Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K3500

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K3500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake fluid (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet K3500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Chevrolet K3500

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

While coming off a ramp to an intersection at about 60 mph, went to put on brakes and back wheels bounced. Pedal went to the floor and came right back. Consumer was stopped in the middle of the intersection.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid problem

Defective gear box is causing steering to become loose. In addition, brake fluid is leaking, causing a loss of brakes/ tires wore out in a short duration of time.   Read details...

The Brake Pedal And Linkage problem

While driving and upon making a stop the brake pedal went completely to the floor. Vehicle then surged forward. It felt as if something disengaged, and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Chevrolet K3500 model year vehicles:



K3500 Service Bulletins
K3500 Safety Recalls
K3500 Defect Investigations