Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Chevrolet 1500 - part 2

Abs brakes system engages at low speeds making it difficult to stop the vehicle. This was an ongoing problem that started in 2001 when I lived on east coast. It has been repaired but at my expense. The recall that is being issued should include vehicles in a broader range than only 1999-2002 as this 1997 has the same problem as the newer vehicles.

See all problems of the 1997 Chevrolet 1500 🔎.

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.

See all problems of the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 🔎.

When applying brakes pedal is soft, and then pedal goes all the way to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

See all problems of the 2001 Chevrolet 1500 🔎.

When putting on brakes vehicle will pull to the left.

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.

While driving at 70 to 80 mph applied the brakes, and they didn't work, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.

See all problems of the 1999 Chevrolet 1500 🔎.

When brakes are applied they pull to the left most of the time.

Abs brake problem: when applying the brakes under normal braking condtions the abs kicks, which makes the truck travel an additional 20 feet before stopping. This happens while traveling on a dry/ smooth road surface. Truck has been serviced 5 or 6 times for brake problems. Consumer still continues to experience brake problems.

When consumer applies the brakes the vehicle pulls to the right. -the shop repaired it, and now it pulls to the left.

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.

Brakes: driving approximately 20mph and applied the brakes, attempting to stop, brake pedal went completely to the floor and the vehicle did not slow down. Ran into the rear of van ahead, which was the only thing that stopped the truck.

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 .

While driving under normal conditions & coming to a stop light brakes locked up. Consumer was unable to move car again. Had to get it towed. Consumer did not contact dealer.

There have been several close calls when the steering and brakes have gone out. We tow a 2000 pound trailer and we are worried this will happen while we are towing help what can we do?.

Ea94-038, the defective braking system malfunctioned intermittently which caused a minor accident in dry pavement without warning.

Vehicle is going on its 5th set of brakes, approximately lasting about 10,000 miles. Manufacturer has new redesigned set of brakes for new vehicles, but not for previous years.

Brakes surging with irregular brake pedal pressure. It also felt like front brakes were shimming when applied. Dealer turned front brake rotors, and explaine dit was a design flaw.

The abs brake system would release after touching the pedal, would go into a extended stopping distance when brakes applied. Abs system kicks in too fast. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Brakes have been repaired 8-10 times.

When applying abs brakes in normal braking conditions vehicle hesitates, causing extended stopping distance, and nearly resulting in a collision. Also a grinding and squealing noise occurs in the front end of the vehicle which the dealer states is normal. Please give any further details.

Brakes would get debris and rocks on them due to riding on dirt roads. Rims would be deteriorating due to tires not holding air. Been to dealer, and mechanic refused to repair problem. Claimed driver was at fault. The brake system for this vehicle has a design flaw and the truck is a lemon.

See all problems of the 2000 Chevrolet 1500 🔎.

When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

When the abs engages, it causes the consumer to lose control of the stopping distance without any warning. Consumer has to disconnect the fuses.