general problems of the 1998 Chevrolet P30

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet P30 truck. The contact stated that while he driving 20-30 mph, the automatic braking system (abs) engaged without warning, causing the vehicle to halt to a complete stop. The contact was able to release the brake and drove the vehicle home where he discovered that the brake pump reservoir seals had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 13,000.

Ltr fm paul hoffman (OH) re the defective auto park/emergency brake system on the 1998 gm Chevrolet p-30. The emergency light had come on. The pressure switch on the hydraulic system had partially failed. (part was replaced and seemed fine) while driving the consumer smelled something burning, he stopped and checked the vehicle but didn't notice anything. The consumer attempted to start the vehicle but it would not move. The dealer checked the hydraulic reservoir to the auto park emergency brake system and found it was nearly empty due to the switch leaking. (the consumer thought he could get home but the problem repeated) the switch was replaced again and there was no auto park emergency light. The examination of the complaint vehicle disclosed that the problems were soley related to improper adjustment of the systems or worn parking brake shoes. A defect safety trend was not identified. General motors corporation agreed to send a safety advisory letter to all owners of these vehicles.