16 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs would engage at low speed. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
When putting on brakes the brakes feel like they jump and your vehicle hops to a stop. Have replaced front brakes 3 times in two years and back brakes 2 times. The steering feels loose sometimes when you turn right or left. Dealer has replaced the brake caliber on right side front once already and rotors on right side front when applying brakes vehicle vibrates. They have also replaced something on the steering but it is still doing the same thing.
Antilock brakes engage at slow speeds needing further stopping distances. This problem has been happening for at least three years. I have called the dealer several times and checked for recalls on this defect. When I did find out they were recalling in other states I again called the dealer to complain. Now that there is a recall I find that my vehicle is not included.
Dealer claimed flr due to improper fluids, dealer performed all maintaince since new. Summary not clear as to safety defect.
While driving 40 mph and applying the abs brakes, the system pulsated and extended stopping distance occurred, resulting in a collision. Air bags did not deploy.
Traveling at approximately 45 mph brakes were applied but vehicle was very hard to stop. There was a hissing sound from brake pedal area.
Upon applying brakes left rear wheels locked up on wet pavement. Also, front brakes overheated and there was a smell.
When brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distances, causing a collision. The dealer has been notified.
While driving at 55 mph applied the brakes and vehicle wa s moving to the right. Upon taking foot off the brakes, vehicle was moving to the left.
When the brake pedal was applied pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. Dealer and manufacturer were notified of the incident.
Brakes lock when applied while driving in rain, snow or after vehicle being washed.
When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which caused a collision to occur. Please give any further details.
Brake pedal goes to floor.
When brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor with a jerking motion and the vehicle will not stop, consumer had to pump brakes to stop.
Contacted Chevrolet about recall. . . They said there were none for my model year. I had to replace the front brakes at approx. 30,000 miles.
My GMC truck takes forever to stop even when I have the brake pedal fully depressed. I have had numerous close calls with accidents. I have had the brakes replaced 3 times and they still dont work right. Please help me.