Under normal driving brakes pull to the right when they are applied. Contacted dealer and manufacturer. They had pads and brakes replaced three times. Vehicle is in the shop right now.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes complaints
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When traveling on rough road surface & upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes automatically release, causing poor braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Rotors and brakes have been warping, both have been replaced 3 times within 4200 miles on vehicle.
No summary( dot number: tire size: 225/75/16 )
Another dealer has corrected the problems, but I thought I'd report these serious safety concerns. No safety defect mentioned in the summary.
While coming off a ramp to an intersection at about 60 MPH, went to put on brakes and back wheels bounced. Pedal went to the floor and came right back. Consumer was stopped in the middle of the intersection.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied, would become sporadic & not function properly. When weather is rainy & coming to a stop, ABS brakes would lock up. Vehicle would slide some distance. Took to dealer & mechanic could not find cause of problem.
Intermittnetly when the brakes are applied in a panic stop the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Brake pads are running too close to brake discs. The dealer has replaced the brake pads several times. Manufacturer has been notified.
Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. In addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short duration of time.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front braking pads and rotors replaced. Dealer notified.
11-8-98 incident, dealer still unable to determine cause for brake failure. Dealer drove truck around building to shop, had brakes. Dealer drove truck into shop for repair and had no brakes. Sameday, same hour.
While driving the vehicle at 25 MPH and upon applying force to the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
The defective braking system malfunctioned, causing a noise when braking and extended stopping distance, which almost caused an accident. Been to dlr 4 times. Dealer cannot determine problem.
When stepping on the brake pedal to stop, brakes failed twice, once resulting in a collision. The brake pedal felt soft and went to the floor. Also, brake fluid leaked out of the truck. Has had the brakes repaired twice.
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