Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado

Four problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

While traveling on the highway brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2002

When slowing down to a stop there's a grinding noise, brake pedal goes down further than normal, but will stop. Problem is intermittent.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2000

While driving at low speeds, when brakes are applied they don't hold. Then theirs a knocking noise and brakes will engage. The dealership cannot fix the problem. Please provide more details. Ts.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

While the consumer was applying brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor. Took the vehicle to the dealer three times, and the dealer stated the brakes were performing as designed.




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