Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/20/2011 | 135000 | 1 | |
| Backing out of my driveway the brake pedal went to the floor, the rear brake lines rusted through. to do the repair the rear calipers needed to be replaced because the both the bleeders and line connections were seized. flash forward one year and now the front lines front hoses and front calipers need the same thing. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2011 | 135000 | ||
| Backing out of my driveway the brake pedal went to the floor, the rear brake lines rusted through. to do the repair the rear calipers needed to be replaced because the both the bleeders and line connections were seized. flash forward one year and now the front lines front hoses and front calipers need the same thing. | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 214190 | 1 | |
| When stopping at stop sign pedal went almost all way to the floor. cycles pedal a few times afterthought coming to a complete stop. still went to floor and heard around like air or water rushing at each push of the brake pedal. upon investigation found leak on top side of main brake line spraying brake fluid in upward direction into rear driverside cab floor. brakeline appears to be pitted with corrosion with large hole. i do not live in a salt air environment. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2012 | 214190 | ||
| When stoping at stop sign pedal went almost all way to the floof. cycles pedal a few times afterthought coming to a complete stop. still went to floor and heard asound like air or water rushing at each push of the brake pedal. upon investigation found leak on top side of main brake line spraying brake fluid in upward direction into rear driverside cab floor. breakline appears to be pitted with corrosion with large hole. i do not live in a salt air environment. | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 137000 | 1 | |
| I could have been killed, as well as the police officer i almost hit at the stoplight and the people in cross traffic i would have pushed him into, when my brakes failed due to rusted out brake lines. no warning lights to tell me there was a problem and still no warning light, even though i have no brakes. the only reason i was able to stop is because i was not going the full speed limit due to groceries stacked on the seat beside me; with downshifting to low range one and pumping the brakes repeatedly to gain maybe 5 to 10% pressure, i only stopped about 5 to 10 feet behind the officer. add another 10-15 mph and it would have been impossible to stop. an average driver would have most likely wrecked at full speed. the line burst on the driver's side, under where the door jam starts. all the brake lines are rusted. i've had two 1971 chevy trucks and a 1964 plymouth valiant convertible and not a single one of them ever had a brake line problem. this truck is only 13 years old, very well taken care of, still looks new, regularly complimented on its condition and looks and it almost killed people! *tr | |||
| 11/07/2012 | 137000 | ||
| I could have been killed, as well as the police officer i almost hit at the stoplight and the people in cross traffic i would have pushed him into, when my brakes failed due to rusted out brake lines. no warning lights to tell me there was a problem and still no warning light, even though i have no brakes. the only reason i was able to stop is because i was not going the full speed limit due to groceries stacked on the seat beside me; with downshifting to low range one and pumping the brakes repeatedly to gain maybe 5 to 10% pressure, i only stopped about 5 to 10 feet behind the officer. add another 10-15 mph and it would have been impossible to stop. an average driver would have most likely wrecked at full speed. the line burst on the driver's side, under where the door jam starts. all the brake lines are rusted. i've had two 1971 chevy trucks and a 1964 plymouth valiant convertible and not a single one of them ever had a brake line problem. this truck is only 13 years old, very well taken care of, still looks new, regularly complimented on its condition and looks and it almost killed people! | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 258716 | 1 | |
| On oct. 10 2012, a car stop real fast in front of me and i had to apply my brakes. they did not work, went a around her and still could not stop. went through red light,dodging traffic. if i didn't know how to handle my truck i would have hit 6 different cars. i made it through that, went into parking lot still could not stop. i was head for a business and if i did not turn the wheel when i did i would have gone right into it. i hit a tree so i could stop. upon checking the brake lines we found out that they we rusted through. not only are the brake lines but the fuel lines are also like this. i love the truck but gm should do something about this. if i didn't know how tho drive there would have been several people killed that day, thank god i had someone watching over me on that day. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2012 | 258716 | ||
| On oct. 10 2012, a car stop real fast in front of me and i had to apply my brakes. they did not work, went a around her and still could not stop. went through red light,dodging traffic. if i didnt know how to handle my truck i would have hit 6 different cars. i made it through that, went into parking lot still could not stop. i was head for a business and if i did not turn the wheel when i did i would have gone right into it. i hit a tree so i could stop. upon checking the brake lines we found out that they we rusted through. not only are the brake lines but the fuel lines are also like this. i love the truck but gm should do something about this. if i didn't know how tho drive there would have been several people killed that day, thank god i had someone watching over me on that day. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 170000 | 1 | |
| Coming home from vermont and 6 miles a way abs light came on,came to a stop sign and brake peddle went to floor i was pulling a u-haul trailer,got to where i was going and looked under and saw brake line was rusted, nice size hole. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 170000 | ||
| Coming home from vermont and 6 miles a way abs light came on,came to a stop sign and brake peddle went to floor i was pulling a u-haul trailer,got to where i was going and looked under and saw brake line was rusted,nice size hole | |||
| 09/16/2012 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Was moving the truck into garage to change oil.. hit brakes and pedal dropped a bit, brake fluid from rusted out line just below drivers floorboard. i've heard there was an issue with these...this is not the first line to go..this is a bad design. i live in northern indiana...part of the salt belt. *tr | |||
| 09/16/2012 | 64000 | ||
| Was moving the truck into garage to change oil.. hit brakes and pedal dropped a bit, brake fluid from rusted out line just below drivers floorboard. i've heard there was an issue with these...this is not the first line to go..this is a bad design. i live in northern indiana...part of the salt belt. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 129726 | 1 | |
| 1999 chevrolet 1500 experiencing problems with the brakes.*mr customer stated abs light kicks on when applying the brake and vehiche will not come to a complete stop. removed both front senors, reinstalled and rechecked, ok. *bf | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/26/2003 | 47400 | 3 | |
| Abs brake module / motor pump failure abs light comes on and stays on and motor underneath truck runs all the time. had to disconnect the 60 amp fuse to stop the motor /pump | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/07/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 10/02/1999 |
| The abs went out on my 1999 chevrolet siverado, dealer states can't keep part on shelf(so many going out). dealer wants $1200 plus installation. many friends have same. 40,000 miles and winters here, not safe to let my wife drive w/children in truck. driving without abs at this time. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/07/2011 | 69850 | ||
| On 11-10-11 i purchashed a preowned silverado 1500 ls truck from champion chevrolet,3606 bristol highway, johnson city, tn 37602. i was unable to try out the truck until they repaired a leaking brake line which i was advised had rusted.. after purchase i got it home and was examining the under frame assemblies and found all the steel brake lines are rusting prematuraly. the dealer had installed a patch line where the rust rupture had been. the truck is otherwise rust free and in excellent condition. i realize there is no warranty of fitness of purpose under the uniform commercial code from the dealer or gm on this vehicle, but there is liability for defective design which survives to subsequent owners. i plan to tow a cargo trailer with the truck and am afraid there will be further brake line failure which could cause serious injury and property damage. i've now learned this problem is widespread with these vehicles and strongly urge a recall in order to protect the driving public and the owners of these defective trucks. | |||
| 06/05/2011 | 161458 | ||
| I was slowing up to stop at the stoplight and was close to stopping when suddenly my brake pedal went completely down to the floor and i had no brakes. fortunately i was going slow and managed to come to a rolling stop. i had to call for a tow truck to take my van to a repair shop. they found a corroded and leaking brake line. they told me that the rest of the brakelines were also very corroded badly and would like also need replaced due to the corrosion. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 92000 | ||
| 1999 chevy silverado 1500. moving vehicle in driveway, pressed brake pedal, went all the way to floor. upon inspection found multiple corrosion points in steel brake line, that resulted in holes in the line. two corrosion points/holes located in the clips that hold brake line in place. one clip inside the main engine compartment, another on top of the frame where line leaves engine compartment going to rear of vehicle. | |||
| 06/05/2011 | 161458 | ||
| I was slowing up to stop at the stoplight and was close to stopping when suddenly my brake pedal went completely down to the floor and i had no brakes. fortunately i was going slow and managed to come to a rolling stop. i had to call for a tow truck to take my van to a repair shop. they found a corroded and leaking brake line. they told me that the rest of the brakelines were also very corroded badly and would like also need replaced due to the corrosion. | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 92000 | ||
| 1999 chevy silverado 1500. moving vehicle in driveway, pressed brake pedal, went all the way to floor. upon inspection found multiple corrosion points in steel brake line, that resulted in holes in the line. two corrosion points/holes located in the clips that hold brake line in place. one clip inside the main engine compartment, another on top of the frame where line leaves engine compartment going to rear of vehicle. | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 111000 | ||
| When pulling up to a stop light at a congested intersection, i applied the brakes and the pedal went clear to the floor. after inspection i noticed i had a broken break line. upon closer inspection it appeared that several were very corroted and appear ready to break at any given time. the truck is not a daily driver and i average less than 8,000 miles a year on it | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 92000 | ||
| 1999 chevy silverado 1500. moving vehicle in driveway, pressed brake pedal, went all the way to floor. upon inspection found multiple corrosion points in steel brake line, that resulted in holes in the line. two corrosion points/holes located in the clips that hold brake line in place. one clip inside the main engine compartment, another on top of the frame where line leaves engine compartment going to rear of vehicle. | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 111000 | ||
| When pulling up to a stop light at a congested intersection, i applied the brakes and the pedal went clear to the floor. after inspection i noticed i had a broken break line. upon closer inspection it appeared that several were very corroted and appear ready to break at any given time. the truck is not a daily driver and i average less than 8,000 miles a year on it | |||
| 10/14/2011 | 92000 | ||
| 1999 chevy silverado 1500. moving vehicle in driveway, pressed brake pedal, went all the way to floor. upon inspection found multiple corrosion points in steel brake line, that resulted in holes in the line. two corrosion points/holes located in the clips that hold brake line in place. one clip inside the main engine compartment, another on top of the frame where line leaves engine compartment going to rear of vehicle. | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 111000 | ||
| When pulling up to a stop light at a congested intersection, i applied the brakes and the pedal went clear to the floor. after inspection i noticed i had a broken break line. upon closer inspection it appeared that several were very corroted and appear ready to break at any given time. the truck is not a daily driver and i average less than 8,000 miles a year on it | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 130670 | ||
| Pulled into a shopping center parking lot from highway. drove approximately100ft., when the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to floorboard. i was able to slow down and pull into a parking space and stop. looked for any signs of leaking brake fluid but did not see any. i was able to make it home (about 2 miles). upon arriving home i noticed large amounts of brake fluid in the right front fender well and engine compartment. upon looking further and wiping down excess brake fluid i noticed a heavy drip from steel brakeline next to radiator. have not repaired. | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 135000 | ||
| My 1999 chevy silverado 1500, 2 wheel drive brake lines that run under the drivers seat on the undercarraige are completley rusted and 1 of them blew out today, no crash luckally just momentary panic, a 11 year old vehicle should not be rupturing brake lines from rust. i will have to replce it myself do to monetary reasons and yes i will save the part and take pictures before i touch it. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 2100 | 1000 | 10/27/1998 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was pulsation, and the abs brakes engaged at low speeds, resulting in extended stopping distance. there was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the anti-lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. no repairs have been made.*ak updated 02/07/06. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2003 | 95000 | 2 | |
| Dt: the contact is having a problem with the abs. it is engaging at low speeds at 5 mph. this has been a continuing problem for the past two years. he pulled the abs fuse to get the abs deactivated. the vehicle is running correctly now that the fuse has been removed. he contacted gm, and was informed that there were no recalls on this vehicle. also, he states that the straps on the tailgate are not holding correctly. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | 05/29/2001 | |
| Antilock brake illumination on panel goes on and off for no apparent reason. brakes, rotors and drums were checked, various other problems include,water pump replaced, starter replaced, radiator replaced, heater core problems,alternator replaced, certain illumination lights on radio come on. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 60000 | 10 | 09/07/2002 |
| I own a 1999 chevrolet silverado made in the usa and the abs system fails to stop at 5 mph. the vehicle will not stop and the brake has to be released and preassure reapplied. | |||
| 05/31/2003 | 03/09/1999 | ||
| Abs system went out on my 1999 chevrolet silverado at 60,000 miles. dealership says they are seeing hundreds of these. *nlm | |||
| 54000 | 2 | 04/13/1999 | |
| When the abs engages, it causes the consumer to lose control of the stopping distance without any warning. consumer has to disconnect the fuses. *jg *jb | |||
| 07/10/2002 | 2 | ||
| The abs sensor failure caused the front caliper and the rotor to fail which was replaced. *yh | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Anti-lock brake module failed, resulting in loss of anti-skid brake control.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2002 | 2 | 02/02/2001 | |
| Abs module has gone out twice on vehicle . contacted dealer. *ak. consumer stated the motor wouldnot shut off. *mj | |||
| 04/07/2002 | |||
| Abs pump continually runs, even after engine is shut off. dealer determined part needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer started vehicle and heard noise over top, engine was running. consumer cut engine off, and this other motor was still running. abs light came on, and consumer started smelling an odor. abs motor continued to run without engine running, and key in ignition. contacted dealer, and dealer stated abs motor was burned out.*ak | |||
| 10/26/2001 | |||
| Abs braking system is not working properly. when vehicle travels about 40mph it will slide. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 1 | 03/04/1999 | |
| When appyling abs brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. abs system is inoperable due to a module failure. *ak *jb | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling 60mph on highway and heard a noise. abs braking light came on dashboard. he turned off vehicle, and motor located under driver seat outside of vehicle, controled abs braking system. there was no abs since braking system was detached. *ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 2 | ||
| Consumer was hit from left side by another vehicle. for consumer to avoid crash she swayed and ran into a ditch. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. consumer was driving at about 70 mph. *ak brakes did not respond properly. *yh | |||
| 06/15/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road heard grinding noise when stopping or braking hard. consumer's foot was thrown off when applying the brakes. contacted dealer. they replaced the brakes, and resurfaced rotors' base according to a technical service bulletin. but, consumer is still having the same problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 07/04/1999 | 1 | 07/04/1998 | |
| When brakes are applied they pull to the left most of the time. *ak *mjs | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| While driving at 70 to 80 mph applied the brakes, and they didn't work, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle. *ak | |||
| When applying abs brakes in normal braking conditions vehicle hesitates, causing extended stopping distance, and nearly resulting in a collision. also a grinding and squealing noise occurs in the front end of the vehicle which the dealer states is normal. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/09/1999 | 6 | 01/14/1999 | |
| Anti lock brakes continually fail, several component replacements, however abs unit experiences same failures. | |||
| 01/17/1999 | 4 | 01/14/1999 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed several times, during first activation of brakes they fail almost resulting in several accidents, unable to determine cause. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 12/14/2002 | 33000 | 01/02/2000 | |
| 1999 chevy silverado pickup abs brake problem ebcm module went out on truck at 33,600 miles. this module continues to run after shutting off your truck. drains battery. skids from dry to wet pavment. had to replace on saturday emergency pull over. cost 914.85 i have the module that was taken off truck for verification. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/04/2005 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Failure of antilock brakes. brakes come on at low speeds almost causing accidents. *nm | |||
| 06/10/2004 | 40000 | 1 | 06/14/2003 |
| At about 40,000 miles my abs motor under the drivers seat came on and would not turn off. contacted dealer, they said this was a common problem and the part needed to fix it cost $900. after investigating the problem i found there were thousands of 99 chevy 1500 owners with the exact problem. | |||
| 01/06/2005 | 27000 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| On several different occasions my 1999 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton would have a malfunction with the antilock braking system. the problem would occur when i was braking to stop at an intersection or driving into a parking space. every time the system would have the tendency to increase in speed when applying the brake. at one time it caused very minor damage to a building. every time it was taken in for service at the local chevrolet dealership and cleaning was done to the antilock system. i read about the upcoming investigation into this problem and was interested to see if this will be a recall to repair the problems? | |||
| 06/08/2003 | 42000 | 1 | 01/08/2003 |
| After turning off my truck i heard the abs pump running after removing the key. i called the dealer and was informed that it was a common problem with the abs module. *jb | |||
| 01/29/2003 | 65000 | 1 | |
| The abs module failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.*jb | |||
| 12/14/2002 | 33000 | 01/02/2000 | |
| 1999 chevy silverado pickup abs brake problem ebcm module went out on truck at 33,600 miles. this module continues to run after shutting off your truck. drains battery. skids from dry to wet pavment. had to replace on saturday emergency pull over. cost 914.85 i have the module that was taken off truck for verification. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While driving 30mph brakes operated poorly, resulting in extended stopping distance, also brake pads wore out at 4000 miles.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/19/2003 | 35000 | 2 | 05/17/1999 |
| Contact states: the brakes failed and the consumer ran into a vehicle. the rotors rusted so badly that brakes were not being applied. when he contacted gm. they told him to take it to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the hub assembly. they wouldn't pay for the brakes or the damage done to his truck. just the hub assembly.*ak the ignition system was replaced. *jb | |||
| 06/15/1999 | |||
| While driving down the road heard grinding noise when stopping or braking hard. consumer's foot was thrown off when applying the brakes. contacted dealer. they replaced the brakes, and resurfaced rotors' base according to a technical service bulletin. but, consumer is still having the same problem. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/30/2007 | 96446 | 1 | 05/09/2003 |
| Brake line rust at the anti-lock controller with all other brake lines in like new condition. *jb | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 11/04/1998 | |
| While slowing for stop sigh brakes suddenly went to the floor. no brake failure light came on, nor was there any other warning. left rear emergency brake cable had been rubbing on hydralic line and wore a hole in hydrolic line causing fluid to escape and brakes to fail. there was a recall on front brake hose. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 5 | ||
| While driving at an undetermined speed emergency brake light illuminated. consumer contacted dealership on four separate occasions, but the problem still occurs. *ak | |||