1997 chevrolet silverado k1500. Rear brake line near wheel well ruptured causing loss of braking power. Cause of line rupture was due to excessive rust/corrosion of the line itself. I have digital pictures of the the defective line. Contact me via email and I will be happy to send. (someone at gm really should review these!) the entire line from front to rear exhibits signs of excessive/premature corrosion. The truck itself shows no other signs of rust damage. The dealer repaired only the portion of the line that failed. When questioned about the remaining corrosion, the service manager shrugged it off and acvised me it wasn't a problem. Total cost of repair including tow in was $349.93. I have filed a complait with gm customer service...so far I have gotten no where. I feel this is a valid safety concern and other owners of this model truck should be notified of this potential problem.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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While driving, the brake rotors failed. *ak the center part of the rotor separated.*ts also the transmission, fuel pump and ABS sensor was replaced.
While driving ABS brake will engage without cause. The dealership indicated that their is a service bulletin for this problem but that would not fix the problem as a result of vehicle mileage. Please provide more details.ts
Consumer state. The fuel pump wire was burned inside the gasoline tank, due to that defect car was stall on the road. Consumer state. The fuel pump wire was burned inside the gasoline tank, due to that defect car was stall on the road. Dealer has been notified, please provide further informartion. Ts
When vehicle decreases in speed to 3mph wheel speed senosor drops off, and anti lock brakes kick in, leaving vehicle with less to no brakes. Contacted dealer and they did not know which sensor it was.*ak
Abs would engage at low speed. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
When coming to a stop, vehicle will slam into the stop with a lot of force. Cause unknown. *ak consumer states that the brakes feel like stepping on an egg, only happens during slow speeds.
While driving less than 10mph anti-lock brake system begins to "pulsate" as if vehicle is going through a skid.
Heard a noise when brakes were applied, and brakes didn't hold. Had to slam on brakes to stop vehicle. After slamming on brakes vehicle would stall. Contacted dealer.
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When applying brakes, there is a vibration and pulsation coming from pedal.*ak. Consumer states brakes fail to stop vehicle and travels an extra 10-20 feet which consumer believes is ABS failure, the dealer determined that there was a bad module and the ABS fuse had to be reomve in order for the vehicle to operate.
Power brake booster failed all at once all most caused a rear end collision
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on a country road engine check light and ABS braking light light flicked off and on ,and consumer lost power. Vehicle turned off without prior warning, and vehicle had to be towed. Dealership was aware of problem.
When putting on brakes the brakes feel like they jump and your vehicle hops to a stop. Have replaced front brakes 3 times in two years and back brakes 2 times. The steering feels loose sometimes when you turn right or left. Dealer has replaced the brake caliber on right side front once already and rotors on right side front when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. They have also replaced something on the steering but it is still doing the same thing.
Contacted chevrolet about recall...they said there were none for my model year. I had to replace the front brakes at approx.30,000 miles.
While traveling 30-50mph on wet and dry road conditions consumer experienced brake failure with ABS braking system on vehicle. Problem statred at 47,000 miles. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
My gmc truck takes forever to stop even when I have the brake pedal fully depressed. I have had numerous close calls with accidents. I have had the brakes replaced 3 times and they still dont work right. Please help me.
Rear wheel cylinder failure can cause no rear brakes leading to extremely extended stopping distances at hwy speeds.possibly associated with power brake booster failure.
Power brake booster failed during stop an go traffic and could have possibly caused a major accident .braking becomes extremely difficult.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal then vehicle will start vibrating from front of vehicle.front brakes had been replaced twice already, and currently needed to be replaced for third time. Please provide more information.
Truck has had continual problems with major components other than wear and tear. It is not used for normal driving conditions.no safety defect listed.
The consumer believes the vehicle has a faulty brake system, the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance especially when driving in damp, foggy, snowy and rainy weather, the brakes grab and feel spongy, the dealer has repalced the rotors, pads and brake booster. Nlm
Transmission went out on consumer while they were driving.*ak bearing splintered, causing metal pieces into transmission oil, the reaction carrier, overrunning clutch, clutch support, over clutch race, and torque converter all failed. Left rear door panel bad, rattle in side door, rear side door repaired, right side doors trim panels become loose, door panles replaced, side door panel rattles. Vehicle having electrical problems, rear tail lights not at same height, left window switch replaced, doors locked with keys in vehicle, interior lights come on while driving, battery failed five times, antitheft light on radio causing it not to work. Air conditioner was blowing hot air and vent would not adjust from side to side. Windows kept getting stuck. Air bag light illuminated. Power steering was noisy, dealer repaired power steering, power steering became noisy again. Rear shoes were replaced. Service engine soon light illuminated.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumers vehicle experienced brake system failure, manufacturer refused reimbursement because they believe the failure was due to normal wear and tear, vehicle has low mileage. Nlm
When roads are wet and upon depressing brakes vehicle would go into a skid. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Upon applying brakes left rear wheels locked up on wet pavement. Also, front brakes overheated and there was a smell.
Gmc still has a brake problem, the front brakes. They last about 6000 miles. I tried after market and now the dealer. The front rotors cost $350 ea plus labor and parts. This is ridiculous everty 6000 miles. The master cylinder rubber parts slowly leak and the anti lock system either makes the usual noise when the brakes lock up or other times the wheels skid. There is an obvious problem with the brakes. There is no posting atthe dealer and no notice by gm, but the dealers are aware of the problems. The rotors have a tendency to warp easy.
While driving at 50 MPH steering wheel is very loose, causing erratic power steering or loss steering control. Consumer feels this is very scary, and avoids driving vehicle. Also, anti-lock brake system has poor braking performance.
Dealer claimed flr due to improper fluids, dealer performed all maintaince since new. Summary not clear as to safety defect.
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