1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes problems

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · AR

Brake pedal suddenly went to floor without warning while driving. I was lucky to avoid a collision.

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 Oct 21, 2014 · Brakes · 180,900 miles · NY

We were going to a friends house in our 1998 chevy truck. The pedal went down to the ground. We brought the truck in and there was a leak in the brake line for the rear brakes. We replaced the brake lines. Subsequently, I put the car up to see how the front brake lines look. They are almost rotted through. We now need to replace the front brake lines. Chevy should find out why the truck looks so bad; the doors are all rotting away also.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · CT

Brake line split due to rust/corrosion. This has occurred 2 times since , I have replaced most of the brake lines. Very dangerous !

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Brakes · 157,000 miles · KY

I started my truck and the pedal went to the floor.the brakelines were rusted and all the fluid leaked out.I paid $200.00 to get the line repaired and the mechanic said it,s a matter of time before I would have to have the other line replaced.he also stated that the fuel lines would need to be replaced before long.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Brakes · 187,563 miles · MD

When trying to leave a parking garage, I depressed the pedal and the brake light came on and the pedal almost went to the floor. Got it home without incident. Took a look under the truck and the entire brake line was rusted. The place where the brake line broke was in a place where you could not physically reach it. The other lines running across the axle were also horribly rusted. Now I have to take all of them off, measure, bend, and refit. I refuse to pay gm to fix their shoddy work. I owned a 1991 gmc sonoma with over 300,000 miles on it and never had this problem.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NJ

1998 chevy silverado k1500 brake issue: while braking at low speeds (20-10 MPH) the ABS will engage, increasing stopping distance. On some occasions the pedal will become very firm and will require pumping to disengage the ABS. On other occasions the pedal will be soft, going to the floor, while ABS is engaged. A clear safty issue. A recall should be considered since many of these vehicles exist on the road today.

Filed Aug 31, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 169,922 miles · MD

Pulling into driveway to park into garage, pressed on the brake and it went all the way to the floor. Pushed down on emergency brake to stop the truck before it hit the garage wall. *js after placing the truck in park I opened the hood to see one of the badly rusted lines connecting to the front driver side wheel leaking fluid. Inspected all the rest of the brake lines personally all of the lines are severely rusted leading to ABS & master cylinder. Only line not affected was the rear break line I had replaced 2 years ago due to the same issue.

Filed Jul 21, 2013 · Brakes · 223,000 miles · MI

Main rear brake line rusted leaking fluid, lost brakes.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · MO

My 1998 chevy w/t 4x4 has a dangerous and unsatisfactory braking problem. Brakes are very weak and spongy. They are undependable and unsafe. There is complaints about this problem dating back to 2009. I have replaced pads,shoes,rotors, drums,wheel cylinders, all brake springs and hardware,brake lines and hoses,master cylinder and brake booster, and wheel speed sensors. Clearly there is a problem in the anti lock computer control system. There are recalls for 1999 models for same problems.why aren't 1998 models included. There is obviously safety issues with my, and many other truck owners as well. Next safety issue, the windshield wipers only work on one speed, high. Or they stop working while driving. It is a safety issue that has continued to be reported many times. Third is fuel gauge only works from 3/4 to full, doesn't move until you run out (empty). These issues should be addressed to the proper manufacturer . All these complaints from myself and hundreds of other tax paying americans , we deserve to be safe and protect other drivers .