Air Brake Problems of Chevrolet 1500

Chevrolet 1500 owners have reported 15 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Chevrolet 1500

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

The brakes on the t ruck are not right. They work okay but when you are going about 5 miles per hour and hit the brake, the abs comes on makes a grating noise that you can both feel and hear. I have had everything checked and this is what is the problem.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

1999 Chevrolet 1500 experiencing problems with the brakes. Customer stated abs light kicks on when applying the brake and vehiche will not come to a complete stop. Removed both front senors, reinstalled and rechecked, ok.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

I have had problems with abs brakes, first the right front bearing hub wear and tire vibration, then the abs and brake lights came on, will stay on then extinguish and come again and stay on, abs does not work.   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

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

The Air Brake problem

Brakes are soft and brake pedal travels almost to the floor when is pushed requiring a substantial amount of foot pressure to get the vehicle to stop in a timely manner and distance. Vehicle has a new brake master cylinder, new brake pads, new rotors, and new brake fluid.   Read details...




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