Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Chevrolet K1500

Six problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2001

My abs brake system comes on under 10mph during normal braking. There is no panic stop involved during the normal braking event. This situation is becoming very troublesome and I'm worried as to whether I'll be able to pull my travel trailer.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Don't know the date of or mileage at failure! no safety defec tmentioned.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

In bumper to bumper traffic vehicle in front stopped suddenly. Truck hit brakes (abs); vehicle kept going & rearended vehicle in front. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired abs brakes. Was not told what caused problem.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/01/1996

Brakes: brakes pulsating when attempting to stop. Driving and attempting to stop and the vehicle kept rolling and would not stop.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When brakes are applied, the brakes become weak, resulting in extended stopping. Distance, brake system is weak, too much pedal effort.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

When the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. The dealer has been notified.


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