1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes problems

Filed Nov 27, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · VA

My truck is a 98 chevy k3500. I bought it used from someone that said it was used at the smithsonian. When I first got it needed everything replaced on the fuel system. Then last year one of my brake lines snapped and had to replace it and now today the other one snapped. Someone needs to do something about this problem before someone is killed. This is a hd truck and god forbid I was on a main road and not in my driveway. Thank you for listening.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY

Slow speed activation of anti lock brakes.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · NY

Anti-lock brakes trigger at low speeds. As per some research 1999 silverado's were recalled for this same problem...why not the 1998's.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 1,000 miles · NY

Have had 2 1998 k3500 trucks. Both have had what I consider severe anti-lock failures which occur anytime, especially at slow speeds. Both were taken to multiple dealerships with no permanent fix. Consensus of problems on both trucks was that the wheel speed sensor was failing, which would cause the anti-lock to activate when not needed. This results in inconsistent stopping distances. Both trucks also have a cold weather real end drag problem with the brakes. When the weather is cold, the back wheels will lock up and skid while stopping no matter how light you touch the brakes. This lock up lasts for about the first 1/2 mile, until the axle heats up, then the brakes work fine - except for the ABS. Second of k3500 trucks (1998) has an intermittent power steering failure. Sometimes the power steering drops off, and then suddenly comes back. This typically happens at slow speeds. Oh have to either muscle the wheel to make your turn in a larger radius, or feather the case to pump up the hydraulics on the power steering. The later results in a lurge and the former results in a wide swing.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

The front hub seals were leaking onto the rear brake shoes causing the front pads to wear prematurely which resulted in noise while braking. Nlm

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Brakes · MI · crash

Consumer was traveling about 15mph and was slowing down for a stop sign, applied the brakes, and in the process he hit a bump and vehicle rolled forward. When vehicle stopped, it was in the street passing the crosswalk. Abs braking system didn't kick in. Consumer stated that he has contacted the dealer.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Brakes · NH

Brake pedal always low, soft, sometimes stand on it with both feet to stop truck, worse with load in it. Replaced pads and shoes at 15,000 miles. Better, but still requires your undivided attention when braking.the problem can be best summarized as follows: I would use my landscape trailer brakes to help stop this truck. On my new ford f350, I have yet to hook up the trailer brake controller and the truck stops on a dime-repeatedly-pulling the same trailer.very unsafe brakes on the chevy-I owned three 1998 chevy trucks-all had terrible brake performance.

Filed Jan 27, 2000 · Brakes · MN

While driving into town with a snow plow on the truck approached an intersection and shifted to third gear to slow down, stepped on brakes and there was nothing. Pumped the brakes, and still nothing. Put the emergency brakes on and finally stopped. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced the master cylinder. Dealer refused to give old parts.

Filed Dec 6, 1999 · Brakes · OH

I have had this truck at glockner chevrolet in portsmouth, ohio 45662 for repair about 10 to twelve times now. This problem is not being solved. I have contacted gm several times (over 30) to get this truck fixed. I asked for a area vehicle manager to come down and look at this truck and I have had no success in even getting a return phone call. I have been in contact with several gm reps. About this problem that is putting me at risk of having an accident but this doesn't seem to be any concern of theirs. I finally got 1 person to give me their direct line to help me with this problem. The person is joe pacheco at 1-800-43-fleet. I am still having no satisfaction in getting this problem resolved. Today my truck is back in the shop. This is the 3rd time in the past two weeks. I would appreciate in insight you can give me on this situation. My next step was going to see an attorney, but I am hoping that it doesn't have to come to that. This problem has been going on for 16 months now. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Brakes · IN

While driving hit the brakes and truck spun around because there was only one brake on the back. Consumer almost hit a person on a bike.