Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. the contact was traveling between 5 and 10 mph when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times. the dealer stated that the antilock brake system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. sm. | |||
| 07/15/2008 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500. the contact was traveling 5 to 10 mph when the brakes were depressed but the vehicle failed to stop properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six times. the dealer confirmed the antilock brake system needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin failed to qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number:05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. rds | |||
| 06/18/2012 | 68000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, she applied the brakes and the pedal depressed to the floor. the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance during the failure. the contact also stated that the failure occurred moments after taking the vehicle through a car wash. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that brake fluid was leaking from the brake lines. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brake lines needed to be replaced due to severe corrosion. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 68,000. sm. | |||
| 06/16/2012 | 56454 | ||
| While driving on my way home my brakes went to the floor and i almost hit another car. i was almost home and was able to get into the driveway. under the truck there was brake fluid spraying out and the lines are rusted out. i am going to have to replace all my brake lines because they are rusted every where. the frame also has rust every where.i am taking pictures of under the truck. | |||
| 03/13/2004 | 4500 | ||
| Since day 1 with this vehicle the brakes have been noticeably weak. in emergency stop situations or near emergency stop situations requiring a quick stop when i am standing with full pressure on the brake pedal, this vehicle fails to respond as expected. it's as if only half the brakes are working as the vehicle eases to a stop only slightly better than normal braking. | |||
| 04/06/2012 | 54683 | ||
| My wife and i were commuting to work the morning of 4/6/2012. a car in front of us put their blinker on to turn left...i applied the brake and to my surprise the brakes failed!! there was absolutely no warning that there was a problem and with the low miles of the truck and being the original owner i knew that proper maintenance of this vehicle has been done. by the grace of god i was able to barely miss hitting this vehicle at a speed of 45mph. if the car had to have come to a complete stop i would have no doubt plowed into the rear of the car with more than likely resulting in very serious injuries. after the incident and taking the truck to the garage i have learned that this is somewhat becoming a common occurence with certain gm vehicles produced between 1999 and 2003. this must be made public before more incidents happen resulting in injuries and fatalities taking place!! | |||
| 03/13/2004 | 4500 | ||
| Since day 1 with this vehicle the brakes have been noticeably weak. in emergency stop situations or near emergency stop situations requiring a quick stop when i am standing with full pressure on the brake pedal, this vehicle fails to respond as expected. it's as if only half the brakes are working as the vehicle eases to a stop only slightly better than normal braking. | |||
| 04/06/2012 | 54683 | ||
| My wife and i were commuting to work the morning of 4/6/2012. a car in front of us put their blinker on to turn left...i applied the brake and to my surprise the brakes failed!! there was absolutely no warning that there was a problem and with the low miles of the truck and being the original owner i knew that proper maintenance of this vehicle has been done. by the grace of god i was able to barely miss hitting this vehicle at a speed of 45mph. if the car had to have come to a complete stop i would have no doubt plowed into the rear of the car with more than likely resulting in very serious injuries. after the incident and taking the truck to the garage i have learned that this is somewhat becoming a common occurence with certain gm vehicles produced between 1999 and 2003. this must be made public before more incidents happen resulting in injuries and fatalities taking place!! | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 120000 | ||
| Brake line rusted out. started the truck and when i pushed on the pedal it went to the floor. i lived in indiana for 8 years of owning the truck. i have lived in florida for the last two years. all lines from the front of the truck to the abs modulator are rusted. the rear line is ok. the problem is exacerbated by running the lines where they are. the fuel lines appear to have a similar problem but have not yet failed. | |||