Chevrolet C/k Pickups owners have reported 12 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake wheel speed sensor (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock control unit/module (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Normal usage of truck, hot or cold, happens about 20% of the time. When coming to a stop, at about 5mph, the abs turns on and incresses the stoping distance. No damage yet but this weekend I came much too close to hitting a family crossing the street. Read details...
Abs controll unit will not shut off after engine has been shut off. Fuse has to be removed to prevent overheating unit. New unit is over $1000. 00 Read details...
Abs brakes constantly come on at low speeds. Today when I brought it to the dealer abs came on as I was slowing , then brake pedal stiffened and would not stop the truck. I pulled on the emergency brake to stop. Read details...
Tried to stop for car stopped to turn left. Brake pedal went toward floor more than usual. Impacted said car before getting truck stopped. Found ruptured, corroded brake line to be leaking brake flluid. Had brake line replaced. Later had another brake line do same thing. . Read details...