Service Brakes Problems of Chevrolet K3500

Chevrolet K3500 owners have reported 40 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Chevrolet K3500

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet K3500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the abs activated and caused the vehicle to continue moving when the brake pedal was depressed. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti   Read details...

The Brake Foundation Components problem

Rear brakes were excessively wearing out every 3-4,000 miles. Brake pedal would go to floor. Would have no rear brakes when they were applied. Had an accident due to lack of rear brakes, on one occasion dealer stated that the rear brakes were metal to metal, the brake pads were scorched, master   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

Put brakes on,brake line broke. Looked at lines all rusted vary bad.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

I purchased a new 2000 chevy 3500 4 door dully. It now has 67,000 miles. The truck has worn out seven sets of brakes and at this moment it needs the 8th set plus the front rotors are cracked from excessive heat and need to be replaced.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The vehicle had several mechanical problems to include the emergency brake, transmission and 4-wheel drive. The consumers vehicle was parked on a hill and the emergency brake failed causing the truck to roll off the hill. The vehicle sustained 15000. 00 dollars worth of damage.   Read details...




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