Air Brake Problems of Chevrolet Avalanche

Chevrolet Avalanche owners have reported 5 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet Avalanche


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Chevrolet Avalanche

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

I was driving and my anti lock brakes locked causing me to almost hit a car one time and a CO worker another. There was a clinking noise following, I found out that it was my driver side wheel bearing and speed sensor and lately a lot of GMC/chevy vehicles have been rumored to have the similar   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Truck was at slow speed/icy snow condition. Was appx 10 mph or under. When braking the abs engaged and truck would not stop. Vehicle hit pole as vehicle would not stop. Front bumper/grille and reinforcement damage but air bag did not go off.   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the abs and oil warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer, the 4-wheel drive function, parking brake, and headlights failed to operate as needed.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

In the past year, we have had to replace the rear driver side brake pads of vehicle and have also had to replace the caliper as it exploded. The brake pads were changed for the 3rd time on 05/23/05. Luckily, the caliper has not exploded again.   Read details...




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