Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet Silverado 1500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

- the contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The 1999 model had a safety recall on the abs system. The contact was told that the safety recall did not apply to this vehicle due to the VIN. . The contact stated that at a low speed the abs system would just turn on.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 1998 1500 chevy silverado. While driving 35 mph the brakes failed. The brake lines are rusted and the brake warning indicator light was illuminated. The dealer has not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 59,000. Updated 01-11-08.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brakes repeatedly failed. The hubs, calipers, rotors, and the master cylinder were repaired three separate occasions. Whenever the brakes were depressed, they would vibrate violently and seize.   Read details...


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