Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Chevrolet C1500

16 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet C1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2005

On 10/03/02 I had a chevy truck (VIN 1gcek19r1te258073) repaired for low speed abs engagement, (under ext warr). In sept of 2005, I again started experiencing low speed abs engagement. This time since it was out of warranty, I had it repaired at an independent shop. It occurred first at 51,409 mi and the next time at 70,000 mi. This could prove to be a real pain if this problem is going to resurface every 20,000 miles.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2001

No summary listed for above vehicle.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/18/1997

When applying the abs brakes in emergency stopping on dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused a collision to occur.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/17/1997

Consumer was traveling 15-20 mph, upon making a sudden stop brake pedal traveled to to floorboard, causing the consumer to have a collision.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/12/1997

While driving the truck applied brakes, the pedal goes to the floor. Once the driver applies pressure to the pedal the brakes will catch, and that's when the truck stops.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/25/1996

When applying all-wheel abs brakes, the truck continued through intersection hitting another vehicle. Truck was towed to west covina auto body shop w/Chevrolet inquiring about owner wanting to participate in an inspection. Owner has not heard from them.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/15/1996

Whenever brakes are applied vehicle would pull to right or left. Happens when coming to a stop. Took to dealer 6 times. Each time told it was normal operation of vehicle.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

When applying the abs brakes vehicle will still move using a lot of effort to stop and sometimes contues to drift forward even after brakes have been used.

9 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/27/1996

Upon applying force to the brake s the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away; complete loss of the brakes. Also, dealer has replaced the rotors.

10 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/29/1996

Anti lock brakes stick, causing premature wear of the shoes.

11 Brake Electric Antilock problem

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

12 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When the brakes are applied sometimes the pedal goes to the floor, and other times it gets hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The manufacturer has been notified.

13 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

14 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Owner has abs brakes; brakes shimmy and the pedal feels mushy. Owner also had rotors replaced. Brakes seem to shimmy while braking from 60mph to 40 mph.

15 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, went to dealer 6 times, they dont know what the problem is.

16 Brake Electric Antilock problem

At all times the brake pedal goes to the floor and there are no brakes, have abs anti-lock brakes . Please describe .



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