Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 04/02/2005 | ||
| When pushing the brake pedal, there is a resistance, a grinding noise, and truck does not stop. if you let off the pedal and immediately push it again, problem is stopped. very stressful driving this truck, which is our only vehicle at this time. numerous times we have almost rear ended cars or hit buildings in parking spaces. we took it to a garage, they replaced both rear calipers at $375.00, before i even pulled out of the parking lot the brakes did it again. now we can't afford to replace the abs sensor due to the caliper bill. we live in kentucky, why weren't we included in the recall? if ohio and indiana get snow, so do we and they were in the recall. | |||
| 01/07/2003 | |||
| While applying the brake, the abs braking system appear on the panel. without brakes, the abs motor continue to run until the consumer disconnected the system. dealer is aware of the problem. ph | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| While traveling on the highway the abs braking light appear on the dashboard. there is no antilock brake .please fill in additional information, dealer is aware of the problem. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/25/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 11/20/1999 |
| Abs module has gone bad on 1999 silverado extended cab. this is a computer component and stops truck from braking properly. causes truck to go sideways if suddenly have to use brakes.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes activate at under 10 miles an hour on drive pavement causing stoping distance to significantly increase. several times had a near accident. chevy cleaned and repaired front wheel speed sensors and then replaced the left front. total cost of repairs was $650 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 70693 | ||
| 1999 chevy silverado p/u had rusty brake lines causing total brake failure. spent over $5000 at dealer to correct problem. all hydraulic lines had to be replaced. gm refused to reimburse me for any of the repairs or repair brakes to my satisfaction. | |||
| 01/06/2010 | 150000 | ||
| My brakes went out while driving my 1999 gm pickup. i was lucky to stop without an injury. i had to replace all my brake lines. this was a cost of $2,073.00 dollars. i am a disabled veteran on a fixed income. i do plan to send a letter to gm about this issue. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Recalls claimed to be done, i've never taken truck in for recalls. chevolet refuses to release where recalls were completed at. *nm | |||
| 01/30/2006 | 86000 | 50 | 08/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at speeds below 5 mph. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 2/13/2006 - *nm | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 75000 | 200 | 09/01/1998 |
| Dt: hydraulic brakes problem 09/04 brake pedal is very stiff at low speeds. this causes extended stopping distance. a mechanic friend states it is the speed sensor in the anti-lock brake system. no warning. happens in any conditions. intermittent, happens under normal braking conditions. permanent. can't depress, the consumer must pump the brakes when attempting to stop at lows speeds. the brakes have serviced regularly as well as the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2004 | 0 | 0 | 01/09/2001 |
| [1] brakeing seemed to be erratic so i went to a dealer to have it checked out.upon inspection it was found that the rear brakeing system was rusted to the point of a critical condition.[2]life threatening. [3]dealer replaced rotors,disks&pads on both rear wheels. | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 48000 | 50 | 03/24/1999 |
| At speeds under 7 miles per hour when the brakes are applied the anti-lock system engages and will not allow the brakes to work (no brakes whats so ever and the truck keeps rolling without any stopping effects at all). *ak | |||
| 11/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. took vehicle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/17/2002 | 71500 | 0 | 07/10/2001 |
| Abs light come on. abs motor began to buzz and would not stop when the engine was shut off. i had to take the fuse out that was for the abs brakes. the brake light and abs light stay on the dash. i recently had valid break issues and i was not able to tell due to the staying on continually. *nlm | |||
| While driving, the owner heard a buzzing sound and then the abs light illuminated. the engine of the abs brakes continued running even after the owner pulled over. the manufacture has issued a recall for the 2000 models for abs brakes. the owner feels that the recall should also involve the 1999 trucks due to the similarity in failure. please describe details. ts | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 1 | 05/16/2001 | |
| While driving abs went out, and consumer could only use the regular brakes.*aka concern arose when consumer was informed that there have been numerous problems with the abs with these vehicles. consumer feels a recall should be issued. *jg | |||
| 01/22/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Abs warning light came on and abs pump would not shut off with iginition key removed. $975 for. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| Brakes were working, but brake light came on dashboard dealership's mechanic told consumer that braking modular system failed. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at about 70 mph abs light came on, and abs motor continued to run, won't shut off. battery terminal burned off as a result of abs failure. dealer has been contacted. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate the problem.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The truck has been to the dealer often and they admited they could not guarntee they have fixed the front end the service mgr crossed his fingers and with a response that he hope so we dont drive the truck often for fear of an accident either the wheels locking up or the brakes failing, he said they tighted a bolt on the subframe and that fixed the front end but a gm engr told me that truck does not have a subframe only vehicles with unibodies use subframes, i have documented all services and responses if needed. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1999 | 30 | 04/01/1999 | |
| This vehicle will not stop when going over bumps or rumble strips or potholes.i have spoken with several dealerships and some know of the problem but have not recieved a recall to correct this situation. this is very serious since it requires an additional 30 to 50 feet of stopping distance.i leave an extraordinary didtance between myself and the vehicle in front of me for fear that i will have to make an ordiary stop just when there road gets bumpy. | |||
| When vehicle is turned off electric module for the abs does not shut off. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes soft, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected the vehicle on several occasions, and has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 69500 | 1 | 07/15/1999 |
| Antilock brakes wants to engage at low speeds and the front drivers seat released when stopping causing thrust forward. *nm | |||
| 12/15/2005 | 69500 | 1 | 07/15/1999 |
| Antilock brakes wants to engage at low speeds. *nm | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 56000 | 1 | 11/01/2002 |
| Abs motor control unit failure, after seeing many complaints on the web i am reporting it here. abs warning light came on and pump motor started running. even when turning off the motor, the unit still runs. abs failure. had to pull fuse to stop, now driving without abs and abs and brake warning lights are on. $1000 - $1500 to repair problem, will most likely drive without abs for a long time. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 10/11/2007 | 3 | ||
| Many complaints with this vehicle may get long but i am not sure as where to send them all.#1 window regulator failed three times, the first time i had to pay the full amount to get it fixed as the company recommended by the dealer went bankrupt before the warranty was up, i was never contacted about this. #2 broke two more, times dealer picked up cost on the second time but not on the third time the window is taped up as the dealer said they won't fix it as the 1 year warranty was up. anti lock sensor was only cleaned and is still acting up truck lurches after stops. dealer said that they probably won't do anything as they already cleaned the sensors. the truck was purchased used and i did not notice the bed on the truck had been repaired. it looks like it sits a little lower now on one side the service rep said there were spot welds where there shouldn't be but wouldn't comment beyond that. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 03/04/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Condition of pads unknown at purchase. pads replaced after 3,357 miles. pads replaced again after 1,900 miles. rotors also had to be replaced after pads wore out and dug 1/8 into rotors, which also had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| Front brake pads are prematurely wearing out. the pads have been replaced twice in within 30,000 miles. dealer states that this is normal. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/22/1999 | 1 | ||
| Rotors warped. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/22/2006 | 87830 | 1 | 09/27/2002 |
| After changing all four brake rotors and brake pads because they were badly rusted, my brakes failed soon after leaving home . a pin hole leak developed in the brake line because of rust. the leak was in a place that was not accessible by me. i had to have the vehicle towed to a dealer for repairs. they found four badly rusted brake lines and replaced all four at a cost of $953.16. the towing charges were covered by my allstate auto club. i forget to request the old parts. i was fortunate the failure occurred shortly after leaving home and did not cause an accident like the failure of the rusted brake line in my 1988 chevy truck caused. i rear ended a car in that incident. *jb | |||
| Brake line on both front wheel is located 1/2 inch away from wheel , driver and passenger wheels cut into the brake line, causing loss of brakes. *ak | |||