One problem related to service brakes has been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet C2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My brakes have not worked properly since I bought the vehicle new. The dealer has said they work properly and abs systems work different than the old systems. If I have to hit the brake quickly, the pedal goes almost to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Brakes need to be pumped to stop effectively but that is not possible at times, especially in city driving. I have had many many close calls and have bumped the vehicle in front of me once and smashed into another vehicle once. My insurance rates were raised for several years as a result. I have to drive this pick-up truck very cautiously but I'm worried that something more serious could happen to me or my wife while driving. Gm has a recall on 1999-2002 silverados for this type of brake problem. I have the same problem, but they don't seem to care that I have the same safety hazard with my 1997 silverado with 44,000 miles on it. Why isn't my vehicle included in the recall? these brakes have been defective since day 1.