Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 3 | 09/29/1997 | |
| Abs malfunction. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 03/18/2005 | 74151 | 03/03/2000 | |
| I am having the same problem with my brakes on my 1998 chevrolet silverado! i am also getting the same growling sound when you apply the brakes. the problem doesn't occur every time you apply the brakes. this problem started this spring, i think that it is a corrosion problem that is occuring in years 1999-2002.thank you | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 65000 | ||
| Antilock brake sensor activated the brakes at less than 5mph just as listed in the recall which includes 1999 and beyond. it was a serious issue so i had it in for service on several occasions. they finally found the issue was the corrosion on the ab sensor and cleaned them. this resolved the issue. it has now started again as of december 2011 with 84,000 miles. it is exactly the same issue as before and as listed in the recall for 1999 and newer versions. | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 153121 | ||
| While driving, applied brakes. pedal went almost to floor and required a significant distance to stop. noticed fluid leaking through the frame on drivers side of the truck. found a pin hole leak in the steel brake line at the 45 degree bend at rear of truck where it offsets up to clear the frame and then back down to its connection by drivers rear shock. the leak was hidden behind the plastic bracket that holds the steel line to the frame. the entire brake line running along the inside of the frame has excesive corossion. very dangerous situation. fortunately this didn't occur in a panic stop. | |||
| 08/22/2010 | 190000 | ||
| The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet 1500. while coming to a stop and depressing the brake the vehicle would not stop. he was able to maintain control of the vehicle and get it to the shoulder of the road then he notice the rear brake line was rusted. the gm manufacturer was contacted where they informed him there were no recalls for his model and year vehicle he would have to pay to repair the failure on his own. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 190,000....mw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 100 | 08/07/1997 | |
| Low speed activation of abs. vehicle will not stop at slow speed and the controller is running like mad. *tr | |||
| 03/03/2006 | 56700 | 6 | |
| 1998 1/2 ton chevy pickup brake failure abs sensors corroded gm had recall on 1999 through 2002 same problem will not help on this year although the problem is the same. truck only has 57000 miles on it. nhtsa investigated april 05 big safety factor local garage cost to repair $500.00 truck in northern il. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 1 | ||
| My 1998 chevrolet truck is having the symtoms described in the recall for the 1999 thru 2002 recall due to corrosion affecting the antilock brakes. recently my wife attempted to stop at a stop sign at a slow rate of speed (under 10 mph) and the brakes pulsed and groaned and she was unable to stop before the intersection. i am concerned that gm did not include 1998 as the braking system is virtually the same as the years recalled. *nm | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 135000 | 400 | 10/15/1999 |
| My anti-lock brakes began activating occasionally, then it became nearly everytime i use the brakes. i have had the brakes inspected and cleaned by mechanics who say they have fixed the problem. it always returns within minutes of leaving the shop. this began to happen in feb. of 2004. i have a 1998 silverado 1500 4x4 with front ant-ilock brakes. after seeing multiple recalls on chevy 1500 trucks, i wonder if mine has a 1999 system on it and it has been overlooked by the dealership? | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 200 | 09/07/2000 | |
| My anti-lock brakes on my 1998 chevrolet silverado start to go into the anti-lock mode on dry pavement at slow speeds. this started on its own last january. i thought it was because of driving on winter roads in wisconsin, being snow covered and sometimes icy. however, this condition has continued through the spring, summer, and now fall. in fact, it is getting worse. it makes me feel like i won't be able to stop in time and maybe cause an accident. i'm waiting to see what gm is going to do regarding a recall that is in effect for this very problem in 14 states. wisconsin is not included in this recall, but they should be. we are certainly in the salt-belt. and the recall should go back to 1996 because the anti-lock braking mechanism is similar from 1996-2002. *nm | |||
| 06/26/2005 | 106000 | 10 | 07/03/2002 |
| For the last week the abs is kicking in when stopping on dry pavement. abs increases stopping distance, kicks in at speeds of 12 mph down to 5 mph. lately the abs light is on. when abs light is on, abs does not kick in. i do not feel that i should pay the repair facility $70.00 to diagnose a problem that i know to already exist. i am going to disable the abs in my vehicle. | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 60000 | 12 | 05/01/2002 |
| Dt: numerous times, usually when it is snowing or wet pavement applies brake pressure and the brake goes all the way to the floor, engaging the abs, and the vehicle does not stop. also, this happens on dry pavement. this occurs at low speeds with brake pressure and hits bumps. took vehicle to the dealer, who could not duplicate the problem. no repairs were made. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 112000 | 1 | |
| While driving abs engaged. this caused the brake pedal to go to the floor. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 105000 | 5 | 03/01/1998 |
| While braking vehicle pulsated, and the abs brakes engaged. dealership repaired the problem four times, but problem recurred. *ak when applying the brakes at low speeds on dry pavement the abs kicked in. the dealer has replaced the front speed sensor four times but the problem recurs. *nm | |||
| 04/10/2002 | |||
| While driving at low speed on dry pavement anti lock brakes will kick in,as if vehicle is driven on icy or snowy roads. had to pump on brake pad.had vehicle serviced, but problem reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| When applying brakes there is a clicking sound, pedal goes almost to floor, there is braking action, and increased braking distance. dealer cannot remedy problem. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When putting on brakes vehicle will pull to the left. *ak | |||
| 02/11/2000 | |||
| There is no direct cable to the carburetor system. also, without the computer input pedal doesn't release uintil consumer turns vehicle off. dealership is aware of the problem. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| Anytime when driving and applying brakes, the brakes pulsated, and ther eis very bad vibration . this happens all the time. contacted dealer, put in new rotors. *ak | |||
| 07/18/1999 | 3 | 12/12/1997 | |
| Brakes failed when driving up hill on wet pavement resulting in vehicle accident. *ak | |||
| 02/23/1998 | |||
| Brakes stop at random. sometimes they go half way to the floor, other times the pedal goes all the way to the floor. dealer was contacted and the vehicle has been repaired eight times . *ak | |||
| 07/11/1999 | |||
| Battery acid ate through the brake line, causing the consumer not to have any brakes. the acid traveled downward to a plastic pan. the design of the pan allowed acid to drip directly onto the brake line. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1998 | |||
| Ongoing / intermittent problem braking system failing to operate whenever the vehicle rolls over bumpy surface. dealer / manufacturer notified and informed cnsumer that nothing could be found, or could not duplicate the problem. can nhtsa help in this matter or provide additional information. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | 0 | ||
| When consumer applies the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right.-the shop repaired it, and now it pulls to the left. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/29/1999 | |||
| While driving at a speed of 25-30 mph and trying to apply the brakes , vehicle would not stop, causing consumer to lose control. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they went to the floorboard and vehicle kept going. then traveling for a short distance the vehicle came to a stop. contacted the dealer for repairs, and dealer said there wasn't anything wrong with the vehicle. but consumer stated that dealer took the vehicle in for repairs three times beore, and the promblem still exists. | |||
| 10/27/1998 | 3 | ||
| Brake assembly continues to pull and vibrate after repairs of faulty components. | |||
| 09/29/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving about 45 mph when he was rear ended by another vehicle. applied brakes and the brakes went straight to the floorboard. consumer hit the curb, and the vehicle came to a stop. driver's air bag failed to deploy. contacted the dealer for repair service. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Rotors corroded and made brake pads rust to front rotor. also, rear cylinders went out. consumer feels that full brake failure could have occurred. *ak the consumer was told by an independent brake specialist that they were replacing a lot of rotors due to the poor quality of the steel used for the rotor casting. *yh | |||
| 5 | |||
| Consumer states front brakes failed.*yd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 04/28/1998 | 3 | 02/19/1998 | |
| While driving vehicle about 20 mph brake pads did not work properly. when applied brake pedal the vehicle started pulling to either side (left of right). the other safety problem involved the throttle sticking when traveling between speeds 10-25 mph resulting in the vehicle operating as if the cruise control was engaged. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to duplicate the problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| Brakes are pulsating when applied. consumer noticed front driver's side rotor looked pitted and worn out. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1999 | |||
| Anytime when driving and applying brakes, the brakes pulsated, and ther eis very bad vibration . this happens all the time. contacted dealer, put in new rotors. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1998 | 2 | ||
| Rotors warped causing vibration. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/27/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake shoe and drum assembly failed causing vibration. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 06/30/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Rotors corroded and made brake pads rust to front rotor. also, rear cylinders went out. consumer feels that full brake failure could have occurred. *ak the consumer was told by an independent brake specialist that they were replacing a lot of rotors due to the poor quality of the steel used for the rotor casting. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/11/1999 | |||
| Battery acid ate through the brake line, causing the consumer not to have any brakes. the acid traveled downward to a plastic pan. the design of the pan allowed acid to drip directly onto the brake line. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states the brake pedal constantly creeps to the floor board while vehicle is stopped or in motion. dlr diagnosed problem w/bypass in master cylinder and replaced it. problem is still occuring. nlm *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 05/21/2002 | 49130 | 2 | 01/16/1998 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that on his 1998 chevrolet 1500 the brake booster failed. this was the second time that this happened. the first time the vehicle was under warranty at 46,000 miles. the second time the mileage was 75,621 miles. the second time the consumer had to pay for the booster. the consumer has taken the problem to the dealership both times for repairs. the dealership did trouble shooting and found the booster failed. the consumer has not contacted gm about the problem. *ak *jb | |||