17 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
97 chevy K1500 abs false activation. Dealers response was there is no known problem and is not a warranty issue. Refused to investigate without payment. Abs activates at slow speed and when brakes are not applied at all. Caused minor collision which was not reported.
: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at low speeds, the abs engaged resulting in extended braking distance. The dealer was notified.
The anti-lock brakes come on at 6 mph regardless of road conditions. This makes the truck harder to stop at low speeds because the brake pedal automatically pumps.
Anti-lock brakes on 1997 Chevrolet K1500 activating at low speeds - just started. This is on a truck 2 years older than currently being recalled in other states.
While exiting a ramp in lexington, ky, the antilock braking system on my pick-up failed, resulting in my truck not being able to stop. This resulted in my truck entering on-coming traffic and caused an non-injury accident. My family was present in the vehicle, including my 3 year old son. The truck was able to make it home, and is preparing to be repaired. The braking system continues to mal-function without warning, reducing or eliminating the ability to stop the vehicle. The anti-lock system kicks in constantly, and when this happens, the truck will not immediately stop.
Anti-lock brakes activate at low speed making it difficult to stop as anticipated at signs, etc. One is forced to push the brake pedal very hard to override the abs. Even when you do override the abs, the delay in stopping puts you past the crosswalk or parking space!.
I have a 1997 4wd chevy pickup with 4 wheel abs. When coming to a stop, just before the vehicle actually comes to a complete stop, the abs activates, the brake pedal goes to the floor, and the truck surges forward another few feet. This happens on dry pavement! there is no reason for the abs to activate and this causes a dangerous situation with the unpredictable surge forward of the vehicle. I have researched this problem on the internet and found tons of others with the same problem. Yahoo search: "abs activates on dry pavement" revealed thousands of hits of consumers with the same problem. Because it is related to brakes, I believe there is a serious safety risk to consumers and gm should recall the defect. This happens everyday and is very noticeable. I leave extra space while braking until I am able to get this fixed.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal then vehicle will start vibrating from front of vehicle. Front brakes had been replaced twice already, and currently needed to be replaced for third time. Please provide more information.
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Intermittently while driving under normal conditions braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake pedal to feel spongy and going 3/4 to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance and a crash.
While driving at 50 mph steering wheel is very loose, causing erratic power steering or loss steering control. Consumer feels this is very scary, and avoids driving vehicle. Also, anti-lock brake system has poor braking performance.
When stepping on brakes the steering would shimmy, and extended stopping distance occurred. Dealer repaired brakes. Upon leaving the shop the brakes locked up, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
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Abs brakes, when brakes where applied, pedal went nearly to the floor, abs grabbed for a second, vehicle continued to roll, pumped brakes, impact 12:00 position speed , 5mph.
While driving tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard and the vehical continued to still travel. Consumer pressed the brakes again and the vehicle stopped. Dealer has been contacted.
Brake problems.
When roads are wet and upon depressing brakes vehicle would go into a skid. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.