Air Brake Related Problems of the 2000 Chevrolet 1500

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 2000 Chevrolet 1500.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Antilock problems
1
Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problems
1
Air Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems
1

Air Brake Antilock problem #1

Anti-lock brakes activate during normal stop and go driving. This has resulted in numerous near collisions. Defect reported to gm customer service representative on 5-24-05.

Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem #2

Anti-lock braking modulator valve and module needs to be replaced. Anti-lock brakes are not functioning.

Air Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem #3

After braking to stop vehicle hesitates. Also, there is increased braking distance when braking. Took vehicle to dealer dealer 6 times, and was told brake line was too close to left exhaust pipe, heated brake fluid. Dealer computer was conveniently down last 3 times. So those visits wer not documented. The dealer believes the brake line was not the problem.


Air Brake related problems in other Chevrolet 1500 model year vehicles:



1500 Service Bulletins
1500 Safety Recalls
1500 Defect Investigations