1997 Chevrolet Pickup Brakes Problems

“At slow speeds aproximatly 5-10 MPH the antilock system kicks in and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.mostly coming to a slow stop such as in a parking lot.I hear the ABS motor running and the brake pedal drops the vehicle then feels as though it is not going to stop in time.this is on a good traction surface and there is no wheel lock up.it seems to act up almost every stop for days and then I may not have it occur for a few days then it returns.”

“Our dealership and general motors help desk indicated that because the vehicle's mileage is beyond the extended warranty criteria, they do not want to fix the vacuum brake boosters even though there have been problems with the GM trucks as reported in the detroit free press on june 29, 2001. Is there anything we can do or anyone to contact regarding the problem? Will the manufacturer (GM) pay for this defect? Or does it have to be a recall?”

“While making a right turn steering wheel will suddenly pull hard to right, almost as if someone grabbed wheel and pulled it. I do not remember having this problem until I had brake trouble at around 58,000 miles. The front pads were replaced, rotors resurfaced, and packed front wheel bearings. After having the brakes fixed, I still have the problem of the steering pulling to the right while making a right turn. Seem to have the same problem with a 1997 gmc, yukon.”

“While backing out of a parking space at a local convience store the vacuum booster failed. This caused the brake pedal to be extremely rigid. My wife wa driving at the time and had (3 months prior) undergone back sugery. It caused he tremendous pain to force the brake pedal down in order to stop. She proceeded to park the vehicle and call me. (at home) I inspected the truck and determined the booster had in fact failed. ( I am an auto technician by trade) the booster was replaced ($168) and the brake problem was alieveated. …”

“The brakes have been acting up for about 9 months. When I took the truck to have the brakes fixed, the mechanic said a recall has been made on this truck but has not been sent out. He charged me for a new brake job on the front brakes but the problem still exists. I took the truck back twice and he went through everthing again but I still have a problem. I saw a recall on some '97 chevy vehicles on the news but have never received a recall notice. Is there a problem with the brakes on this truck? Please let me know. Thank you. Rw.”