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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 21,089 miles
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The same as NHTSA action number : PE05020 but with a 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
- Saint Albans, VT, USA
Contact states: Trouble with anti lock brake system. The brakes are slow to stop and pulsate. In winter they will hardly stop when brake is pushed. Pedal goes down slow and pulsates. Problem since time of purchase. No work done on brakes to date.
- Corry, PA, USA
When brake is applied at low speeds the anti lock brake system engages. Same problem that has been reported 1999 model.
- Litchifeld, ME, USA
While driving at 30 mph ABS warning light came on. While this light illuminated the ABS motor did not shut off. Consumer had to pull the fuse to shut the ABS off.
- Denver, CO, USA
ABS braking system was operating on fuse, causing motor to run hot. Braking system was operating as manual brakes, ABS system was not working at that time. The dealership was aware of the problem.
- Zebulon, NC, USA
There was a loud squeaking noise coming from the steering area and the ABS light was blinking. The dealer replaced the ABS module.
- Columbiaville, MI, USA
The ABS failed, which caused the brakes to engage when it was not needed.
- Churchville, NY, USA
On many occasion the ABS failed suddenly which caused extended stopping distance. It was later determined that the ABS sensor was faulty.
- Hilton, NY, USA
ABS locked up and consumer was unable to stop vehicle, which caused vehicle to skid. Ts inspection revealed that ABS sensor needed to be replaced. However consumer chose not to have it repaired..
- Marietta, NY, USA
Consumer state while depressing the brakes to come to a slow stop the ABS kicks in causing the brake pedal travel to the floor board in result of an extended stopping distance.
- Olean, NY, USA
ABS would intermittently engage while applying brakes during low speed and dry pavement. Vehicle been to repair shop on three occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
- Rossiter, PA, USA
ABS would engage intermittently during normal braking, causing brake pedal to harden when applied. Vehicle been to dealer, and they were unable to locate cause of problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
- New Berlin, WI, USA
My 1998 Chevrolet pickup seems to have an ongoing problem in the anti-lock brake system. The system activates on dry or wet pavement at slow speeds. It's like a pulsating feeling on the pedal or I like to call it a crunching feel with a noise. It does this about 90% of the time. I have spent over $600 at an independent repair shop with out any real diffrence in the way it works. At this point I have been putting up with the problem wondering if the system will fail. Iwould guess that it takes about 2 to 5 ft. Extra to stop at 5 to 10 mph.
- Fredericktown, OH, USA
When applying brakes on a rough road surface/bump or pot holes it causes extended stopping distance. Vehicle been to dealer on ten occasions, but dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem.
- Vassalboro, ME, USA
Dealer said wheel bearing was out of tolerance causing sensor to engage anti-lock braking which resulted in longer stopping distance. Cannot replace just bearing whole hub unit $300.dealer says right side is going as well.
- Fort Atkinson, WI, USA
Front brake rotors became warped at approximately 15000 miles. They have been removed and machined four times and were replaced the last time. The rotors are now warped again after about 5000 miles. I know of two other people with this model of truck that are experiencing simalar problems.
- Butler, GA, USA
ABS has failed daily no ABS light comes on indicating failure.
- Hartland, MI, USA
Consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and without prior noise vehicle would lock up. Also, there was a grinding noise. Dealership was aware of problem.
- Kaneohe, HI, USA
There are irregularities in speedometer. Speedometer reads faster than actual timed speed, this causes fuel mileage to be false and consumer states it gets the manufacturer out of warranty faster. When ABS are applied, if the rear wheels encounter a bump, the rear brakes stay out of action putting all braking on front wheels.
- Toddville, IA, USA
- Traverse City, MI, USA