We took delivery of our new ordered pickup on 3/21/97. From the first day we experieced front wheel lockup and skidding of our front tires, it also pulls very hard to the side that locks up. It seems to lock up one wheel at a time, not both at the same time. This is intermittent and we can not tell when it will happen the next time. We have had it in gootee chevrolets repair shop several times and it has been there for many days, they say they can not find the problem so they will not fix it. My wife is now so scared she doesn't want to drive it anymore. She has had many, many close calls by almost hitting other cars. I have asked the dealership if I can use their scan tool and plug it into to truck so that when it happen it will pick it up, but they would do it. They are telling me they can't find it so I should contact gm. Gootee said it's not their ploblem if they can't pick it up on their scan tool while they have our pickup. I have a claim number with gm for this problem that was filed shortly after we bought the pickup, the number is 9801159918.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes complaints
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Brake pedal sank completely to floor and remained at floor for approximately 0.5 to 1 second before brake system began operation and pedal began to return to normal feel. Condition has happened two times on this vehicle. During most recent incident, I had to react quickly to vehicles stopping in front of me, engine load went from maintaining steady 55 MPH to deceleration. Brake booster on this vehicle is hydraulic, driven by the power steering pump. The delay in brake operation is significant enough, in my opinion, that the vehicle could cause an accident. Have not had system serviced because I cannot duplicate the problem.
When driving under wet conditions brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to slide when they are applied. Dealer has been contacted.
Braking system malfunctioned when driving over anything that caused the axle to move. Also, extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
While driving 50mph, stopped, applied brakes and pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . Abs did not kick in. Dealer contacted, and repairwork done at owner's expense. In order for g.m to pay for my truck the would require me to sign a release for all liability. *ak.et.
While making a sudden stop and applying the brakes the vehicle would show extended stopping distance. Please provide further details.
While driving consumer tried to make a sudden stop, pressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and the vehicle continued to travel, then slowly came to a stop. Please provide further details.
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied, they feel very hard; also, make noise when applied. Vehicle would stop 1 car length further. Happened 5 times. It's intermittent. Took to dealer to check out. Problem not found. Abs also failed when applied over rough pavement/rail road tracks/bumps, etc.
While braking vehicle hit a bump. Lost braking power. Vehicle stopped 1/10 mile further. Took to dealer & mechanic called manufacturer. They refused to repair the brakes. Was told they were designed to work like that.
Brakes failed, resulting in an accident, due to sensor failure.
Consumer's mother and father were leaving a parking lot when their brakes failed. Their truck drifted out into traffic that was going approx. 55-60mph, and they were broadsided by a full sized van loaded with lead pipes. The truck is now in bay city michigan towed by tims towing. Consumer doesn't have the number to holder of the truck at this time.
Abs brakes; intermittently, when applying brakes, the left front wheel locks up. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.
Brake pedal is hard when applied.
Upon depressing the brake pedal, consumer noticed pulstation in the brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated tha the front brake shoes and pads/rear rotors need to be replaced. *ak dealer stated to consumer that the brake shoes only last 13000 to 20000 miles.
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