general problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K1500

Three problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2014

I have same problem as the rest , only thing is ,there all at the same time, which is right now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2010

Abs engages at low speed resulting in extended stopping distance. Or when stopped and brake pedal depressed vehicle will travel forward unless brake pedal is depressed further.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2006

An unnecessary activation of the abs, the same as described in NHTSA recall #05v379000, has occurred numerous times with my 1997 Chevrolet K1500. I was unaware that this was a common problem, until recently. According to the majority of on-line, chevy owner forums I've read, this is not unusual in pre-1999 chevy trucks, yet recall #05v379000 doesn't cover them. In order to avoid a crash, I've disconnected the abs on my truck. This is clearly a safety issue that should be addressed.




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