Air Brake Related Problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C1500

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake antilock (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake wheel speed sensor (one problem).

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet C1500


Recently reported Air Brake problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C1500

The Air Brake Antilock problem

When pushing the brake pedal, there is a resistance, a grinding noise, and truck does not stop. If you let off the pedal and immediately push it again, problem is stopped. Very stressful driving this truck, which is our only vehicle at this time.   Read details...

The Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Antilock brakes activate at under 10 miles an hour on drive pavement causing stoping distance to significantly increase. Several times had a near accident. Chevy cleaned and repaired front wheel speed sensors and then replaced the left front. Total cost of repairs was $650   Read details...

The Air Brake Antilock Control Unit/module problem

Abs module has gone bad on 1999 silverado extended cab. This is a computer component and stops truck from braking properly. Causes truck to go sideways if suddenly have to use brakes.   Read details...


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