1998 Chevrolet Silverado Brakes Problems

“Re: recall # 05v379000 for 1999 through 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pick up trucks. Please be advised that I have a 1998 Silverado chevy truck and I experienced this exact same problem (unwanted anti-lock brake system (ABS) activation) in jan. 2005 five (5) months prior to the recall. I was charged $653.94 to repair my vehicle . I have tried to receive some satisfaction from GM with no results. The vehicle only had 20340 miles on it at that time. I believe the 1998 Silverado trucks should have been included in this recall.”

“Have 1998 chevy Silverado 1500 short-bed v-6 pickup with ABS brake problems. Have researched and found there is a history of this problem. The maker is fully aware of the problem but only recalled 1999 and later models. I don't know how they decided that one, but I do know it has to do with money! In december of 2005, I was in an accident due to the truck brakes failing with the anti-lock pulsing on and I had no braking time and hit another vehicle. It is a well known problem with many gmc truck owners. It's the reason I will never own another gmc product! …”

“Dt: the caller complained about an ABS problem. . At low speeds she heard a noise and the brakes stopped working. She said there was a recall on other years, but this model year was not included. Dealer was out of business, and the manufacturer said there was no recall. The caller stated she already had the brakes fixed, but wanted her vehicle added to recall.”

“The brakes on this truck are spongy and do not stop the vehicle well at all. No repairs done seem to help improve the stopping distance. Worst brake I have ever seen on a vehicle. Definitely not normal.”

“1998 chev Silverado with less than 23,000 mi had to have almost entire break system replaces during an 8 mo. Period in 2004. Replaces drums, pads,master cylinder & had to replace seal to master cylinder due to corrosion. Also, replaced anit-lock brake sensor due to brakes kicking in at low speeds.”