Consumer Complaint Detail
CHEVROLET TRUCK / M/L VAN / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004300988 | Incident Date: Sep, 23 2004 |
| Consumer's City: LAKEWOOD | Consumer's State: CO |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: GM PRODUCTS DIV. GM CORP. |
| Model Name: M/L VAN | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1GCGK29R9WE | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 27 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 03 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving over a bridge with anti-lock brakes applied when i ran over an expansion joint in the bridge the brake pressure went completely away and i had no braking power. this has happened several times also when hitting bumps in the roadway with the brakes applied. called a chevrolet dealer and was told this is common. had an independent mechanic check braking system and was told the anti-lock system was not going to work even if we spent the $2700.00 gm wanted for all new components to the system. i cannot come to a fast stop with this braking system, yet my old truck ( a 1978 chevy k-10 silverado ) never once had a braking problem. this newer truck ( a 1998 k-2500 silverado ) has had nothing but brake problems. i have also been told that many, many mechanics all over the country are disconnecting the abs systems and their customers are really much happier and safer. if you cannot stop and you hit someone because the brakes are not functioning properly then i would say we have a problem.*ak |