Parking Brake Problems of Chevrolet K1500

Chevrolet K1500 owners have reported 5 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Chevrolet K1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Parking Brake problems
5

Parking Brake problem #1

Upon taking my truck to get inspected, I was informed the emergency brake was completely shot. I took the trcuk to the dealer to get it replaced and was then told that all four brakes were gone (down to the rotors). The truck only has 42,000 miles and was not driven that hard since purchased.

Parking Brake problem #2

When shifting into neutral to test the emergency the brakes, the vehicle rolled forward. The brakes failed to hold the vehicle. The dealer stated that this was normal.

Parking Brake problem #3

While vehicle was parked on incline parking brake failed, and caused the vehicle to roll back. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Evoq filed state farm agent mark carr 21 tygarg valley mall fairmont west virginia, 26555 304-216-8569.

Parking Brake problem #4

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the emergency brakes. Owner will apply the emergency brake and the vehicle will continue to roll forward or backward. The emergency brake will not hold it's position when applied.

Parking Brake problem #5

Rear emergency brake chafing on a support bracket and cut through the shield and starting fraying the steel cable. Mjs.



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