a disturbing number of consumers who are facing this dangerous and potentially deadly flaw. The problem is far to common to be dismissed as anything other than a design flaw in the braking system of faulty components. The next person injured or killed by this vehicle may be someone you know and love.