1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 60,000 miles · AL · crash

Brake pedal goes sponges and all the way to the floor. The truck had over 120,000 miles before rear brakes were replaced. In that time I went through 8 sets of brakes and rotors. In 2005 I rear ended a car at about 30 MPH. The brakes went to the floor. Local chevy dealership replaced a defective brake booster assemble. This was the second brake booster/ master cylinder assembly replace on my truck since 2005. Since then. I have lost brakes on the truck 4 more times. Failed brake lines (leak and break) blown brake caliper and rubber hose. I am an ase certified mechanic. The rear brakes of the truck did not provide any braking assistance when inspected. Suspected fault was a defective design on the 1500 series truck brakes. When 2500 brake parts are used ( master cylinder assy, proportioning valve, and rear brakes change to 11" drums the brake pedal feels firm and the braking power of the truck is drastically improved. I've owned the truck for over 11 years as the second owner I bought it with very low miles. The brakes on the vehicle have always been terrible. I initiall spent over $2,000 at the dealership string to bet the brakes correct. In the end the dealer said that "this is how they all are".

Filed Nov 12, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 153,121 miles · NE

While driving, applied brakes. Pedal went almost to floor and required a significant distance to stop. Noticed fluid leaking through the frame on drivers side of the truck. Found a pin hole leak in the steel brake line at the 45 degree bend at rear of truck where it offsets up to clear the frame and then back down to its connection by drivers rear shock. The leak was hidden behind the plastic bracket that holds the steel line to the frame. The entire brake line running along the inside of the frame has excessive corrosion. Very dangerous situation. Fortunately this didn't occur in a panic stop.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Body · 50,000 miles · OH

Drivers side door handle broken-without any abuse on owners part plastic trim on handle broke causing handle and latch to become very precarious to open

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Body · OH

The cables on the liftgate broke, causing it to fall, and not being able to stand up. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Body · 42,000 miles · OH

The tailgate support cables were about to break. Please provide additional information. *jb the conusmer stated that gm will not replace the cables until a recall is issued.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Body · MI

1998 chevrolet tailgate strap broke.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Body · 68,000 miles · NY

While standing on the tailgate, the support cables broke. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic replaced the tailgate. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 30, 2002 · Body · FL

Once vehicle had stopped or when the door was opened guard fender that stopped items from coming in stops worked until vehicle was in motion, causing items to still come in.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Body, Steering · FL

Dealer contacted on vibration around 42 MPH. Told problem was frame beaming and that gm was aware of problem but do not plan to engineer a fix. Causes truck to bounce in the 42 - 44 MPH range.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Body · CA

Passenger door would not shut tight. Yh