Power Assist Brake problems of the 1998 Chevrolet C2500

One problem related to power assist brake has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet C2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Assist Brake problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

The problem seems to be a vacuum leak in the power brake assist unit . There is a clearly audible hissing sound when the brake pedal is depressed while the engine is running, stopping power has diminished by approximately75% with the ability to stop quickly { in less than 100 feet} virtually nil. This problem developed without any warning or signs of gradual failure. At the onset of the failure I was pulling a trailer equipped with electric brakes,for the remainder of my trip I relyed heavily on the trailer brakes to safely come to a stop. With out the trailer to assist me stopping the vehicle was extremely difficult and un relyable. Thank you.




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