Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brakes repeatedly failed. The hubs, calipers, rotors, and the master cylinder were repaired three separate occasions. Whenever the brakes were depressed, they would vibrate violently and seize. The vehicle was taken to two different mechanic shops for the repairs, but they could not diagnose the failure. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties available. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Antilock brake sensor activated the brakes at less than 5mph just as listed in the recall which includes 1999 and beyond. It was a serious issue so I had it in for service on several occasions. They finally found the issue was the corrosion on the ab sensor and cleaned them. This resolved the issue. It has now started again as of december 2011 with 84,000 miles. It is exactly the same issue as before and as listed in the recall for 1999 and newer versions.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet 1500. The contact was driving 5 MPH and applied the brakes as he approached a traffic stop. The brakes would not respond. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and moved it from the roadway. The contact then discovered that the rear brake line was rusted. The vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. While replacing the engine oil, the contact noticed a large, unusual oil leak from the front drivers side. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the ABS module as found to be defective and the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet k1500. While driving 10 MPH when the brakes engaged, the contact stated the brake pedal was resistant and failed to engage. He had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal in order for them to engage, increasing stopping distance and time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 06/17/10.*lj the consumer stated the anti-lock brake were working against the brake pedal, not allowing the brakes to be applied. Updated 06/18/10
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.
Brakes on my 1998 k1500 pulsate and then go to the floor when coming to a stop. Dealership supposedly replaced ABS module once for free then charged me two hundred dollars to replace it again. Replaced pads, shoes, calipers etc. Brakes still do this, have came close to hitting things in front of me due to this. From reading other articles on the net I am told by unhooking the ABS it will stop doing this but then I will have no ABS. Whats the point in having a new truck when the rear end will lock up just like it does in my 1982 ford truck with no ABS.
I had read numerous peoples complaint on this issue. There apparently should be a recall on this problem. I have a 98 chevy silverado ext. Cab 4x4 and I'm having a problem with low speed(5-10mph) where the ABS comes on and slowly and dangerously stops the vehicle. I realize that the wheel speed sensors are the problem, but if there is recall for 99-up with the same problem, why doesn't anyone fix this? This is a constant problem and gets worse when cold or rainy out, winter is coming and do not want to have this same problem, please advise.
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.
When coming to a stop in my 1998 chevy truck, my brakes sometimes go to the floor with a pulsating feeling when episode is happening. The truck will not stop, and I've bumped my garage on several occasions. Im afraid there will be a accident someday when im in traffic.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet c1500. While driving between 5-50 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The brake pedal was depressed several times before the pedal popped back up. The check engine warning light illuminated. The brake pads and rotors were replaced, but the failure continued. The dealer stated that the electronic brake module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 98,000. Updated 7/3/08 *cn the master cylinder was replaced. Updated
Low speed activation of ABS. Vehicle will not stop at slow speed and the controller is running like mad.
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.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. The 1999 model had a safety recall on the ABS system. The contact was told that the safety recall did not apply to this vehicle due to the VIN. . The contact stated that at a low speed the ABS system would just turn on. The contact stated that on the way to the dealership to have the ABS system checked the ABS system turned on unexpectantly. Didn'tnotice this until trying to stop. The contact stated that on the 3 different occasions she had been unable to stop the vehicle easily. The weather was cold, but clear, and each time she was coming to a stop. The current mileage and the failure mileage were both 35680.
Tl*- the contact stated that the ABS on the1998 chevrolet silverado continued to pulsate and vibrate. The ABS operated on dry pavement while driving at a low speed. This happened when coming to a stop. The vehic stopped and the ABS engaged. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was given a case# 71-490-160-500. He stated that the manufacturer informed him that there was recall 05v379000 for the 1999 vehicles, but not for this vehicle regarding service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 71600.*ak the wheel speed sensor and hub were replaced. The sensor failed due to road salt corrosion. Updated 04/12/07.
There was not incident yet, but the front ABS cycles when the vehicle is slowing below 5 MPH and is sometimes difficult to stop.
I own a 1998 chevy silverado pickup truck. Recently my windshield wipers have become intermittent in working. Very dangerous when driving down the road in the rain. Also my anti-lock brakes are kicking on at low speeds.
1998 chevrolet, k1500,4x4, 5.7 vortec at about 40,000 miles had to have intake manifold gasket replaced, windshield wiper motor works and then doesn't,master cylinder has failed twice,d/s electric window works and then doesn't and rear turn signal housing and connection on right side keeps failing, not bulb! Also leak resulting in loss of coolant from reservoir, in the middle of underneath vehicle. Bought new!
Abs come on when not warranted. Pedal just hardens up and truck won't stop.
Noted difficulty in distance needed to stop about 1 year ago. Also braking jerkiness. Took to gm dealer repairs (new brakes) about 400.00 after a few weeks problem returned another gm dealer bill of 300.00 (for brakes) (believed first set may be faulty) then after a few weeks problem returned took to a different dealer and the wheel speed sensors cleaned then the problem returned a few weeks later. Vehicle is very unstable, unsafe to drive.
Dt*: the contact stated that the ABS activated while coming to a stop sign at speeds of 1-5 MPH. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 7/3/2006 -
Anti-lock brakes- they are activating at low speeds making stopping distance much longer, they also activate when hitting bumps in the road. During ran and snowy time they are activating almost constantly. Can't afford the cost to replace.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a parking lot or when stopping for a stop sign/light at less than 5 MPH the ABS activated. The activation occurred gradually and continued to become worse. When the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance at an independent repair shop the wheel speed sensor was determined to cause the unwanted activation. There were no repairs made. Updated 3/9/2006 -
My 1998 chevrolet truck is having the symtoms described in the recall for the 1999 thru 2002 recall due to corrosion affecting the antilock brakes. Recently my wife attempted to stop at a stop sign at a slow rate of speed (under 10 MPH) and the brakes pulsed and groaned and she was unable to stop before the intersection. I am concerned that gm did not include 1998 as the braking system is virtually the same as the years recalled.
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle.*ak updated 1/25/2006.
My anti-lock brakes began activating occasionally, then it became nearly everytime I use the brakes. I have had the brakes inspected and cleaned by mechanics who say they have fixed the problem. It always returns within minutes of leaving the shop. This began to happen in feb. Of 2004. I have a 1998 silverado 1500 4x4 with front ant-ilock brakes. After seeing multiple recalls on chevy 1500 trucks, I wonder if mine has a 1999 system on it and it has been overlooked by the dealership?
When coming to complete stop brake pedal jumps up and down and ABS motor runs, happens almost regular now.
Have 1998 chevrolet silverado club cab pickup truck. When slowing to stop, the ABS braking system malfunctions and the brakes prohibit the truck from coming to a stop in time. Have read of investigation with ABS brakes on other years. The 1998 is no different. I've had many close calls and much difficulty in getting some answers as to why were other years recalled and not the 1998. It is doing the same thing other models have a history of doing.
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