It started witin 1-2 months of purchase, I started having brake problems, since that time I have had my truck to the car dealer for repairs or all 4 brakes and other parts 100% replaced, on the last visit the dealer told me that I would have to pay 1/2 of the $600. Bill and the next time they would pay nothing. I just had my tires replace for the first time on 2/14/00 and les schwab told me my brakes were to a 10-15% balance left. With this inf. It will make it 5 times my brakes will have to be replaced and the dealer will do nothing. While sitting at a stop light and then try to go sometimes the brakes are locked up and it won't move, and other times when I need to stop even on dry pavement the anti lock will kick in and start jerking the truck around. I was told by the people at the attorney generals office I should contact you about this matter. I have sent an em to the chev dealer and directly to chev but have been ignored. I'm getting worried about the safety of my family and myself while being in this truck. Please help me where you can with this matter. Thank you dale harder.
1998 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Brake fluid reservoir will not seal so it is constantely losing brake fluid. Manufacturer has no solution. Has advised consumer to keep adding fluid.
Vehicle was traveling at normal road condition at 15-20 MPH. Applied brakes for approaching stop light when brake pedal went down to the floor and vehicle continued into the intersection. Dealer notified and no injuries were reported.
The anti-lock brake system fails on dry pavement when a bump or separation is contacted in the pavement during the braking operation, resulting in lost of braking capacity. This occurs usually between speeds of 25-35 MPH during braking while the vehicle is slowing down. If during that time, a bump or rise occurs in the pavement, it seems like traction is lost and braking capacity is diminished, resulting in increased stopping distance. Often this occurs at stop signs and intersections, occasionally when attempting to turn, resulting in hazardous handling. Dealer has been notified several times, and attempts to repair by replacement of gasket on fluid reservior lid of master cylinder dimished the symptoms but did not rectify the problem. Hazardous braking situations continues when brake failure and/or increased stopping distance on dry payment occurs.
Brakes were squeaking and not stopping well after being applied. Had to pull to right to avoid hitting another vehicle due to lack of braking ability. Been to dealer & mechanic refuses to adjust brakes. Its an intermittent problem.
Owner had parked vehicle in driveway. Had pushed emergency pedal down & it fail to engage. Noticed vehicle had no emergency parking brake. The vehicle had rolled backwards. Took vehicle to dealer & informed rear seals had leaked on rear brakes. The front brakes were worn due to lack of rear brakes. Had to have front brakes & rear seals replaced.
Brakes-master cylinder.
When applying brakes there is no action until a long brake pedal stroke finally engages the brakes. This results in extra delay time before brakes are actually applied. The dealer looked at the brakes and adjusted the rear brakes. This did not improve the brake pedal squashy no action, delay to application of brakes. The dealer's shop repair supervisor/ manager drove the vehicle and demonstrated that the vehicle stopped fine. However, he had performed this test with his foot already on and depressing the brake pedal before actually attempting to stop. This approach of course removed the delay to apply the brakes, but hardly a normal way to drive. I have seen this reported in a number of automotive magazines as a problem as well as experiencing it with other chevrolet pickups 1995 thru 1999 models. It seems that a reprogramming of the ABS module or something should be done, this is very dangerous. As a final point , my 1998 chrevolet malibu ABS brake action is instantaneous, as soon as you touch the brake pedal! It's not because it's a smaller vehicle and not a truck as the dealer tried to imply(baloney!)
When the brakes are applied the light comes on, vehicle pulsates and vibrates . Dealer has replaced the master cylinder /pads, and reserfaced the rotors . Manufacturer has been notified.
Brake system continually failing causing vibration and pulling, replaced several times however continues to exhibit excessive wear. Mjs
Windshield wiper not covered under recall notice due to VIN. Nlm
In cold conditions while driving through small amounts of slush, brakes became inoperative, and the left rear wheel locked up, causing an accident.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes and slamming on them, vehicle will pull to the left hard. Upon applying the brakes and when trying to stop right away, vehicle went across the center line. Vehicle was fixed, but problem has returned. Vehicle is still pulling to the left. *ak
Left front brake won't release immediately after stopping. Yh
Brake pads failed. Mjs
Whenever driving the vehicle there is a loud noise coming from the brakes and the pedal vibrates. Also, when applying the brakes the pedal goes straight to the floorboard. Sometimes the parking brake doesn't work.consumer had the vehicle in the shop five times for repairs, and the dealer still doesn't know what the problem is. Since then dealer changed the brakes/ rear drums/front pads the rear shoes and back drums twice, and they still can't determine the problem.
While the vehicle is cold it runs fine as the vehicle gets warm and the consumer applies the brakes, the vehicle shakes. Please provide further information.
When applying the brakes the pedal has to go to the floor just to stop. The brakes also make a squeaking noise even when they aren't applied. Dealer says he needs new brake pads.
When the brakes are applied they become spongy and weak. The pedal goes to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance. Has had the master cylinder and the brake pads, and various other parts of the brake system replaced twice. The manufacturer has been notified.
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