Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows 13 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake master cylinder (four problems).


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

: the contact stated the abs engaged while stopping at speeds of 10mph or less. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

Brake line rusted into on left rear wheel was repaired, every since this happened brake pedal is very spongy stopping power is not what it used to be or should be. I have also replaced front calipers,rotors,pads,master cylinder,powerbrake booster,rear drums, shoes,cylinders,emergency brake cable .   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are engage with no pressure to the brake pedal. (front and right) there is a slight pulsating at 35 mph that gets sharp and acute at 55 mph. Upon inspection right outer disc pad was missing the lower 1 1/2 inch of pad. All brake pads were replaced.   Read details...


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