1998 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems

Filed Oct 13, 2013 · Brakes · CA

I almost hit a person crossing the street, I was coming to a slow stop, the brakes started making a boing boing noise, everytime it made the noise the brakes stopping power went away the person crossing the street realised the truck was having problems... I"ve had 3 of this model truck my first was a 97 tahoe bad breaks I actually got into an accident with that truck rear ended honda civic, my other one was a 94 silverado I had to brake hard once the breaks gave way n the pedal was soft after that. My new one, the one I'm actually complaning about is a 98 silverado 3500 with defective brakes this is a poor design by gm motors this has to be recalled and repaired. I do know someone who crashed his 2 door blazer into a water tanker he brake hard n the brakes gave out 88-98 gm trucks and SUV's have deeeeeeefective brakes 3/3 I've had problems with this is not right.

Filed Sep 25, 2011 · Brakes · 106,000 miles · UT

The brakes on this truck are spongy and do not stop the vehicle well at all. No repairs done seem to help improve the stopping distance. Worst brake I have ever seen on a vehicle. Definitely not normal.

Filed Aug 24, 2006 · Brakes · 97,600 miles · OH · crash

Have 1998 chevy silverado 1500 short-bed v-6 pickup with ABS brake problems. Have researched and found there is a history of this problem. The maker is fully aware of the problem but only recalled 1999 and later models. I don't know how they decided that one, but I do know it has to do with money! In december of 2005, I was in an accident due to the truck brakes failing with the anti-lock pulsing on and I had no braking time and hit another vehicle. It is a well known problem with many gmc truck owners. It's the reason I will never own another gmc product! If a manufacturer has knowledge of a defect and does nothing, it is wrong! At slow speeds when coming to a stop, the ABS system kicks on and makes it nearly impossible to stop on time. Took it to a dealer who ran the VIN and said my truck was not covered. It is not right! A maker who knows of a defect should have to make good on its repair to correct the issue.

Filed Jul 8, 2006 · Brakes · 20,340 miles · NY

Re: recall # 05v379000 for 1999 through 2002 chevrolet silverado pick up trucks. Please be advised that I have a 1998 silverado chevy truck and I experienced this exact same problem "(unwanted anti-lock brake system (ABS) activation)" in jan. 2005 five (5) months prior to the recall. I was charged $653.94 to repair my vehicle . I have tried to receive some satisfaction from gm with no results. The vehicle only had 20340 miles on it at that time. I believe the 1998 silverado trucks should have been included in this recall.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Brakes · WI

1998 silverado had anti lock brake sensor replaced. *ts the front wheel brake sensor was replaced on 10/4/2005. On 12/25/2005 the consumer read an article which stated that general motors had expanded it's recall on the antilock brakes to include wisconsin and that consumer's would receive notice by 2/1/2006. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that gm had not issued a recall. The consumer then called gm who also stated that there wasn't a recall.

Filed Feb 21, 2006 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 20 MPH the antilock brakes engaged causing an increase in stopping distance. This occurred on normal roads during normal braking without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. Upon inspection, they replaced the hub and sensor which did not correct the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Brakes · 99,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engaged while stopping at speeds of 10mph or less under normal driving conditions. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Brakes · WI

The ABS brake system activates at low speed when it shouldn't. Similar to recall 05v379. A front hub must be replaced to fix the problem.

Filed Feb 9, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 76,850 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at low speeds the anti-lock brakes activate, which made the vehicle difficult to stop. This occurred intermittently on dry roads during normal braking without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The mechanic replaced the front brake pads, which did not remedy the problem. The dealership and manufacturer were not alerted. The mechanic installed a serpentine belt. Updated 03/09/06.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IA

Dt*: the contact stated the ABS brakes engaged at low speeds low . The ABS engaged at low speed and kept the vehicle from coming to a complete stop. The brake failure occurred when the brakes were applied at speeds of 3 to 10 MPH. The vehicle was seen by the service dealer, who confirmed the problem was with the ABS. There was the federal safety agency recall 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the VIN.