1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: brake failure

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 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 Apr 16, 2010 · Brakes · 112,900 miles · MN

My 1998 chevrolet silverado k1500 had a total front brake rotor failure in which the hub of the rotor detached from the rotor itself, resulting in a total loss of braking on the front right side. This was the factory rotor. Any stops resulted in pulling to the left, heavy braking caused extreme moving of the vehicle to the left. I repaired by replacing the rotors and brake pads on the front.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet k1500. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the anti-lock system automatically engaged. As a result, the vehicle had little to no braking ability. The contact stated that a vehicle with no brakes is a huge safety issue. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised to clean out the wheel speed sensors for the anti-lock brake. This improved the braking system, but it still did not work properly. He took the vehicle back to the dealer after finding the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock) for the same failure he was experiencing. The dealer stated that the recall did not include his vehicle and they were not responsible for the repairs. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 10/03/08 *bf updated 10/07/08.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 1500 chevy silverado. While driving 35 MPH the brakes failed. The brake lines are rusted and the brake warning indicator light was illuminated. The dealer has not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 59,000. Updated 01-11-08. *kb the consumer stated the brake line was manufactured from very low quality steel. Updated 12/31/07.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Brakes · 56,700 miles · IL

1998 1/2 ton chevy pickup brake failure ABS sensors corroded gm had recall on 1999 through 2002 same problem will not help on this year although the problem is the same. Truck only has 57000 miles on it. The federal safety agency investigated april 05 big safety factor local garage cost to repair $500.00 truck in northern il.

Filed Sep 11, 2005 · Brakes · 110,500 miles · CO

Brake failure. Anti-lock brakes engage at low speeds (5-10 MPH) when slowing to approach stop signs or when parking.

Filed May 25, 2005 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · UT

Dt: numerous times, usually when it is snowing or wet pavement applies brake pressure and the brake goes all the way to the floor, engaging the ABS, and the vehicle does not stop. Also, this happens on dry pavement. This occurs at low speeds with brake pressure and hits bumps. Took vehicle to the dealer, who could not duplicate the problem. No repairs were made.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · WV

While driving 25 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rotors and brakes needed to be replaced due to worn parts. *ak brake disk rotar failed. Rotar surface broke off completely resulting in complete loss of brake in the front right wheel.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Brakes · NY

While driving consumer stepped on brakes and without warning brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in vehicle not stopping. *ak the cause for the brake to go to the floor was determined to be a faulty master cylinder, also the front brake rotors were out of round, and the rear brakes were not hitting drums all the way.

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Rotors corroded and made brake pads rust to front rotor. Also, rear cylinders went out. Consumer feels that full brake failure could have occurred. *ak the consumer was told by an independent brake specialist that they were replacing a lot of rotors due to the poor quality of the steel used for the rotor casting.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Consumer states front brakes failed.