Consumer complained about a brake problem. While driving on highway brakes were slow to stop vehicle. When driving around town brakes worked fine. Also, windshield wipers operated poorly, power steering worked intermittently.
1998 Chevrolet Z71 brakes problems
11 complaints (24% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 24%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components: disc: rotor2
- Antilock2
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Z71 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Chevrolet Z71 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer's son while driving at 5mph and applying the brakes, pedal went down to the floor, and vehicle was at the wall of the building. Independent repair shop didn't find anything wrong with the brakes. Modelz71. Year 1999.
Consumer states the anti-lock brake controller has failed, resulting in complete loss of anti-lock brake function. Consumer contacted dealer and manfacturer who advised failure of component is a "known" problem, but not covered under vehicle's warranty. Ts
While trying to stop ABS systen kicks in, it doesn't allow vehicle to come to a full stop.dealer was notified.
While driving anti lock system went out. Could of resulted in an accident.
Abs system is not working properly, ABS system has gone completely out, and a loud noise comes from that area. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak the vehicle is in need of new rear brake rotors. The ABS module is inoperative. Chevrolet refuses to replace.
Abs system is not working properly, there was extended stopping distance. On other days, the vehicle will work fine. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything. *ak consumer had vehicle checked, the computer read nothing. When slowing/stopping at 5-7 MPH, the pedal drops about 2 inches and one can hear and feel the anti lock kick in if you press hard. (brake problem occurs everyday)
Consumer is replacing rotors for 2nd time. This is the 3rd set less than a 1 1/2. Rear rotors have grooves in them, and there is a squeaky grinding metalto metal sound. Dealer says gravel road.
While driving would step on brake pedal, and it will go alway to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer had not been able to duplicate problem.*ak
While traveling at any speed in any weather conditions and trying to apply the brakes, vehicle does stop unless consumer applies the emergency brakes, and thenvehicle still sometimes slides.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Z71 brakes
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Z71 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Z71, 24% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet Z71 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Z71 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Z71 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Z71 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1998 (11 complaints) and 2002 (11 complaints).
Other 1998 Chevrolet Z71 problems
Steering 10Visibility 9Tires 5Engine 4Airbags 3Electrical 2Transmission 2Body 1Fuel system 1Lights 1Locks 1
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