Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet C1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Have 1998 Chevrolet silverado club cab pickup truck. When slowing to stop, the abs braking system malfunctions and the brakes prohibit the truck from coming to a stop in time. Have read of investigation with abs brakes on other years. The 1998 is no different. I've had many close calls and much difficulty in getting some answers as to why were other years recalled and not the 1998. It is doing the same thing other models have a history of doing.
Abs anti-lock braking system stop warking at 70,000 miles. When applying brake rear wheels lock up, and there is no control. Dealership is aware of problem.
While driving vehicle about 55 mph consumer front brakes do not release, and the component on the abs kelsey heyes gets too hot and consumer cannot hold on. When brakes get hot they make noise like grinding metal to metal. Manufacturer and dealer were contacted.
Brakes do not work correctly each time brake pedal is applied.
While traveling at 25 mph and depressing brake pedal vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Vehicle has abs brakes. When towing extra loads brake pedal goes to the floor. Cause of problem unknown.
Consumer states upon depressing the brake pedal the rear brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid. Also, problem is bad when traveling on pavement.