Table 1 shows 15 common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (eleven problems).
While braking hard for an animal in the roadway, the brake system failed. The brake pedal, when applied suddenly and hard, went to the floor. The brakes were ineffective at stopping the vehicle. The animal was struck. An inspection revealed that the front to rear brake line had rusted and burst. Read details...
The contact stated there was pulsation, and the abs brakes engaged at low speeds, resulting in extended stopping distance. There was NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the Read details...
Abs activates without any reason on dry pavement during low speed braking. Brakes will not work, then. Very dangerous situation, almost caused an accident! truck is technically in best condition, has only 40000 miles! Read details...