20 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet K1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the hydraulic antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the year of the vehicle. Updated 1/25/2006.
When coming to complete stop brake pedal jumps up and down and abs motor runs, happens almost regular now.
I noticed in an edition of the minneapolis star-tribune and noticed the recall of the 1999-2002 model years of the Chevrolet silverado pick-ups with the anti-lock brake system with the abs engaging at speeds of 4 to 11 mph and have been experiencing the same problem with my 1998 Chevrolet silverado pick-up truck. Would my truck be eligible for this recall or not??.
Abs activation at speed of less than 10mph on dry pavement when there is no wheel skid. I am concerned that this may be the same problem as is being investigated on 1999-2002 gm pick ups.
On the driver's side the front tire, rim, brakes, and hub fell off the car. The police said they had seen other vehicles where the same thing happened.
When road conditions are wet, the rear brakes on my truck lock-up as the vehicle is coming to a stop. This is a dangerous condition, as it interferes with my ability to control the vehicle during wet conditions. Additionally, when I accelarate from the stop, the rear breaks release with a loud clunking sound. The problem has occurred in the past after going through a car wash, however, the problem did not persist since the wheather conditions at those times were dry. In the last incident, however, the problem persisted since the wheather was rainy and the roads were wet. I am very concerned regarding this problem.
The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet K1500. While driving 10 mph when the brakes engaged, the contact stated the brake pedal was resistant and failed to engage. He had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal in order for them to engage, increasing stopping distance and time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. Updated 06/17/10. The consumer stated the anti-lock brake were working against the brake pedal, not allowing the brakes to be applied. Updated 06/18/10.
Anti-lock brakes- they are activating at low speeds making stopping distance much longer, they also activate when hitting bumps in the road. During ran and snowy time they are activating almost constantly. Can't afford the cost to replace.
Consumer states: when he uses the vehicle in the winter and applies the brakes, he has no idea where the truck is going to go. When he tries to turn it slides right across the road.
Anti-lock brakes activate on dry pavement at a slow, gradual stop. . . 75% of time.
Appears braking system isn't functioning properly at a higher rate of speed.
Abs come on when not warranted. Pedal just hardens up and truck won't stop.
At 5 mph consumer applied brakes abs activated then released, resulting in a front crash. No injuries, damage to vehicle was $ 7000. 00.
Brake pedal would go to the floor when the abs brakes are applied. This would cause an extended stopping distance. An intermittent problem. Sometimes there are no brakes. Has been to dealer numerous times for the problem, but each time the mechanic could not locate problem.
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When driving at speed below 40 mph the abs system is kicking in and locking the brakes up. Front brake rotors sometimes haung up/overheated and the consumer smelled the brakes burning. When consumer turned the key off, front brakes unlocked. Vehicle has been in repair shop five times for the brakes and the abs system. Dealer couln't determine the cause.
The brakes on the rear end just locked for no reason. If it is raining the braking is worse. The back end locks and the vehicle will slide. This occurs on different occasions with out warning. The vehicle has been seen by dealer several times, too many to list. The dealer has never been able to determine the root of the problem. The vehicle was purchased new. No rear braking parts have ever been replaced. On several occasions the vehicle owner has lost control and nearly had an accident.
The anti-lock brakes engage often when braking. I saw an article in our mpls. Star tribune newspaper which someone wrote in with a similar problem, same year vehicle, and said we should contact you for investigation. The brakes basically engage even on dry pavement, moving at slow speeds. We think that these brakes should only be engaging when you are having to stop suddenly and are concerned this may be more of a problem later on. We do have approx 120,000 miles on the vehicle but this has been a problem for a long time now. We were told by a mechanic that his pickup does the same thing and this year is noted for that problem. No need to fix it. I just wanted you to be aware of something we are seeing that we feel is not quite right.
Vehicle vibrates intermittently while driving, vibration is more severe under braking conditions but noticeable when just cruising, this vibration causes the rear end to bounce thus resulting in the abs to activate and extended stopping distance.
Braking power is insufficient, resulting in excessive rotor wear, and extended stopping distance. Also; when the brakes are applied rear wheels lock up, causing the abs system to activate prematurely. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.