Abs would intermittently engage while applying brakes during low speed and dry pavement. Vehicle been to repair shop on three occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
1998 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Abs would engage intermittently during normal braking, causing brake pedal to harden when applied. Vehicle been to dealer, and they were unable to locate cause of problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Brakes will slip from time to time, and consumer will end up having to slam the brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Sensors located in hub for anti-lock brakes are activating early. Brakes fail when t brake pedal is applied. Please describe details.
My 1998 chevrolet pickup seems to have an ongoing problem in the anti-lock brake system. The system activates on dry or wet pavement at slow speeds. It's like a pulsating feeling on the pedal or I like to call it a crunching feel with a noise. It does this about 90% of the time. I have spent over $600 at an independent repair shop with out any real diffrence in the way it works. At this point I have been putting up with the problem wondering if the system will fail. Iwould guess that it takes about 2 to 5 ft. Extra to stop at 5 to 10 MPH.
When applying brakes on a rough road surface/bump or pot holes it causes extended stopping distance. Vehicle been to dealer on ten occasions, but dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem.
Three brake lines had to be replaced due to rust and corrosion. Vehicle being repaired at dealer. *ak consumer took the vehicle to the original dealer for inspection. The service manager informed consumer that the brake failure was not uncommon due to the environment in vehicles as young as two years old and that the lines could have failed due to electrolysis but the rest of the damage due to the rust was common. Cheverolet would not take responsibility.
Around 45 MPH there is intermittent brake failure. When applying brakes vehicle starts to slow down. Then, braking action stops, pedal feels spongy. Vehicle taken to dealer 3-4 times, master cylinder was replaced, did not remedy the problem.
A brake line failure, brake line available for analysis. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Dealer said wheel bearing was out of tolerance causing sensor to engage anti-lock braking which resulted in longer stopping distance. Cannot replace just bearing whole hub unit $300.dealer says right side is going as well.
Abs has failed daily no ABS light comes on indicating failure.
Consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and without prior noise vehicle would lock up. Also, there was a grinding noise. Dealership was aware of problem.
There are irregularities in speedometer. *ak speedometer reads faster than actual timed speed, this causes fuel mileage to be false and consumer states it gets the manufacturer out of warranty faster. When ABS are applied, if the rear wheels encounter a bump, the rear brakes stay out of action putting all braking on front wheels.
Consumer's brakes lock up & sometimes there's a jerking motion. Also, horn when it's cold comes on by itself. Dealer will be notified of the problems. More information will be added by consumer.
Vehicle was pulling to either side when applying brakes intermittently. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions for ,and problem still reocurring . > feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
In july of 2000 I purchased a 1998 chevrolet silverado, used, from a ford dealership. There was only a 30 day warranty. In the beginning of december the brakes went on the vehicle. The brakes and rotors were replaced. On december 24, 2000, without any notice whatsoever, while shifting the truck into reverse I noticed it would not move. I put it into drive and it moved. After having the truck looked at, it was determined that there was a problem with the transmission. When I called the dealership where the truck was purchased, I was told that it would cost approximately $2,000.00 to re-build the transmission. After only having the truck for six months, driving it 30 miles round trip to work, never using the vehicle as a plow truck and never misusing the vehicle I would like to know how a vehicle of this year could lose such a major unit and have no recourse on the part of the dealership or manufacturer, that it become the responsibility of the owner to correct such an expensive error.
Front brake rotors became warped at approximately 15000 miles. They have been removed and machined four times and were replaced the last time. The rotors are now warped again after about 5000 miles. I know of two other people with this model of truck that are experiencing simalar problems.
Intermittently when vehicle hits a bump ABS system kicks in, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Brakes are getting progressively worse whenever they are applied. This would cause vehicle to shimmy. It would also increase the stopping distance. Have not taken vehicle to dealership.
I have tried unsuccessfully to contact chevrolet to get attention brought to the issue. I keep being told they are investigating the problem, but still no word from them. Everytime they say they will get back to me, no one ever does. The brakes lock up when it is wet outside sometimes they don't work at all, and sometimes they work great. I would just like for my brakes to be fixed. We have consulted 2 authorized chevrolet dealers and they can not duplicate the problem. I am back into a corner and do not know what else to do. I risk my life, my wife's life, our 6 month old daughter's life, and everyone out on the road when I drive the truck. This is the only mode of transportation I have to get back and forth to work. I would appreciate you looking into this problem. Thank you, daniel l. Mckinney
Factory installed battery is leaking acid onto metal tubing of the brake line causing it to corrode and eat line away, resulting in loss of brakes.
When applying brakes, vehicle will pull to left or to the right. Also, steering wheel will bounce/shake. Dealer has turned rotors at 40,000 miles, but defect keeps occurring .dealer has not been able to stop vibration. Also, brakes do not catch right away, causing extended stopping distance.
There has been an ongoing brake problem with this vehicle. When traveling 30 - 40 MPH and approaching a stop sign or light. You will get a very hard brake and go thru the intersection before the brakes actually stop the truck. This does not happen every day only occasionally, but on going the truck has been to the dealer with this same problem at 19,000 miles and they could find no problem the truck finally lost all brake power and is at the dealer now with the problem being with the hydraulics and brake booster. The dealer refused to take care of the problem because the truck has 44,000 miles on it. We first complained about this problem in jan 99( invoice # ctcs50319), I would like this problem noted in case of a future problem with the brake system in this vehicle
While traveling down the interstate at 60 MPH, noticed brakes were not responding properly. Slowed down, no dash board warning lights appeared, and had to ujse emergency brake to get home. Fortunately, it was close to home. This could have been very serious. Vehicle had to be towed to the nearest dealership, bill heard in anitoch, tn. Dealer service manager was consulted concerning gm sharing the expense to no avail. Called gm, customer service myself, and was denied any adjustment. Felt I needed to consult you concerning this safety item on such a new vehicle. There were no brakes front or rear. This vehicle was purchased new and was kept in excellent condition with regular servicing.
When applying the brakes, there was resistance in the pedal. Also, front brake pads wore out at 17,896 miles. Front brake pads were replaced, and rotors were turned and resurfaced. At 2, 433 miles and four months later, problem was back. Fuel injector, right front wheel bearing and hub assembly were replaced. All replacements performed by and paid for by dealer. *ak
Braking system malfunctioned, causing more wear and tear on the brakes. Dealer replaced brake rotors and pads 5 times which caused extended stopping distance and resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.
While driving about 45 MPH driver applied the brakes and brake pads on passenger's side came off. Driver used emergency brake to slow down. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. It has not been repaired. Please provide any further nformation.
Was informed of recall 98v226000. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic failed to inspect or replace brake line. Invoice given claimed no problem with brake line.
Brake pads over worn.needed replacement.vechicle shakes badly when brakes are applied at a speed higher than 40.has had this shaking since new dealer says its normal.
Consumer called on behalf of the owner who was killed in the vehicle. Owner was traveling at about 50 MPH in good weather conditions when vehicle went over the rumble strips in the road. Started to pump the brakes, and realized there were none. Vehicle went through a stop sign, was hit from the side, and flipped into a ditch. Owner was killed from the impact.
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