Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Table 1 shows two common parking brake related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet C/k Pickups.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

Problem Category Number of Problems
Mechanical Parking Brake problems
1
Parking Brake problems
1

Mechanical Parking Brake problem #1

The foot operated parking brake on c/k1500 pick-up truck with automatic transmission is located so far forward and towards drivers left leg that it is a hazard upon an accident. In an accident the drivers left leg is subject to injury from parking brake foot lever.

Parking Brake problem #2

The emergency brake pedal goes to the floor and there is no brake I bought this truck used however the brake should never go to the floor and not hold the vehicle this is a manufactures defect and it should be corrected by the makers of this vehicle it is a 1999 chevy z71 4 x 4 VIN num [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).


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