Hydraulic Parking Brake problems of the 1998 Chevrolet P30

Two problems related to hydraulic parking brake have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet P30. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2002

Auto park/emergency brake, system on gm p-30 chassis pressure switch goes out applying the emergency brake either, while moving or parked. At moving speeds it immediately stops you in seconds potentially allowing someone to crash into you from behind because of the sudden stop. Many owners have had this problem, they are on the internet asking for help and don't know where to go. This is serious!!!.

2 Hydraulic Parking Brake problem

The hydraulic auto park brake system failed. Vehicle had to be repaired twice. On second repair swiches, relays and the pump were replaced. However, problem still exist, the pump runs excessively and the light stays on intermittently.


Other Parking Brake related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet P30

Hydraulic Parking Brake problems
2
Parking Brake problems
1
Conventional Parking Brake problems
1


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