I have had numerous problems with my chevrolet truck. At 31,000, miles the rear leaf springs went bad. At 41,000 miles the brake master cylender and pittman arm and idler arm assemblies needed to be replaced. Being that it was over the warranty period, I did not take it to a cheverolet dealer incurring the cost myself. At 49,000 miles the rear u joint needed repair. At this point, I started to believe that there was more to this problem with the truck as these parts do not usually need repair at such low milage. To top it off, at 51,000 the transmission has failed.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Consumer went through two sets of brake rotors at 40000 miles. There is jerking /pulsation when brakes are applied.
Brakes lock when applied while driving in rain, snow or after vehicle being washed.
Vehicle is going on its 5th set of brakes, approximately lasting about 10,000 miles. Manufacturer has new redesigned set of brakes for new vehicles, but not for previous years.
When consumer applies brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor, and she hears a popping noise.
Abs brake problems; when applyiing the brakes, during normal stopping, the pedal is very sloppy and there is an increase in stopping distance. This happens while applying the brakes on a dry road. Problem was reported to the dealership. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. Please provide any further information.
Brakes surging with irregular brake pedal pressure. It also felt like front brakes were shimming when applied. Dealer turned front brake rotors, and explaine dit was a design flaw.
Intermittently while driving under normal conditions braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to feel spongy and going 3/4 to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and a crash.
The master cylinders on 1997 chevrolet pickups leak brake fluid continuously at the top seal. The dealership called this "sweating". Sweating is what humans do. Master cylinders leak. Every 1997 chevy truck I've looked at has this problem. Gm needs to issue a recall notice to replace the defective seal or replace the entire master cylinder. How many people must die from brake failure before gm issues a recall notice?
Steering speed sensor replaced to fix oversteer problem; ABS regularly fail to keep wheels from locking up during emergency braking; electronic 4wd transfer case continues to stick in 4high for several minutes after disengaged with button.
While driving under normal conditions & coming to a stop light brakes locked up. Consumer was unable to move car again. Had to get it towed. Consumer did not contact dealer.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing the rotors to be worn out. Also, brake pads needed to be replaced frequently. This caused vehicle to jump when stopping, and may result in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause. However, had rotors turned 5 times. Please provide further information.
Abs brake problem: when applying the brakes under normal braking condtions the ABS kicks, which makes the truck travel an additional 20 feet before stopping. This happens while traveling on a dry/ smooth road surface. Truck has been serviced 5 or 6 times for brake problems. Consumer still continues to experience brake problems.
Brakes failed while driving with entire family in car.
While driving at 55 MPH applied the brakes and vehicle wa s moving to the right. Upon taking foot off the brakes, vehicle was moving to the left.
When the brake pedal was applied pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. Dealer and manufacturer were notified of the incident.
While driving 40 MPH and applying the ABS brakes, the system pulsated and extended stopping distance occurred, resulting in a collision. Air bags did not deploy. *ak
Traveling at approximately 45 MPH brakes were applied but vehicle was very hard to stop. There was a hissing sound from brake pedal area.
Steering and braking failure
There have been several close calls when the steering and brakes have gone out. We tow a 2000 pound trailer and we are worried this will happen while we are towing help what can we do?
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Brake pads and rotors worn out. Yh
Brakes failed. Yh
Brake rotors warped and pads failed causing vibration and pulling when applying brakes.
This vehicle with a heavy duty towing package came equipped with special brakes for the rear brakes, but not for the front brakes which causes the rear brakes to lock up, and almost resulted in an accident.
Consumer expperiencing frozen calipers which cause brake pads to wear out and warp rotors within 6000 miles of wear. Dealer notified.
Vehicle is wearing out brake pads too soon for normal wear at 28000 miles. Dealer informed consumer that they are aware of problem but nothing could be done at this time. Consumer was charged for repair and service. *ak consumer states there is noise in the rear axle area while traveling over bumps, dealer unable to locate rattle.
When stepping on brakes the steering would shimmy, and extended stopping distance occurred. Dealer repaired brakes. Upon leaving the shop the brakes locked up, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
The ABS brake system would release after touching the pedal, would go into a extended stopping distance when brakes applied. Abs system kicks in too fast. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Brakes have been repaired 8-10 times.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder .
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