Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V379000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1999 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1353718 | 09/22/2005 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. this condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. this recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. the recall began september 22, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05068. gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005. gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 00V055000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1999 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 10674 | 03/27/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/28/2000 | 02/29/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (abs) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. this clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. if misalignment occurs, eventually the abs would be non-functional. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 00013.owner notification began march 27, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 00X001000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | X | 777873 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/23/2000 | 08/24/2000 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1/2 ton light duty pickup trucks. on certain trucks, failure to follow the service procedure set forth in the service manual for removal of the front brake caliper can result in movement of the front brake hose relative to its knuckle mounting bracket. if this movement results in increased length between the bracket and the banjo fitting that attaches to the brake caliper, it is possible for the brake hose to come in contact with the wheel rim. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This contact with the wheel rim could, in time, cause the brake hose to become worn to the point that brake fluid leakage could occur. if this occurred, loss of front brakes is possible. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach a notice label to the front brake hoses stating that the calipers must be supported when removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm has decided to conduct a service program to install a label on the hose with warning and recommendations to support the brake calipers when removing them.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V345000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1999 to 06/30/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1383922 | 02/05/2001 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/30/2000 | 10/30/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. if contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. the brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. if this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. if there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. if there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 5, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3455 | 10017232 | Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 10/28/2005 | ||
| 05068 | 09/01/2005 | 10016715 | Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion. *tt | 09/28/2005 | |
| 020525002 | 06/01/2002 | 634839 | Subject regarding revised wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt | 10/09/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 040523005 | 06/01/2004 | 10012141 | Availability of rear wheel mud flaps to reduce debris build-up on rear brake calipers and/or rear wheels. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040523001A | 10/01/2004 | 040523001 | 10011125 | Low brake pedal, red brake light on, brake system warning message on. *tt updated *eh | 01/03/2005 |
| 02053 | 01/01/2004 | 3080 | 10007739 | Information on resurfacing the park brake portion of the rear brake rotor. *tt | 07/09/2004 |
| 000523005B | 06/01/2003 | 000523005A | 10002132 | Right rear inner brake pad wear. various modles including the 2004 silverado and sierra. *tt | 08/13/2003 |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618104 | Exhibiting front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00093 | 01/01/2001 | 618102 | Subject pertaining to front brake pipe contact with body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 030525007 | 05/01/2009 | 030525007D | 10004310 | Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface). *tt updated 10/23/09. *pe | 12/02/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 040525002B | 11/01/2005 | 040525002C | 10008659 | Anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. *tt update. *tt | 08/13/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 180202 | 02/18/2002 | 629811 | Customers may comment about a brake squeak or a noise, particularly after a cold soak and on the first brake application. *tt | 04/09/2002 | |
| 00093 | 01/12/2001 | 618115 | Subject regarding a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill. *jb | 04/04/2001 | |
| 00024 | 02/21/2001 | 617530 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign - front brake hose abrasion. *tt | 03/19/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||
| PE05020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/2005 | 09/13/2005 | UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION | 05V379000 | |
| In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted abs activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. the population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). the corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA11001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure. of the890 total complaints for brake pipe corrosion identified, 761 were located in salt belt states (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).the complaint rate per 100,000 vehicles sold is significantly higher in the salt belt, 43.0, compared with 3.0 for the remaining states.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints, the brake pipe failure has allegedly occurred suddenly, with no warning to the driver (i.e., no brake warning light), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 26 of these incidents, the increase in stopping distance that resulted was alleged as a factor in a crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.an engineering analysis has been opened for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | 01/05/2011 | Brake line corrosion failure | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject vehicles were designed to meet the hydraulic circuit partial failure requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards 105 and 135, light vehicle brake systems; and (3) should a brake fluid leak occur for any reason, the brake system malfunction indicator lamp (mil) would illuminate and warn the driver before the brake fluid level was low enough to cause a loss of line pressure.odi's and gm's analysis indicates that 85 percent of the complaints occurred on vehicles used primarily in states that use salt on the roads during winter months (connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).overall the complaint rates per 100,000 vehicles for salt belt states is 43.0 and non-salt belt is 3.0.in approximately 25 percent of the complaints the brake pipe failure occurred suddenly, with no warning (i.e., no mil, brake fluid loss warning), and resulted in extended stopping distances.in 30 of these the increase in stopping distance that resulted was a factor in the crash and in 10 others the vehicle was intentionally steered off the road or into another lane of travel in order to avoid a crash.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea11-001) for subject vehicles sold or currently registered in salt belt states to further assess the scope, frequency and safety risks associated with sudden failures of corroded brake pipes that can result in decreased brake effectiveness. odi will continue to gather information on subject vehicles outside the salt belt as well. | ||||||
| PE10010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/30/2010 | Brake line failure due to corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) received a defect petition on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4wd pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.the petitioner alleged a sudden loss of brake effectiveness and extended stopping distance after a corroded brake burst during a brake application. odi has received 110 owner complaints for my 1999 through 2003 chevrolet and gmc c/k series pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, including 3 involving my 2003 2500 series heavy-duty pickup trucks.the complaints allege the loss of braking effectiveness due to brake line rupture because of corrosion.in 37 of these complaints, the brake line failure was confirmed by a dealer inspection.three complaints allege that corroded brake line failure resulted in a crash.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to determine the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact inspected the vehicle while parked and noticed that the brake lines were corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the brake lines would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact inspected the vehicle while parked and noticed that the brake lines were corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated that the brake lines would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 12/15/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact inspected the vehicle while parked and noticed the brake lines were corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic stated the brake lines would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. da | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 180000 | ||
| My wife and i drove our truck to town about 10 miles. i noticed the brake pedal felt spongy so we finished our buisness and drove home, when we pulled into the drive the brake pedal went to the floor. but we were able to get it stopped. i checked the fluid level and it was empty so i put some fluid in and ask my wife to push brake pedal as i looked around. i saw brake fluid spraying out from under the cab on the drivers side. i got under it and saw the brake lines were leaking and they were really rusted. it looked liked the brake line ruptured due to corrosion. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, he applied the brakes and there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) however the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 127,000. mah | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 86000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, he was having problems with the brake engaging at short stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. the contact stated the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) however the repairs were not done properly. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 127,000. dr | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 115230 | ||
| Brake line corroded to the point of failure | |||
| 09/16/2012 | 155289 | 1 | |
| Found a puddle of brake fluid on the driveway below the driver's side door. inspection revealed that the brake lines that run along the frame rail below the driver's side door are completely rusted/corroded, and are leaking brake fluid. vehicle is unsafe to drive until repaired. this is an extremely serious safety issue, and needs to be addressed immediately. *tr | |||
| 09/16/2012 | 155289 | ||
| Found a puddle of brake fluid on the driveway below the driver's side door. inspection revealed that the brake lines that run along the frame rail below the driver's side door are completely rusted/corroded, and are leaking brake fluid. vehicle is unsafe to drive until repaired. this is an extremely serious safety issue, and needs to be addressed immediately. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| I applied my brakes to slow down for the three cars stopping in the lane ahead of me. i started to decelerate and then all of a sudden my brake pedal went to the floor and i had to swerve to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. luckily there was no one in the other lane (same direction) so there was no accident but i had to then push the brake all the way to the floor going 10 mph for minimum stopping power. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I applied my brakes to slow down for the three cars stopping in the lane ahead of me. i started to decelerate and then all of a sudden my brake pedal went to the floor and i had to swerve to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. luckily there was no one in the other lane (same direction) so there was no accident but i had to then push the brake all the way to the floor going 10 mph for minimum stopping power. | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal went to the floor. 9-4-12 another brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal to the floor. someone needs to do something about this!!!!! *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I applied my brakes to slow down for the three cars stopping in the lane ahead of me. i started to decelerate and then all of a sudden my brake pedal went to the floor and i had to swerve to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. luckily there was no one in the other lane (same direction) so there was no accident but i had to then push the brake all the way to the floor going 10 mph for minimum stopping power. | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 162000 | ||
| Brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal went to the floor. 9-4-12 another brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal to the floor. someone needs to do something about this!!!!! | |||
| 09/01/2012 | |||
| I applied my brakes to slow down for the three cars stopping in the lane ahead of me. i started to decelerate and then all of a sudden my brake pedal went to the floor and i had to swerve to avoid rear-ending the car in front of me. luckily there was no one in the other lane (same direction) so there was no accident but i had to then push the brake all the way to the floor going 10 mph for minimum stopping power. | |||
| 07/17/2012 | 162000 | ||
| Brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal went to the floor. 9-4-12 another brake line failure due to corrosion. no brakes at all pedal to the floor. someone needs to do something about this!!!!! | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Abs sensor engages at low speeds every single time the brakes are applied between 3 mph and 10 mph. multiple replacements, and recall warranty have not fixed this issue. lawyers are being contacted. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 60000 | ||
| Abs sensor engages at low speeds every single time the brakes are applied between 3 mph and 10 mph. multiple replacements, and recall warranty have not fixed this issue. lawyers are being contacted | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 124086 | 1 | |
| Brake pedal went to the floor while backing my boat trailer at a boat launch. all lines are rotted where they are fastened to drivers side inner frame. brake line blew near gas tank where it is fastened to inner side of frame. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 124086 | ||
| Brake pedal went to the floor while backing my boat trailer at a boat launch. all lines are rotted where they are fastened to drivers side inner frame. brake line blew near gas tank where it is fastened to inner side of frame. | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 4000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the vehicle anti-lock system engaged without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 4000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the vehicle anti-lock system engaged without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 4000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the vehicle anti-lock system engaged without any warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. pm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/09/2007 | 55000 | 3 | 12/06/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while maneuvering through a parking lot at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it went all the way down to the floor. he attempted to apply the brake a second time and the failure recurred. he exited the vehicle and noticed brake fluid on the ground. the vehicle was towed and the mechanic informed him that the brake line had failed. the failure occurred in sunny and dry weather conditions. the contact would like a zone representative to inspect the vehicle. the # of cylinders was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 55,000. | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 92000 | 20 | 06/10/2000 |
| Chevy silverado z71 4x4 in november 2005, i had an accident due to the abs not functioning correctly, while pulling into a parking space lightly applying my brakes the abs started to chatter and i could not stop fast enough and hit a light poll with the right side fender and bumper. i got out to look to see why i slid, but the surface was clean and dry. i was puzzled, on the drive home it happened again this time coming to a stop and again lightly applying the brakes the abs shuttered, this time stopping into cross intersection traffic. i was now scared and the slower i drove the worse it was, i approched a school zone in my neighborhood and a child ran accross the street and again i braked but i could not stop quick enough and struck this child, not seriously but enough to knock him down. i got home parked the truck and have not driven it since. i have not taken it to the shop because last year i spent a lot of money at the chevy dealer getting a complete brake job, and several service items costing thousands and i was just tapped out and i figured i would wait till i get some money. i heard the other night on the new about a recall on this very issue so i contacted my dealer and they stated that my vin number (2gcek19t1y1332631) is not included in the recall for the abs speed sensor problem. scott wieduwilt | |||
| 12/03/2005 | 54300 | 7 | 11/26/2000 |
| While traveling at very low speeds vehicle's abs system kicks in and vehicle will not stop in a timely manner. *jb | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 40000 | 08/14/2003 | |
| 1) my father and i both own 2000 chevy silverados and both trucks have had abs malfuntions where they truck can't stop at low speeds 2) we've both had close calls stopping in traffic 3) we both have pulled the abs fuse to disable the abs system | |||
| 05/05/2005 | 17000 | 20 | 05/23/2000 |
| Anti lock brakes kick in when attempting to try to stop my chevy silverado 1500 pickup truck. after it had happened a few times i did not think anything of it and thought maybe the brakes had been exposed to greese or something. i eventually wound up rear ending a vehicle when attempting to park behind it in a mall parking lot. it cost my insurance company 600.00 and i am sure that this will impact my insurance costs. i recently heard that the gonvernment was looking into this issue and gm had done a recall in canada for the same issue. i am frustrated with gm and currently have this truck for sale and will be contacting them to request that they fix it. if they are not willing to repair it then i will be considering taking them to court to recover the cost my insurance company and hopefully keep my insurance from increasing. any assistance with this matter from you would be greatly appreciated. thank you. | |||
| 03/27/2005 | 54002 | 03/20/2003 | |
| Abs brakes on 2000 chevy sliverado pickup truck are functioning every time you step on the brakes. | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 31000 | 60 | 07/01/2000 |
| When applying the brakes, brake pedal would continue to pump back out, giving little use, or very hard stopping. difficulty using brakes. disconnected the abs. | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet silverado experiencing problems with the anti lock brake system.*mr the anti-lock braking system activates when vehicle comes to a stop and to include speeds under 10 mph. this definitely a safety issue for the consumer and also other who are experiencing the same problems with their make/model vehicles. *bf | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2000 chevrolet silverado had defective brake sensor replaced.*mr provided ivoq no inquiry/questions......notice the antilock brakes were making noise and engaging at low speeds during stops. it seemed the truck was not stopping and would have to pump the brakes to get them to engage, replaced defective brake sensor. *bf | |||
| 04/15/2005 | 95000 | 12/24/2004 | |
| Consumer states: when coming to a stop when you get to 10 mph or so, anti-lock brakes kick in but do not stop the vehicle. no fore warning. if pull the fuse for brakes the brakes will work fine. | |||
| 04/06/2005 | 114500 | 5 | 10/17/2001 |
| Abs warning light started coming on and off at random while driving. randomly when pulling slowly up to intersection to stop, antilock brakes would engage and vehicle would not stop but instead roll out into intersection. imediate fix was to release brakes and re-apply repeatedly to get vehicle to stop. long term temporary fix was to remove 60 amp abs fuse to disable abs all together. (found this solution on internet) read a tip on the internet that stated problem was with the speed sensors and corrosion or rust building up around sensors. removed both sensors and saw no corrosion. replaced sensors and am currently driving without antilock brakes. (abs light and parking brake light are now permanetly lit as a result of removing the 60 amp fuse.) | |||
| 06/06/2004 | 10 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes don't respond immediately at stops. like you don't have brakes and then they suddenly catch | |||
| 11/25/2004 | 80000 | 50 | 06/02/2003 |
| All of a sudden when trying to stop the vehicle will not stop. the pedal hits the floor but no brakes work. the truck has new rotors and pads on the back and front. we thought they were the problem but nothing changed after putting rotors and pads on. one time we pulled into a driveway and the truck would not stop and we hit the vehicle that was parked in the driveway, nothing was damaged. | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 38000 | 07/15/2000 | |
| Contact states: contact was driving vehicle slowing down to pull into a parking spot, between 7-10 mph, the abs engagement does not allow you to brake completely and come to a complete stop and the contact hit a guard rail. normal weather conditions. general motors being investigated for the brake problem. general motor refused to take care of the brake problem, they would take care of it but contact would be responsible for the cost. the service manager at a gm dealer said this problem happens approximately 30,000 miles. contact unplugged the anti lock brake system | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 66000 | 12 | |
| Constant failure of my 2000 chevy silverado brakes. my abs was constantly kicking in every time i was trying to stop at slow speeds. as an example: in my driveway. my mechanic was informed of service bulletins by gm about corrosion in the sensor area. i had one sensor replaced, but it was stated that this will happen again, it was just a matter of time. | |||
| 12/01/2002 | 40000 | 3 | 08/02/2000 |
| Re: antilock brake engagement at low speeds i own a 2000 chevy silverado ls 1500 4-dr, vin 1gcek19t4ye408437. i have had it into a brake shop twice over the last 3 years for the antilock engaging at low speeds (3-5mph). the antilock alarm does not light up. i finally got disgusted when it started doing it again this winter and pulled the fuse for the abs system. both repairs were performed at the brake and alignment service center 1770 barlow, traverse city, mi 231-947-2600. each time they identified the abs sensor for a single wheel engaging inappropriately at very low speed. i do not have the exact dates of the repairs handy, but can get them from the above business if needed. the incident date below is my best guess at the moment for when this first started. i can tell you that there is great potential for low speed accidents at intersections with this defect. when the abs system engages, the vehicle does not brake effectively at all. the brake pedal has to be released briefly and then pressed again to engage the normal braking action. i can't count the number of times i have had to release and than stand on the brake pedal to stop in time without rear-ending someone. | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 0 | 3 | 08/01/2004 |
| I own a 2000 chevy 1500. i have had a lot of problems with the abs braking system. at low speeds the abs will kick on and make it difficult to stop. i have almost created an accident on several occasions. i have spoken to the dealer and there is no recall for this common issue.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 42000 | 30 | |
| I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 4x4. the abs brakes will engage at 5-10 mph when normal, light pressure is being applied to the brakes during a normal stop. the brake pedal will then depress fully when you are not expecting it to. this will increase the stopping distance and in some cases i have almost hit the car in front of me because you are not expecting the pedal to depress to the floor. the problem will occur 5-10 times a day and is becoming worse. i sent my vehicle to the dealer and wanted to take a test drive with a technician because no warning lights occured. when i was explaining the problem to him he knew immediately what it was. it is obviously a common problem with these vehicles and is very dangerous. i have searched recalls for the vehicle and this problem has not been recalled yet. i have only 42,000 miles on the vehicle and believe this is a serious safety issue and should be a recall.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 45000 | 5 | 01/15/2000 |
| Vehicle would not stop during emergency situations. many times i slammed on the brakes and the truck will stop at first a second and then the brakes would let go and the truck would still go. i have to put the brakes to the floor and then the truck would slow down. i have taken the truck to 3 different dealers in san diego and none of them knew the problem. one dealer told me to gently apply the brakes for the vehicle to stop properly, but i'm sorry, i can't do that during a panic situation. the has failed at least 5 times and one time when my pregnant sister was driving, the truck would not stop through a parking lot, so she crashed into another vehicle. don't know what do now. truck is already over extended warranty. we plan on selling the truck soon and buying another because this one is not safe. *ak | |||
| 01/27/2003 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| This involves a 2000 chevrolet silverado. vin 1gcec19v8yz184628. on multiple ocassions the truck failed to stop. on the last occassion, it was coasting down a drive way, travelling less than 10 m.p.h. the driver had his foot on the brake the entire time, when, once again, the truck failed to stop and hit a block wall. it was a dry sunny day. | |||
| 3 | 12/31/1999 | ||
| Abs is too sensitive, especially on slippery or bumpy surface which causes a longer stopping distance. consumer was told by service writer for chevrolet that z71 models are known to have this probelm.*ak *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 100000 | 0 | 02/20/2000 |
| I to have had multiple problems with the brake /abs system.right know it is non functionable because of a $1500 failure of the pump/ebcm.the stopping distance is horrible and the failure of gm to acknowledge and repair the engine noise(piston slap)is unacceptable. | |||
| 08/14/2002 | 39000 | 16 | 02/13/2000 |
| Anti-lock brake light comes on frequently and as a result the anti-lock brakes don't work. after two trips to the dealer, was told two different components could be at fault, each cost between $650-750 to repair and that they weren't sure which component was at fault. | |||
| 02/02/2003 | |||
| There were pulsating coming from the brake pedal causing him to go into a brick wall. please furnish additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 07/22/2005 | 74450 | 4 | 05/11/2002 |
| Abs failure at low speed causing collision in parking lot - this has been a recurring problem with my 2000 silverado 1500 p/u - resulting in extreme body damage to the truck and a near fatal result for myself and two grandchildren - this truck has been serviced regularly at the dealership, in fact major work was done 6/13/05 and was brought back to the dealership on 7/5/05 with brake concerns. *nm | |||
| 07/03/2005 | 70000 | 3 | 05/13/2000 |
| Abs system inoperative since 70,000 miles due to burnt control module. paid dealer $100 to test to find out repairs will be in excess of $900. module located on frame rail where it takes all water from lf tire. numerous others that i know of with same problem. no help from either gm or dealer. duct shields/backing plates completely corroded at 175000 miles as well as the rear differential cover. vehicle has not been in any unusual conditions. failure of the backing plate caused emergency brake shoes to become misaligned and damage rotors and service brakes. at 65000 miles gas gauge became sporadic. dealer service rep informed that they go bad due to cold gas being put into vehicle in winter. entire pump assembly needs replaced at $380. i realize truck has now 175000 miles, but i know too many others and have read hundreds of posts on message boards about the exact same problems. | |||
| 03/07/2005 | 78000 | 4 | 11/25/1999 |
| The brakes are weak & when going downhill on a bumpy surface,they go to the floor& you don't know if it's going to stop. | |||
| 05/20/2005 | 9340 | 20 | 08/10/2004 |
| 2000 chevy silverado, anti-lock brakes (abs) computer malfuntion. abs comes on during normal driving and braking! had to pull fuse to keep abs from malfuntioning. unable to stop at sotp signs at all with abs connected. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 87000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 |
| The electronic brake control module is failing on my 2000 chevrolet silverado which causes a failure in the abs. i contacted chevrolet and only offered 20% cost assistance even tough this appears to be a very common defect in gm vehicles.*ak | |||
| 11/25/2003 | 100000 | 1 | 05/12/2000 |
| Abs control module failed, price to replace over $800.00 and parts only available from dealer. numerous posts in internet message boards about same defective parts. have contacted gm at least twice by email. abs has been inoperative for at least 6 months. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 92000 | 20 | 06/10/2000 |
| Chevy silverado z71 4x4 in november 2005, i had an accident due to the abs not functioning correctly, while pulling into a parking space lightly applying my brakes the abs started to chatter and i could not stop fast enough and hit a light poll with the right side fender and bumper. i got out to look to see why i slid, but the surface was clean and dry. i was puzzled, on the drive home it happened again this time coming to a stop and again lightly applying the brakes the abs shuttered, this time stopping into cross intersection traffic. i was now scared and the slower i drove the worse it was, i approched a school zone in my neighborhood and a child ran accross the street and again i braked but i could not stop quick enough and struck this child, not seriously but enough to knock him down. i got home parked the truck and have not driven it since. i have not taken it to the shop because last year i spent a lot of money at the chevy dealer getting a complete brake job, and several service items costing thousands and i was just tapped out and i figured i would wait till i get some money. i heard the other night on the new about a recall on this very issue so i contacted my dealer and they stated that my vin number (2gcek19t1y1332631) is not included in the recall for the abs speed sensor problem. scott wieduwilt | |||
| 01/08/2005 | 45000 | 60 | 12/23/1999 |
| Just joining the massess of gm truck owners with faulty hub assembly abs sensors. 2000 chevy silverado - 50,000 miles (problem started at approx 45,000) lack of ability in slow speed stopping created some near miss situations with garage doors and people/other autos in parking lots. temporary solution was to pull the fuse, a whole lot less danger on the road without any abs than with it. | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 47000 | 2 | 04/15/2001 |
| Failuree of the anti-lock braking speed sensors at low speeds that led to two separate crashes. the dealership cleaned the wheel speed sensors but did not replace any parts | |||
| 08/16/2005 | 54000 | 10 | |
| Intermittent brake slippage was noticed. brakes would engage, then actually felt like they weren't holding, significantly increasing stopping distance. problem worsened quickly and within a few days happened on almost every stop. repair shop checked rotors and pads, and declared them okay. they suspected something with abs, found at least one abs recall notice, and suggested repair at the dealership. dealership determined that both front wheel speed sensors were bad, and replaced both at a cost of nearly $600. brakes function correctly now. vehicle is 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 and problem follows symptoms and remedy associated with nhtsa pe05020. | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 50100 | ||
| This complaint is in regard to my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 and its poor brakes. at 40,000 miles just over a year ago, all of its disc rotors were replaced due to excessive wear by my certified mechanic. a complaint was filed with gm customer service at that point. at 50,000 miles, a small leak was found on my rear caliper and vast, significant corrosion was noted on all 4 calipers. due to safety issues, all 4 calipers were replaced by the same mechanic. i continue to experience further braking difficulties. as i approach a stop, my braking distance will increase at 5mph or less and it feels like hesitation through the pedal and a chattering. this has caused me to stop further into intersections than anticipated and many near- misses for rear end accidents. no warning lights have been activated and no diagnostic coding is evident when tested. i brought the truck to a local gm dealership who claimed to know nothing of problems with the abs in my truck's model or year. upon test drive the gm mechanic felt it was the abs sensor and corrosion causing the problem, therefore the wheel assembly and sensor were replaced as one unit at cost of $520 paid by me. | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 67 | 30 | 12/29/2003 |
| When i'm going at slow speeds and hit the brakes quite often the antilock braking system will come on for no reason. this has led to many close calls regarding accidents. | |||
| 05/28/2005 | |||
| I have a 2000 chevy silverado. the anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning at low speeds. the truck has a hard time stopping on dry pavement, the anti-lock brakes activiate. from the information i have and talking with other chevy truck owners the problem is related to the wheel speed sensors. i pulled the fuse on the anti-lock brakes, now the truck stops fine. this problem really concenrns me. i underestand, based on a detroit news article, that this problem was recalled in canada. why is this not being recalled in michigan and other similiar states that used salt in the winter time? based on the article, the cause to the problem is the corrosion caused by the salt. thank you, | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 02/14/2000 |
| Since last summer, i have experienced a problem with the abs on my 2000 chevy silverado. this is the same problem that is currently being investigated by the nhtsa. while stopping, the antil-lock brakes activated on all surfaces (even on smooth, dry, pavement) below 10mph which incresases stopping distance. | |||
| 05/30/2005 | |||
| I am responding to the current investigation of the braking problem involving the abs sensor. i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado. vehicle. i called the dealer on 05/30/05 for the abs activation at low speeds when braking. the dealer recommended removing any rust from abs sensor surface for a cost of about $240. i get a pulstation kicking back on break pedal and are unable to stop. the vehicle in unfit to drive as is as i've come very close to hitting people and the rear ends of vehicles in front of me as i try to stop at intersections. this is a deadly situation and requires immediate attention to those who own this vehicle. if any questions, please contact me. | |||
| 05/14/2005 | 12 | ||
| Abs breaks kicking in when vehicle is almost coming to a complete stop. this has caused me to almost hit a few vehicles. | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 57665 | 04/21/2000 | |
| Turned into a convenience store and brake pedal was firm. crashed into a bollard next to building and dented front bumper. | |||
| 05/12/2005 | 72000 | 30 | 01/05/2001 |
| Abs brakes kick in during low-speed (less than 10 mph) braking. this is happening during every stop, sometimes resulting in the in-ability to stop the vehicle. | |||
| 04/30/2005 | 48800 | 01/16/2001 | |
| I am responding to the current investigation of the braking problem involving the abs sensor. i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado. vehicle was purchased new in jan. 01. i took the vehicle to the dealer on 11/06/03 for the abs activation at low speeds when braking. the dealer removed front calipers and rotors and abs sensors and cleaned rust away from the mounitng surface for the sensor per bulletin #02-05-25-006a. problem recently returned when braking. you get a pulstation kicking back on break pedal and are unable to stop. last week i almost ran into front of a hollywood video store when pulling up. i had to press the emerengcy brake to stop. i was prepared because it also happen a couple of days before in another parking lot at the fitness gym. i replaced the abs sensor (driver's side) myself on 5/2/05. the cost of this was $120.55. dealership only had one in stock, wanting to replace them both because this is a known problem. just wanted to let you know that this a current problem and needs to be rectified. if any questions, please contact me. | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 40000 | 40 | 03/17/2002 |
| Abs doesn't work when going under 10 mph. this happens everytime i drive the vehicle. have not fixed it yet. | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 46000 | 3 | 12/13/2002 |
| When applying the brakes at a low speed, the brake pedal forcde itself back up and caused severe extended stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that the front speed sensor needed to be cleaned. both speed sensors were replaced. *tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | |||
| 9000 | |||
| When applying the brakes, the vehicle's brake pedal vibrates and goes to the floor. the driver has to wait for brake pedal to lift back up then press again to stop. dealer is not able to duplicate. please describe further. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC | |||
| 01/08/2003 | 60000 | 07/24/2002 | |
| While slowly pulling in to my parking spot at work, i applied the brakes to stop.to my amazment, the brake pedel was extreamly hard. i had approx. 2 seconds to react before i rolled into an exhuast fan attched to a building. after a few taps on the brake pedel it was still hard as steel.by this time i had impacted with the exhaust fan. the damage to my truck was bad enough, however this outcome could have been far more serious if a co-worker walking out of the door next to the exhaust fan was not as quick thinking as he was. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 50100 | ||
| This complaint is in regard to my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 and its poor brakes. at 40,000 miles just over a year ago, all of its disc rotors were replaced due to excessive wear by my certified mechanic. a complaint was filed with gm customer service at that point. at 50,000 miles, a small leak was found on my rear caliper and vast, significant corrosion was noted on all 4 calipers. due to safety issues, all 4 calipers were replaced by the same mechanic. i continue to experience further braking difficulties. as i approach a stop, my braking distance will increase at 5mph or less and it feels like hesitation through the pedal and a chattering. this has caused me to stop further into intersections than anticipated and many near- misses for rear end accidents. no warning lights have been activated and no diagnostic coding is evident when tested. i brought the truck to a local gm dealership who claimed to know nothing of problems with the abs in my truck's model or year. upon test drive the gm mechanic felt it was the abs sensor and corrosion causing the problem, therefore the wheel assembly and sensor were replaced as one unit at cost of $520 paid by me. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 45000 | 2 | 05/25/2000 |
| Two complaints, same vehicle system: brakes. 1. my front brakes failed while driving @20mph thru a residential area..sailed through a stop sign but fortunately no one was at the intersection. had to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get minimal stopping ability. no fluid leakage. master cylinder level was still at 'max'; truck was towed to repair shop (procare); found both front brake lines blown due to severe rust; rear brake lines out of the differential appeared fine. why would the brake lines rust through ??? 2. during this repair, procare stated that they found the rear rotors severely rusted and would need replaced...again! [supposedly, procare stated that other large gm vehicles (sierra, tahoe, trailblazer, suburban, etc) have the same issue with rusting rotors.] rear rotors and pads were replaced on this vehicle 11/26/2002 @19k miles due to severe rust. front rotors and pads were replaced 9/5/2003 @26k miles due to sever rust. this vehicle is not used in any extreme conditions nor is it used for a business. why are the rotors rusting ?? is gm using substandard parts? complaints to the chevy customer service number 1-800-222-1020 (as in the past) are futile and useless at this point. | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 50100 | ||
| This complaint is in regard to my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 and its poor brakes. at 40,000 miles just over a year ago, all of its disc rotors were replaced due to excessive wear by my certified mechanic. a complaint was filed with gm customer service at that point. at 50,000 miles, a small leak was found on my rear caliper and vast, significant corrosion was noted on all 4 calipers. due to safety issues, all 4 calipers were replaced by the same mechanic. i continue to experience further braking difficulties. as i approach a stop, my braking distance will increase at 5mph or less and it feels like hesitation through the pedal and a chattering. this has caused me to stop further into intersections than anticipated and many near- misses for rear end accidents. no warning lights have been activated and no diagnostic coding is evident when tested. i brought the truck to a local gm dealership who claimed to know nothing of problems with the abs in my truck's model or year. upon test drive the gm mechanic felt it was the abs sensor and corrosion causing the problem, therefore the wheel assembly and sensor were replaced as one unit at cost of $520 paid by me. | |||
| 12/31/2002 | 15764 | 1 | 11/16/1999 |
| All four brake rotors rusted out on my 2000 chevrolet silverado after only 15,000 miles and needed to be replaced. i was told by the dealer that they rusted out from the inside and that this was a common recurring problem with chevrolet truck brake rotors. of course, it was no longer under warranty. i do not think rotors should rust out after such a short time period and with such low mileage. is there any recourse? | |||
| 10/15/2002 | |||
| During routine inspection mechanic noticed the front rotors were separating and rusty and had to be replaced. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 03/29/2010 | |||
| I have a 2000 chevy silverado and the anti-lock brake system engages at slow speed on dry pavement frequently. i took it to two different break places and they said they don | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact has experienced brake line failures numerous times with the vehicle. the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the ruptured brake line, which corrected the failure for approximately one year. however, the failure recurred in the same manner. a mechanic replaced the ruptured brake line once again and this corrected the failure for only a few months. the failure recurred in november of 2008 and a crash occurred. while driving 25 mph on an icy bridge, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. the contact attempted to apply the emergency brake, but was unsuccessful. he struck the rear bumper of the preceding vehicle. a police report was filed. there were no injuries and the vehicle was eventually towed to the dealer. the brake line ruptured again but gm blamed the accident on icy road. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/03/2012 | 148950 | ||
| Supply line to rear brake rusted through causing loss of brake fluid and severely reduced braking effectiveness. | |||
| 04/04/2012 | |||
| Rear brake line corrosion leak without warning. loss of braking. | |||
| 03/29/2012 | 153200 | ||
| Rusted steel brake line burst leaking brake fluid and loss of brakes. fortunately(?) this occurred when vehicle was parked as brake was applied to shift transmission out of park . it could have resulted in a major collision. upon inspection, all of the steel brake lines are badly corroded, and need to be replaced to safely operate the vehicle. 3 years ago, i had to replace corroded rotors due to corrosion as well. from what i have learned, this is an epidemic for gm trucks of this era. is gm liable for these costly repairs? | |||
| 01/22/2012 | 177000 | ||
| Truck lost 90% of braking ability due to what was diagnosed as corroded brake lines / lack of hydraulic brake power. thankfully i was on an empty street, moving at a slow rate of speed. | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine service when the anti-lock braking system failed to activate. the failure caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete wall. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 00v055000: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock and was taken to the dealer but the contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle did not need the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. the sated the anti-lock brake failed, while the vehicle was at the local garage for maintenance. the anti-lock brake failed to activate causing the vehicle to crash into the garage wall. the contact stated the vehicle was previously taken to the dealer for the brake recall, but the dealer stated the vehicle did not need the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. li | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 182345 | ||
| Complete brake failure when driving due to rusted brake lines. had one replaced earlier. no proportioning. front and rear failed together. only way to stop is the emergency brake (which had previousely failed and been repaired). | |||
| 11/30/2011 | 135890 | ||
| Brake lines are severely rusted. the hydraulic brake light comes on during every drive, but still has fluid. replacement cost of components over $1600, not including abs control problems. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 135000 | ||
| The brake lines failed on my silverado and i completely lost braking. with a dual master cylinder system this is usually not possible. on these trucks the lines are spring covered plain steel lines that are packed tight together next to the frame before they enter the antilock brake controller, which is under the floor on the drivers side of the truck. the way the lines are constructed and routed leads to contaminates being trapped in the area around the lines causing them to prematurely rust out. the fact that both the front and rear lines and routed together to the middle of the vehicle eliminates the safety benifits of the dual master cylinder / front and rear systems that provided an additonal safety factor on older vehicles. in my case the front and rear lines failed at the same point and at the same time. additionally on inspecting my truck the hardware that holds the emergency brake pads in place had also rusted away and caused the emergency brake lining to set askew in the rotor causing it to get worn down. in an emergency situation you may not be able to count on the emergency brake to operate as well. all in all a really poor designed system that should be recalled and fixed before lives are lost. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 145000 | ||
| I took my 1500 chev pick-up to a gm dealer in ri,( hurd gmc) after i smelled gasoline when driving, the service dept informed me that the fuel line is rotted (at or near the fuel filter)and leaking gasoline near the exhaust, they told me not to drive the truck, for fear of a fire. they also noted that the brake lines the run down the drivers side frame rail are also rotted . i have repaired other brake lines in the front,last year, because of leaking brake fluid, the gm dealer quoted me a price of around $2000.00 to replace the entire fuel line from the tank to the injectors. which included replacment of all rotted brake lines. i have parked the truck for fear of a fire, or possible loss of brakes. the truck is not a rusted mess underneath, i took care not to drive on saltly roads, these lines are made of raw steel, i believe if they were stainless steel, i would not be in this mess. what does one do with a perfectly good truck, but can't drive it for fear of fire or crash ??? | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 135000 | ||
| The brake lines failed on my silverado and i completely lost braking. with a dual master cylinder system this is usually not possible. on these trucks the lines are spring covered plain steel lines that are packed tight together next to the frame before they enter the antilock brake controller, which is under the floor on the drivers side of the truck. the way the lines are constructed and routed leads to contaminates being trapped in the area around the lines causing them to prematurely rust out. the fact that both the front and rear lines and routed together to the middle of the vehicle eliminates the safety benifits of the dual master cylinder / front and rear systems that provided an additonal safety factor on older vehicles. in my case the front and rear lines failed at the same point and at the same time. additionally on inspecting my truck the hardware that holds the emergency brake pads in place had also rusted away and caused the emergency brake lining to set askew in the rotor causing it to get worn down. in an emergency situation you may not be able to count on the emergency brake to operate as well. all in all a really poor designed system that should be recalled and fixed before lives are lost. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 145000 | ||
| I took my 1500 chev pick-up to a gm dealer in ri,( hurd gmc) after i smelled gasoline when driving, the service dept informed me that the fuel line is rotted (at or near the fuel filter)and leaking gasoline near the exhaust, they told me not to drive the truck, for fear of a fire. they also noted that the brake lines the run down the drivers side frame rail are also rotted . i have repaired other brake lines in the front,last year, because of leaking brake fluid, the gm dealer quoted me a price of around $2000.00 to replace the entire fuel line from the tank to the injectors. which included replacment of all rotted brake lines. i have parked the truck for fear of a fire, or possible loss of brakes. the truck is not a rusted mess underneath, i took care not to drive on saltly roads, these lines are made of raw steel, i believe if they were stainless steel, i would not be in this mess. what does one do with a perfectly good truck, but can't drive it for fear of fire or crash ??? | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 135000 | ||
| The brake lines failed on my silverado and i completely lost braking. with a dual master cylinder system this is usually not possible. on these trucks the lines are spring covered plain steel lines that are packed tight together next to the frame before they enter the antilock brake controller, which is under the floor on the drivers side of the truck. the way the lines are constructed and routed leads to contaminates being trapped in the area around the lines causing them to prematurely rust out. the fact that both the front and rear lines and routed together to the middle of the vehicle eliminates the safety benifits of the dual master cylinder / front and rear systems that provided an additonal safety factor on older vehicles. in my case the front and rear lines failed at the same point and at the same time. additionally on inspecting my truck the hardware that holds the emergency brake pads in place had also rusted away and caused the emergency brake lining to set askew in the rotor causing it to get worn down. in an emergency situation you may not be able to count on the emergency brake to operate as well. all in all a really poor designed system that should be recalled and fixed before lives are lost. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 145000 | ||
| I took my 1500 chev pick-up to a gm dealer in ri,( hurd gmc) after i smelled gasoline when driving, the service dept informed me that the fuel line is rotted (at or near the fuel filter)and leaking gasoline near the exhaust, they told me not to drive the truck, for fear of a fire. they also noted that the brake lines the run down the drivers side frame rail are also rotted . i have repaired other brake lines in the front,last year, because of leaking brake fluid, the gm dealer quoted me a price of around $2000.00 to replace the entire fuel line from the tank to the injectors. which included replacment of all rotted brake lines. i have parked the truck for fear of a fire, or possible loss of brakes. the truck is not a rusted mess underneath, i took care not to drive on saltly roads, these lines are made of raw steel, i believe if they were stainless steel, i would not be in this mess. what does one do with a perfectly good truck, but can't drive it for fear of fire or crash ??? | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 135000 | ||
| The brake lines failed on my silverado and i completely lost braking. with a dual master cylinder system this is usually not possible. on these trucks the lines are spring covered plain steel lines that are packed tight together next to the frame before they enter the antilock brake controller, which is under the floor on the drivers side of the truck. the way the lines are constructed and routed leads to contaminates being trapped in the area around the lines causing them to prematurely rust out. the fact that both the front and rear lines and routed together to the middle of the vehicle eliminates the safety benifits of the dual master cylinder / front and rear systems that provided an additonal safety factor on older vehicles. in my case the front and rear lines failed at the same point and at the same time. additionally on inspecting my truck the hardware that holds the emergency brake pads in place had also rusted away and caused the emergency brake lining to set askew in the rotor causing it to get worn down. in an emergency situation you may not be able to count on the emergency brake to operate as well. all in all a really poor designed system that should be recalled and fixed before lives are lost. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 145000 | ||
| I took my 1500 chev pick-up to a gm dealer in ri,( hurd gmc) after i smelled gasoline when driving, the service dept informed me that the fuel line is rotted (at or near the fuel filter)and leaking gasoline near the exhaust, they told me not to drive the truck, for fear of a fire. they also noted that the brake lines the run down the drivers side frame rail are also rotted . i have repaired other brake lines in the front,last year, because of leaking brake fluid, the gm dealer quoted me a price of around $2000.00 to replace the entire fuel line from the tank to the injectors. which included replacment of all rotted brake lines. i have parked the truck for fear of a fire, or possible loss of brakes. the truck is not a rusted mess underneath, i took care not to drive on saltly roads, these lines are made of raw steel, i believe if they were stainless steel, i would not be in this mess. what does one do with a perfectly good truck, but can't drive it for fear of fire or crash ??? | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 178500 | ||
| No brakes at low speed. a continuation of the problem related to a safety recall. the recall does not perminately fix the problem, just replaces the failed componet with the same parts. the condition appears again in about the same period of time/miles. had repaired by a gm dealer and receipt shows it is the same issue as recalled. contacted gm and they refuse to reimburse for the cost the second time stating age/miles of the vehicle is not their problem any more. | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 100491 | ||
| Brakes failed while attempting to stop at an intersection. vehicle was going approx. 30mph as i applied the brakes. when i pressed the brake pedal it was firm at first, and then went spongy and collapsed to the floor. there was no indication from the dash, no break light, associated with the brake failure. upon post driving inspection it was noted that all four brake lines were rusted. while researching the issue on the internet i noted that there are hundreds of complaints from other owners with the same vehicle. at this point i am not sure what line, or lines, may have rusted thru as i have not had the vehicle repaired yet, expensive repair estimate. | |||
| 08/09/2011 | 209000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the brakes failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 209,000 and the current mileage was 210,000. kmj | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 100491 | ||
| Brakes failed while attempting to stop at an intersection. vehicle was going approx. 30mph as i applied the brakes. when i pressed the brake pedal it was firm at first, and then went spongy and collapsed to the floor. there was no indication from the dash, no break light, associated with the brake failure. upon post driving inspection it was noted that all four brake lines were rusted. while researching the issue on the internet i noted that there are hundreds of complaints from other owners with the same vehicle. at this point i am not sure what line, or lines, may have rusted thru as i have not had the vehicle repaired yet, expensive repair estimate. | |||
| 08/09/2011 | 209000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the brakes failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 209,000 and the current mileage was 210,000. kmj | |||
| 09/03/2011 | 100491 | ||
| Brakes failed while attempting to stop at an intersection. vehicle was going approx. 30mph as i applied the brakes. when i pressed the brake pedal it was firm at first, and then went spongy and collapsed to the floor. there was no indication from the dash, no break light, associated with the brake failure. upon post driving inspection it was noted that all four brake lines were rusted. while researching the issue on the internet i noted that there are hundreds of complaints from other owners with the same vehicle. at this point i am not sure what line, or lines, may have rusted thru as i have not had the vehicle repaired yet, expensive repair estimate. | |||
| 08/09/2011 | 209000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated the brakes failed on the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 209,000 and the current mileage was 210,000.rl | |||
| 08/27/2011 | 210300 | ||
| While stopping in my driveway in front of my garage, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with loss of braking. a portion of the brakeline was replaced by a local mechanic. he reported a line leading to the rear brakes had failed at the t on the rear axle and also in the area of the drivers side door. after driving approximately 90 miles, another brakeline failure occurred while driving on the highway. i was able to stop the truck safely without incident, but with very little braking power. another portion of brakeline was replaced. as a result of the 2 incidents, all brake lines are in the process of being replaced. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that the steel brake line had rusted, making it dangerous when attempting to stop the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact remedied the failure. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 06/12/2011 | 102000 | ||
| As i was approaching an intersection i applied the brakes and shortly thereafter the pedal went to the floor. at the time it seemed that i had a complete loss of braking and had to swerve to the side to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of me. after i came to a complete stop and assessed the situation, i realized i had very limited braking, about 10%, and was able to get the vehicle home (1/2 mile or so and almost no traffic). i parked the vehicle in my driveway and noticed a puddle of brake fluid on the driveway under the junction of the cab to the bed. i felt the brake line and determined that it had totally failed and was now in two pieces. i visually inspected the rest of the brake lines and determined they were all in a similar condition and extremely corroded and any of them could fail at any time. i had three of my children with me at the time and was very grateful that it wasn't worse than it was. no one was injured and no damage to other vehicles or property occurred, but it very easily could have. this is a serious safety concern and after searching the internet i know this is not an isolated incident. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at a very low speed the contact applied the brakes and the anti lock brakes engaged. during the failure the vehicle also experienced an increased stopping distance. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired. the failure and current mileages were 27,000. sm. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 82518 | ||
| The consumer states he discovered leaking brake fluid from the bundle of brake lines beneath the driver side door. the chevy truck was taken to the local chevrolet dealer. the dealer found the brake lines were rusted. one had corroded to the point of rupture causing fluid to leak. brake components were found to be rusted. the dealer determined that the brake system failure was not due to excessive use or abuse the manufacturer was contacted. there is no recall currently for this defect. the chevrolet company representative refused further assistance citing the age and mileage of the vehicle. the front lines from the master cylinder to the abs unit as well as from the abs unit to the two front calipers were replaced. the brake bleeding values and hoses were cleaned. the system was bled. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 82518 | ||
| The consumer found leaking brake fluid beneath the driver's door. a brake line ruptured due to rusting. this represented a severe and immediate safety hazzard. the silverado truck was taken to the local chevy dealer. the dealer found front brake lines rusted and one rupturted on lh side of vehicle. rear brake lines rusted but not as bad. the dealer fabricated and flared new brake lines to the front brake components. they also cleaned out brake valves and hoses. the system was bled. the dealer stated that the brake line rupture was not due to abuse. the chevrolet manufacturer was contacted at 1-800-222-1020, gm customer assistance. chevrolet refused to compensate for repairs citing age and mileage. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 118800 | ||
| On a snowy day going back home for lunch, i tried to stop at a 4 way stop but it took a little bit longer than i expected. first i thought it was because of the abs engagement and road condition. but i felt something unusual, so i pressed the brake pedal after leaving the 4way stop around 30mph. then the pedal started loosing back pressure and it went down to the floor before it stopped. i could come back home with lower gear down shifting and parking brake. when i checked the bottom of the vehicle, i found fluid leakage around the brake line on the floor. | |||
| 01/08/2011 | 68784 | ||
| I was backing my truck up to park it in yard, and hit the brakes and it went to the floor. after investigating i found a hole in the line to the left rear wheel. the hole was caused by a wire harness rubbing on the brake line. at the same time of looking at the problem i discovered the brake line were very badly rusted. any way the wire harness had to be put there at the factory because i have never messed with it and no one else has either. i feel this should have been caught at the inspection area on the assembly line. but now i have to pay to have it fixed do to the poor workmanship by the factory. and when i went to move the truck to my barn the emergency brake did not hold very well, yeah more problems. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 118800 | ||
| On a snowy day going back home for lunch, i tried to stop at a 4 way stop but it took a little bit longer than i expected. first i thought it was because of the abs engagement and road condition. but i felt something unusual, so i pressed the brake pedal after leaving the 4way stop around 30mph. then the pedal started loosing back pressure and it went down to the floor before it stopped. i could come back home with lower gear down shifting and parking brake. when i checked the bottom of the vehicle, i found fluid leakage around the brake line on the floor. | |||
| 01/08/2011 | 68784 | ||
| I was backing my truck up to park it in yard, and hit the brakes and it went to the floor. after investigating i found a hole in the line to the left rear wheel. the hole was caused by a wire harness rubbing on the brake line. at the same time of looking at the problem i discovered the brake line were very badly rusted. any way the wire harness had to be put there at the factory because i have never messed with it and no one else has either. i feel this should have been caught at the inspection area on the assembly line. but now i have to pay to have it fixed do to the poor workmanship by the factory. and when i went to move the truck to my barn the emergency brake did not hold very well, yeah more problems. | |||
| 09/03/2010 | 119000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while traveling 25 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the brakes would not respond. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the main braking lines were replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 119000. bml | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 30000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact stated that he received a recall notice in 2005 for the censors on the brakes where the dealer only wiped them off. the censors on the brakes should have been replaced and now brakes will lock up and get very hard when driving at low speeds. the dealer was contacted and they stated that they will replaced them but at the owners expense. the contact stated that he should not pay for the repair when the dealer should have them repaired the first time when they issued the recall. there have been no repairs. the failure mileage was 30000 and the current mileage was 64000.cv | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 131000 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet silverado - sudden brake line failure as driver was approaching intersection, brake pedal went to the floor and there was no slowing action whatsoever. driver was able to limp vehicle home using emergency brake. upon inspection, i discovered that all brake lines on the vehicle were badly corroded and the abs to rear axle chassis brake line had ruptured due to excessive corrosion. while examining the line that failed, i observed that all steel lines on the vehicle were corroded very badly and were likely to fail at any time. when i asked a mechanic about this issue, i was told it was a common problem and that i should plan to replace all the brake lines on the vehicle soom to help prevent another failure. a vehicle that is only 10 years old should not have metal brake line failure due to corrosion - clearly the manufacturer used an inferior product that has made the vehicle unsafe to drivers as the vehicle ages. what i really don't understand is why automakers are not required to use a stainless grade steel or some other material that is not prone to corrosion/failure when it is for such a critical system such as the braking system. at least a requirement that if the pedal hits the bottom, as would occur with line failure, that it activates a non-hydraulic mechanical system that doesn't rely on fancy electronics or hydraulics would be a better safeguard than hoping that the driver is able to remember the parking brake when he/she has seconds before a collision. i removed the failed brake line and replaced it with a new steel line. i also sprayed the line with a clearcoat paint in an attempt to preserve the replacement line. i then examined the other lines and confirmed that they look solid (for now); but noted that they are more extremely corroded than the brake lines on my 1999 mercury cougar or 1985 toyota mr2. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 99000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado; he stated that while driving 10 mph he experienced unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation which cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications. he received a recall notice # 05v379000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock in 2005. dealers removed the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly cleaned the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, appled rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, greased the mounting surface, reinstalled the wheel speed sensor, and checked the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal was within specifications. however, on february 2010, the failure re-occurred. he contacted the dealer and was informed that the repair was already done for the failure. the failure and current mileage were 99,000. | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 114000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado z71 pick up truck. the driver was traveling 7 mph when he tried to step on the brake pedal and he heard a rumbling sound. the driver stated that his vehicle would not stop. the driver had to put the truck in neutral and pull the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. the driver also stated that he had to jerk the wheel to keep from hitting a tree. the contact also stated that the climate control does not work properly. the defrost takes an hour to work. he contacted the dealer about the failure and the dealer stated that it is suppose to work that way. the driver also stated that the fwd indicator malfunctioned. when he spoke with the dealer they said it needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 114,000. the current mileage was 114,100. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving 30 mph the brakes failed and the pedal extended to the floor. he then shifted to a low gear and waited for the vehicle to stop. when the vehicle stopped he then pulled over and then noticed that he lost all hydraulic brake pressure. prior to this incident the brake warning light illuminated when the identical failure occurred. the chevrolet hotline was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the brakes were repaired at the owners expense. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 86000 | 1 | 10/26/2004 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while attempting to decelerate down-hill, the brakes failed. he had to down-shift the gears to stop. a mechanic concluded that the entire brake system was corroded. the components were repaired at an expense of $3000.00. the manufacturer stated that the failure occurred because he resides in a salt dense region. the failure and current mileages were 86,000. updated 12/09/09 *bf updated 12/11/09.*jb | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 26000 | 6 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle would not stop. the vehicle proceeded to slow down at a very slow pace. he was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and drove to a local service station. the mechanic stated that the rear brakes failed. the rotors, caliper, and 4 wheel drive brake discs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front and rear pads were replaced. it was also discovered that the front rotors were warped and the oxygen sensor was replaced. the contact has been in five crashes due to the brake failure. while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would not stop. the manufacturer offered $1,000 toward the purchase of a new vehicle. the failure mileage was 26,000 and current mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 108000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 5-10 mph, the brake pedal became very difficult to depress. after approximately one minute, the brake pedal returned to normal and the abs light illuminated. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer, but will be towed to them by the end of the week. the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 108,000. | |||
| 03/12/2008 | 119000 | 1 | 03/10/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while attempting to park the vehicle at approximately 3 mph, the brakes failed. the contact crashed into a pole. there were no warning lights prior to the failure. the front bumper was damaged. two days after the crash, the contact received a recall notice for the brakes. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. the contact has changed the fuel pump every 2,000 to 3,000 miles. each time the fuel pump failed, the engine shut off and prevented her from driving the vehicle. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 119,000 and current mileage was 119,500. | |||
| 07/09/2007 | 54000 | 3 | 12/02/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact applied the brakes while driving 5 mph, but the vehicle failed to stop. she was forced to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the brake line was corroded and needed to be replaced. parts of the brake line have previously been replaced at 54,000 and 55,000 miles. at 55,000 miles, the vehicle crashed into the garage due to brake failure while driving 5 mph. the manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa recall numbers 00v055000 and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), however, the failure was not related and the recalls were closed. the current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 1 | 08/15/1999 | |
| 2000 chevrolet silverado lost brakes due to the flex pipe rubbing the right front wheel. *ts february 2001 the consumer received a recall for clearance condition between the front right brake pipe and the body cross sill (00v345000). on oct 14, 2003 the front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. the vehicle had 75155 miles. on nov 9, 2005 another recall was received in reference to rust on the front wheel sensors (05v379000). after repair and less than 100 miles later the brakes failed due to the flex pipe rubbing the right front wheel. emergency brake had to be adjusted. the consumer believes that when the recall work was done some how they got the flex line against the wheel causing the brakes to fail. the consumer is convinced that the dealer never did the recall for the right brake pipe. *nm | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 55880 | 3 | 01/28/2000 |
| Failure of 3 brake components within 3 1/2 months, including replacement of all 4 rotors due to their having rusted out, 2 front abs sensors, and immediately thereafter we are advised that the brake lines have rusted out (not yet replaced); neither the dealer nor the manufacturer will discuss with us, state that this is environmental, notwithstanding that our other (and older) vehicles have never had anything like this; we have been stone walled by the dealer and gm. truck is presently inoperable due to no brakes! nm | |||
| 07/16/2005 | 74772 | 1 | |
| I was driving on a four lane interstate in cruise control going 70 mph. suddenly i was going down the highway sideways. i slid off the road and hit a highway sign which slowed me and must have jarred something because then i could use my brakes and all four of them seemed to work. i smashed the drivers side door and rocker panel and other damage, probably bent the rim on a tire, had cuts on both hands and had to take my dogs and cat to the vet as they were in shock. i was about 130 to 150 miles from home and thanks to friends was able to get home that evening. the chevrolet dealership i had it towed to, said they could find no reason for the rear wheels to lock. but according to the dps officer that is what they seemed to do. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brakes and the engine.*mr the engine knocks when started due to piston play. *nm | |||
| 10/03/2004 | 30000 | 1 | 12/29/1999 |
| Dt: the consumer stated the rotors rusted on the vehicle and ripped the brake pads off. the vehicle had 30,000 miles on it. the brakes started to squeal when the steel backing was rubbing against the rotors. the dealership would not fix the problem under warranty; it was 1 year out of warranty. the consumer had to pay for the problem himself. the manufacturer stated it was normal wear and tear for the brakes to go out at 30,000 miles. consumer isn't exactly sure when the brakes started going bad, but it was approximately 9 months ago. this same vehicle the tailgate support cable broke on the passenger side, broke. there is a recall for this, nhtsa #04v129000, but his vehicle was not part of the recall. the consumer noticed that the cable was broke approximately 1-2 months ago.*jb | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 54200 | 2 | 12/10/1999 |
| Lost power steering and power breaks while driving vehicle | |||
| 12/12/2004 | 45000 | 10 | 11/15/2000 |
| Dt: 2000 chevy silverado, problems with brakes. when applied brakes they went to floor and had to pump brake pedal to stop. it took a long distance to stop. almost had several accidents because of this problem. replaced both hub assemblies on the front of the vehicle. at the cost of $420.42. mechanic said that they he had several repairs of this kind and brake sensor failed that was in hub assembly. | |||
| 04/03/2005 | 45000 | 1 | 04/03/2000 |
| The consumer had difficulty stopping the vehicle when he applied the brakes. *jb | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 75100 | 0 | 04/09/2001 |
| The brakes on my truck do not stop the truck in a reasonable distant. when i pulled off the wheels you could see where the pads on the front wheels were almost gone, but the rear shoes were hardly worn. i did change the front pads. i also have the sticking gas pedal problem which i have had the dealer work on with no results. | |||
| 01/30/2005 | 3 | ||
| Consumer states that upon coming up on a stop the vehicle will continue to coast almost causing an accident a total of two times. consumer states that it has the very same problem as gm states in the recall for the brakes. please provide any further information. *nm | |||
| 04/02/2000 | 5 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal, the brakes failed. the driver applied the brake pedal, numerous times and the vehicle failed to stop completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic can not duplicate the problem at this time. please provide further details. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 32000 | 2 | 11/23/1999 |
| Vehicle was taken to dealer for replacement of brakes and rotors. few weeks later, the abs light illuminated. consumer took vehicle back to dealer, and was told that brakes needed to be replaced again. cost would be $400.00 since it was not under warranty.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2004 | 2 | 02/01/2004 | |
| While driving and upon depressing the brake pedal it felt as if there was air in them. had to push down harder than normal stop the vehicle. the seat belt began to tighten to the point where it was hard to breath. the consumer had to unfasten the belt to release the tension. *ak *nm | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 41000 | 1 | |
| A loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. the mechanic determined that rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak while making a sudden stop the consumer noticed that the brakes were not responding properly. the consumer then noticed the rear brakes making a squeaking noise. the consumer moved the rear wheels, brake calipers and rotors and found a metal surface where the brake pads deteriorated. on the drivers side rotor, the pad was wearing on 3/8 inch of the metal surface. the consume knew of others with the same make/model/year with the same problem. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 58563 | ||
| Brakes fail at low speed, try to go into anti-lock. changed complete brakes,rotors,pads etc. on all four(4) wheels of the vehicle. problem still exists. scheduled for recheck september 30/03 for review of hoses and lines also will put on computor for fault readings. truck crashed into a wood pile at our summer home no personnal injuries but some paint scratching. disconnected the fuse for the anti-lock brakes had no problem with brakes failing just that abs light and hand brake light stayed on all the time. put the fuse back in and problem still exists this is why it will be rechecked september 30/03 to read faults as they are still failing. very scarey when all of a sudden no brakes at low speed. | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 31000 | ||
| The truck has intermittently had brake problems since it was new. what will occur is when applying the brakes below 20 mph the pedal will fade to the floor and you will hear the abs kicking in. the truck will take a very long time to stop. this occurs once a month and has now started to occur weekly if not daily. we are afraid to drive the truck. | |||
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| Vehicle is experiencing problems with engine making a knocking noise and the brake system malfunctioning. *la *mr | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 36000 | 2 | |
| When brakes were applied they jerked and were not stopping the vehicle efficiently, there was also a clanking noise noticed while driving the vehicle. dealer was consulted - he stated that the people who rotated the tires torqued them too much. went back to dealer who supplied the tires - they replaced the brake linings on the front thinking this would solve the problem - it didn't. they then pulled the rotors and found that the rotors were basically falling apart - the metal was just falling off. front rotors were replaced. within a week the back rotors were doing the same - took the vehicle to a local garage, because the brakes were not functioning very well. the rear rotors were in the same if not worse condition. chevy was contacted. they did not want to acknowledge the problem even though their dealer service manager, backed up the complaint (we took one of the rotors to the service manager to show him. they are not interested in this problem - said that they couldn't be sure the rotors came off of their vehicle. they also did not show any understanding of the seriousness of not having brakes - their attitude was very disconcerting. *la | |||
| 900 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has brake system failure. intermittently while driving below 2o mph and brake pedal is depressed, pedal goes to floor, but doesn't hold. dealership has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 01/02/2003 | |||
| Consumer stated that when applying the brakes the brake pedal would go to the floor causing the vehicle to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance dealer notified. ts | |||
| 08/08/2002 | 57544 | 1 | 02/20/2000 |
| State inspection revealed that the front and rear rotors and front and rear brake pads had rusted out and needed to be replaced. *tt *jb | |||
| 12/01/2002 | |||
| When driving and the brakes are applied. consumer states' the vehicle will roll until it stop. brakes are not stopping properly. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| 12/01/2002 | |||
| When driving vehicle and the brakes are applied the vehicle will slow down but will not come to a complete stop in a timely manner vehicle rolls to a stop. please provide any further information. mr | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with brakes. also stated that it needs new brake pads on one wheel which is the right passangers side. dealer was contacted and stated that is not normal and will not pass the inspection. ts | |||
| While driving the vehicle the brakes failed. the abs braking system resistance behind the pedal became inoperable causing an accident. please provide any furhter information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet silverado. consumer states problems with abs. *tgw | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at a very low speed the contact applied the brakes and the anti lock brake system engaged. during the failure the vehicle also experienced an increased in stopping distance. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the failure and current mileage was 27,000. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 27000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving at a very low speed the contact applied the brakes and the anti lock brakes engaged. during the failure the vehicle also experienced an increased stopping distance. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). the vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired. the failure and current mileages were 27,000. sm. | |||
| 12/09/2008 | 1 | ||
| Type : vehicle year : 2000 make : chevrolet model : silverado make : gmc; model : silverado; i had a car accident and i think my anti-lock brakes locked up and thus i was in a extremely bad. my truck ended up rolling over 3 times down a hill before stopping. i want to know if the brake issue i was reading about under your investigation with the anti-lock brakes. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however, the contact is currently experiencing the failures noted in the recall. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 98,000. updated 11/17/08 *bf updated 11/18/08.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 123000 | 5 | 08/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the contact received a recall notice in february of 2006 regarding the abs. he took the vehicle in for repair on february 20,2006 at 105,284 miles. there were no failures at the time, but the repair was still made. the contact is now beginning to experience abs failure one year later. whenever he pulls to a stop sign and there is a rough spot or a bump in the road, the abs fails. the brakes do not work as well. the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. the recall number was unavailable. the failure mileage was 123,000 and current mileage was 126,000. received 12/12/07. eq-10208924-4200 recall# 00v055000 updated 12/12/07. *jb | |||
| 08/25/2007 | 90800 | 300 | 08/25/2007 |
| I recently bought a 2000 chevrolet silverado z71 extended cab. a few days after i purchased the truck i was in traffic at speeds ranging between 2-10 mph. almost everytime i pressed the brakes to come to a stop the abs system would kick in and my truck would not stop for a few extra feet almost causing me to rear end the vehicle in front of me. now i contacted chevy/gm and they said there is a recall for the problem but unfortunately my truck under the vin # i gave them did not qualify for the recall. they said i'm sorry but you'll have to get it fixed on your own. i was shocked at the response they gave me. i cant afford the close to $1000 repair and i still have to use the truck for work, but i know i won't buy another gm and i guess by the time the recall gets extended to my truck someone will either get hurt or killed do to gm not stepping up and taking no responsibility. ever since then it happens often enough where im scared. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 128000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving 30 mph he depressed the brakes and crashed into the vehicle in front of him. the air bags did not deploy. the front seat passenger sustained a lacerated spleen and contusion of the heart. a complaint was submitted to the manufacturer (complaint # 71-546827970). the current and failure mileages were 128,000. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 59000 | 2 | 08/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. he stated that the abs activated without warning which increased the stopping distance. there is a recall for the antilock brakes (nhtsa campaign #05v379000). the dealer repaired recall; however, the failure continued to occur. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. the consumer stated this is the 2nd repair, both times the speed sensors were replaced. the consumer provided a copy of repair invoice. updated 08/29/07 *tr | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 88791 | 1 | 02/05/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 55 mph under normal driving conditions, the abs warning light illuminated and the antilock system stopped operating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the pump motor circuit shorted. the vehicle has not been repaired and the light still illuminates. the antilock brakes fail to operate and the brakes function like normal brakes without abs. the engine size was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 88,791. updated 06/14/07.*jb | |||
| 02/26/2007 | 91222 | 1 | 07/07/2004 |
| The abs failed in my truck, causing me to hit a trailer parked in my driveway. while gm has already repaired this under a previous recall, their repair obviously doesn't work. they were unresponsive about my complaint, since my truck had already been repaired. if someone would have been walking in front of my truck when the brakes failed, i would have killed them. it is one thing to have the radio quit working, it is an entirely different thing to have the brakes totally fail. gm needs to do something about this besides cleaning a couple sensors. there were no warning lights, no indication whatsoever of the impending failure. i backed up and the brakes worked fine. still no warning lights. i spoke with the dealership and their answer was there isn't anything we can test for this intermittent problem. we can try to get it to fail and go from there. i now have a 6000 lb projectile that i have no idea if it is going to stop or not. i removed the abs fuse until i can figure out what to do with this unreliable product. *nm | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 9144 | 1 | 11/03/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal pulsated between 3-10 mph and the vehicle would not stop. a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. | |||
| 07/30/2006 | 189000 | 10 | 02/01/2002 |
| I own a 2000 chevy silverado 4x4. i have had a problem with the brakes for about two years. the anti-lock brake computer does not function properly all the time. i can loose the brakes at any time. i have talked to a few other owners of the same style truck and they have had similar problems. i have had the master cylinder replaced, new brakes installed, and the most recent recall to clean the brake cylinder(?) cleaned by a chevy dealer completed. the problem still existed. it may have been 2-3 weeks in-between failures. what happens is the brake pedal goes to the floor with minimum stopping power. that's exactly what happened this last time but unfortunately this time i didn't have enough road to stop on and ran into a tree. damages, according to the body shop, are going to be between $3000-$4000 dollars. the truck is in the repair shop at this time and i will have the anti-lock brake computer replaced. i know for a fact this is the cause of my accident. i was hoping for a recall from chevrolet to avoid the expensive repair. i will save the old unit along with all the repair bills and future increases in my insurance premiums and hope that somewhere in the future the truck does get a recall. i will then in turn hold chevrolet responsible for all bills incurred. *jb | |||
| 05/12/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 03/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 20 mph, the abs activates, causing an excessive stopping distance. a nhtsa recall, #05v379000 was performed on the vehicle in september 2005 concerning, the abs however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 12000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving on wet road conditions at various speeds the abs activates causing an increase in stopping distance. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes: hydraulic: antilock. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 05/16/06. *jb | |||
| 12/29/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brakes where applied at 8-10pmh and the abs engaged, resulting in the contact having a crash. to avoid a rear end collision, the contact left the road and hit an embankment on the passenger side of the vehicle. the police did not take a report at the scene and no injuries were sustained. after the accident the contact received a recall 05v379000, concerning the antilock brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the speed sensors were cleaned and it was determined the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. however, the dealer was not able to determine whether the brake failure and accident were caused by the abs sensor or the hydraulic pump. the contact felt the pump should have been included in the recall campaign. additionally, the brake rotors were replaced, due to corrosion, after only 4,000 miles. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complaint concerning the safety of 2000 chevrolet silverado abs system. *ts *nm | |||
| 03/11/2006 | 49159 | 1 | 09/07/2000 |
| There was a recall on my chevy truck for the abs system. after the service my abs system failed and the light remains on that it is not functioning. i called gm and they said that it was not part of the recall.. i have driven only 1700 miles since this service was done. i believe this problem should be taken care of by gm. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 38000 | 1000 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to a dealership to have recall repairs performed on the abs. the nhtsa campaign id is 05v379000. the vehicle was still having the same type of problems after the repairs were made. the vehicle was driven for a period of time before it was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. upon inspection the problem was the left front wheel hub needed to be replaced. repairs were made, this fixed the problem. the contact heard about a recall that was on the wheel hub. the nhtsa campaign id is 00x001000. the manufacturer was contacted the vehicle is not included in the recall due to the vin. | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 149000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the abs engaged at 3mph when brake pressure was applied. the vehicle was seen by the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. although the problem persisted, no repairs were made. 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 03/09/06. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 111000 | 50 | |
| 2000 chevrolet silverado abs activated 2 weeks after recall work was performed with no warning of abs light. *ts the consumer was told the front wheel assemblies needed to be replaced, but the repair was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2006 | 1 | 10/07/2000 | |
| I'm having the same problem as outlined in nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000. i called gm, they said my vehicle was not included in the recall. i registered a complaint. they said it may be included at a later time. *jb | |||
| 01/28/2004 | 41000 | 1 | 10/13/2000 |
| Truck had 41000 miles and the gas gauge started jumping from empty to full. around 44000 miles the abs brake light on the dash appeared, took to dealer, said it was the sensor at/near the center bottom of engine and was common , it would cost me around $1000.00 to have it repaired or wait to see if it was recalled and just drive my truck using the hyd brakes only. i have been doing this. had only the man. warranty that ended at 36 k. very disappointed, very long. *nm | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 560 | 04/05/2000 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has a problem with the abs. when stopping the brake pulsates causing an extended stopping distance. this occurs every time when trying to stop from a slow speed. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the hydraulic anti lock brakes. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. also, the vehicle has problems with the fuel gauge. after filling the vehicle up the fuel gauge will read empty, then jump to being full. this occurs intermittently. the dealer has been contacted. the consumer stated the sensors just needed to be cleaned. updated 02/21/06. *jb | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 118450 | 2 | 12/27/2000 |
| Dt: the contact took the vehicle to a dealership to have recall 05v379000 repairs performed on the anti lock brakes. after the recall repairs were made the vehicle has problems with the anti lock brakes. *ak | |||
| 01/06/2006 | 33000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there is nhtsa recall, campaign 05v379000 regarding the antilock brakes. the brakes shudder when applying brake pressure at low speeds and there is increased stopping distance. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 59000 | 11/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is an nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to the contact's state not being included in the recall. there was a minor accident due to the brake failure, abs activating at low speeds. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.*ak | |||
| 12/12/2005 | 176291 | 2 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the rear wheel shields deteriorated, causing the brake pads and rotors to wear out. he contacted the dealership, and they told him this was a common problem with this type. of vehicle. the dealership replaced the brake pads and rotors at the consumers expense. the manufacturer was contacted, who wanted more information on the problem and receipts of any repair work done on the vehicle.*ak the sensors wer replaced on 12-16-05 . updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| 11/23/2005 | 130000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the abs anti-lock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to vin. as a result of the defect the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. while pulling into the driveway the abs engaged and the vehicle went through the garage door. there was property damage, but no one sustained injuries. when the insurance company was contacted they told the contact that the police would not come to the scene of the accident since the accident occurred on the contact | |||
| 12/09/2005 | 57750 | 0 | 08/14/1999 |
| General motors 2000 silverado truck-brake problems-owner financed repairs-rear brakes and timing belt ($1,800 dealer)-most recent front brakes-rusted rotors-retailer replaced ($200). suspect defective materials manufactured by gm resulted in equipment failures. dealer should be responsible to refund repair costs to consumer. *jb | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 50633 | 2 | 07/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. this vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. the contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense twice. *ak updated 1/19/2006 - the abs activated at slow speeds. the dealer replaced the l. front hub/sensor. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 200 | ||
| Anti lock brakes kicking in at speeds under 10 mph making it difficult to come to a stop. 2000 silverado. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2005 | 70000 | 15 | 04/01/2002 |
| I saw a news article about gm vehicles having problem with the abs at low speeds. i have a 2000 chevrolet silverado 2500, and i have to admit my vehicle has had this problem. the problem is only at low speeds. it is very concerning to me, especially when i want to stop and the vehicle will not allow me to. i have not had any accidents-yet, but i am certain accidents will occur as a result of this problem. i noticed a recall for this in some states, but not mn. *nm | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 102884 | 2 | 03/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated the abs sensor has been replaced twice. this failure almost caused two accidents. both abs sensors malfunctioned within 10,000 miles. the dealership replaced the first sensor because it was oxidized to the hub assembly. the second sensor was cleaned. there was a nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes, but the contact's state was not included in the recall. *ak the tire were cupped and had to be replaced due to a vibration coming from the vehicle. updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| 10/18/2005 | 63019 | 9999 | |
| Problem: abs brake activation at low speed. it takes longer to stop causing safety concerns here. brought in to shop and they thought could fix the problem by removing and cleaning sensors and surrounding area due to excessive rust build up. they wound up replacing both sensors. a very costly repair. i am aware of your recall on this problem but gm says my vehicle is not affected even though it is in the affected vehicle manufacturer date. very disappointed in gm's response. *jb | |||
| 11/29/2005 | 97000 | 2 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact had nhtsa recall campaign id # 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. recall repairs were performed. however, the repairs have not corrected the problem. at low speed the vehicle stopped, and there was a howling noise from the brakes. the abs light illuminated. he returned to the dealer that performed the recall repairs, and the mechanic was unable to diagnose the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 100 | 09/25/2000 | |
| I have had repeated problems with the anti-lock brakes on my chevy silverado pickup. i realize there is an active recall on this issue (05v379000) but chevrolet has not acknowledged that my vehicle needs to be included in this recall. i have already spent in excess of $600 and now need additional work done on my vehicle related to this problem and would like to be reimbursed as well as having the new work done at no cost to me. *jb | |||
| 08/22/2002 | 41836 | 1 | 01/21/2000 |
| My brakes failed, i replaced my brakes and i was never informed by general motors that there was a recall. 8/22/02: replaced front disc pads, replaced front brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware, replaced rear disc pads, replaced rear brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware on back also. also replaced left rear emergency brake band/cable and hardware. 8/21/03: replaced tailgate handle. 7/5/05: replaced tailgate cable because it had broke in half. 7/13/05: replace u-joints. 11/1/05: had transmission serviced-filter and flush and was told that the transfer case select module needs to be replaced. while at the dealer getting the air bag adjusted we asked the dealer if there was a recall on the tailgate cable, as ours was busted, we were informed that there was a dealer recall, but our truck was not one of those recalled so we had to pay for the cable ourselves at a cost of $16.22. until we went in for the air bag recall we had never been informed about any recalls. we were just informed about the abs recall and we informed gm that we had replaced the recalled parts and were offered $60.00 for what cost us $826.60. this goes along with my other complaint, #10142457. *jb | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 62925 | 6 | 01/21/2000 |
| The brakes continued to fail so i proceeded to have the brakes replaced. then the anti-lock system began to fail on a regular basis. i had that system cleaned, that did not solve the problem, so i had the wheel bearings and sensors replaced. that solved my problems. *jb | |||
| 11/10/2005 | 12000 | 10 | 05/30/2000 |
| While driving under normal driving conditions, meaning fair weather and dry road surface, the service brakes were applied rather firmly. a vehicle had stopped suddenly to avoid a collision and had done so rather abruptly. after the service brakes were applied, the anti-lock brake system disengaged the brakes repetitively and did not allow the vehicle to slow sufficiently. driver had to swerve to avoid a collision. luckily, there was no significant property damage (under $200 so a police officer who observed the incident refused to file a report), and there was no personal injury. i called a local gm service department and asked as to the time frame of the recall for this issue. i had seen a reference to it on the national news in september. the service advisor told me that there was no recall on the anti-lock brakes. i told the service advisor there was a notice on the national news in reference to that exact issue. he then changed his story and claimed that it was only a recall if i lived in the northern states where the dot uses salt on the highways. i live in tennessee where the local dot uses excessive salt on the highway at the mere mention of a possible dusting of snow. and yet, the recall is not in effect in my state. i decided to look for myself at the recall notice and found this farce of a recall notice. i must ask, why is a manufacturing defect that could cause a major malfunction in the safety mechanisms of a vehicle only looked at in certain states? the answer i expect to get is that the dot does not use salt on the roads in the south, a blatant lie. so, as for the corrective action, i can do nothing. the service department says there is nothing wrong with my brakes, the anti-lock brake system, or my truck. the service advisor then told me that i should learn how to drive and to have a nice day. *nm | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 72000 | 6 | 09/16/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated while trying to stop vehicle he pressed the brake pedal and it did not engage. there was no warning prior to the incident. there was nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs brake failure. *ak updated 2/7/2006 - the consumer stated that the brake pedal seemed to push back as it was applied and that the truck felt as if it were on ice. this incident occurred on an off ramp on a clear dry day. *nm updated 2/7/2006 - *nm | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 83000 | 1 | 09/06/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated this vehicle was included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs brake failure. recall repairs was done on the vehicle, but it did not correct the problem. there was pulsation in the brake pedal when the brakes were applied. the dealer removed the abs fuse to keep the abs from activating. the dealer said he will have to cover the cost of the diagnostic test to determine the cause of the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/04/2005 | 82036 | 1 | 08/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact states received a recall notice concerning abs brakes. he had recall repairs performed, but it did not correct the problem. the service dealer said they did what was required on the recall notice. the dealer claimed the problem was due to the brake pads and rotors being low. the manufacturer said the service dealer performed the recall service as indicated on the notice. *ak updated 12/7/2005. the vehicle would not stop between 4-10 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer claimed they cleaned the abs sensor . while the consumer was leaving the dealer the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician said there was nothing else they could do. the consumer called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to another dealer. the vehicle was taken to another dealer who determined that the first dealer never cleaned the left sensor. since the left sensor has been cleaned the brakes work perfectly. *nm | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 36000 | 2 | 09/20/2000 |
| Dt: the consumer stated the abs activated when the brakes were applied. he felt a pulsation in the brake pedal. there were two repairs done to try to correct the problem . one repair consisted of cleaning the abs sensors. this did not correct the problem with the brakes. during the second repair the dealer replaced the abs sensor. the replacement of the abs sensor seemed to have corrected the problem. the consumers vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall 05v379000 for the abs because he did not live in the states that were the recall was issued. *ak updated 12/07/05. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 59000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 |
| Dt:the contact stated the abs brakes activated at low speeds. the dealership said that the sensors were bad. there was a recall, but not for the state that the contact lived in. he contacted the manufacturer's complaint department, and they told him that this vehicle was built in canada and was not included in the recall. *ak updated 11/29/2005 - *nm | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 48000 | 1 | 09/26/2000 |
| On 17 oct 05, i was required to replace all four rotors and associated brake pads on my 2000 chev silverado truck. this vehicle has less than 50,000 miles, is not routinely exposed to corrosive road conditions, and all 4 rotors were completely eaten by rust. in fact, the rotors indicated that my vehicle was reduced to less than 40% of the original design braking capacity. the rotors are heavily corroded and pitted with rust. they are not able to be resurfaced. chevrolet was contacted and, to date, has displayed little or no interest in dealing with this problem. the service manager at my dealership indicates that this is a known, on-going problem. significant numbers of gm vehicles appear to be on the road with vastly reduced braking capacity due to this metal defect in the brake rotor system. *nm | |||
| 10/26/2005 | 2 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contactreceived nhtsa recall 05v379000 concerning abs. he took the vehicle to the dealership, and had the work performed. the abs iwas still activating, therefore, the problem had not been corrected. he took the vehicle back to the dealership. the hub assembly was corroded and needed to be replaced. according to the manufacturer, the recall did not cover this, and it will have to be replaced at the contact's expense. *ak | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 48005 | 5 | 09/19/2000 |
| During low speed stopping the brake pedal goes nearly to the floor and stopping distance is greatly increased. symptoms sound identical to nhtsa campaign id number : 05v379000 that is supposedly to occur only in salt belt states. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 35850 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact complained about an abs brake problem. the abs kicked in at low speeds, causing the vehicle not to stop. the contact stated that when applying pressure to the brakes it felt like they were pushing back against the contact's foot, and at other times it felt like the pedal pulsated. sometimes when the contact applied the brakes there wash growling noise. the problem did not happen every time when he came to a stop, but it started happening more often. *ak updated 01/04/06. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 38500 | 8 | 12/12/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a recall on the abs brakes. has contacted the manufacturer, and they will replace the abs speed sensors, but they will not replace the rotors. the contact was having a problem with the rotors. they were corroded. he had the rotors turned and put back on vehicle with new pads. the abs speed sensors were still not working correctly. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| 09/06/2005 | 45000 | 1 | 01/02/2000 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the abs brakes kicked in at low speeds of 5-7 mph. this started about one month ago. the contact was aware that recall did not start until 11-05, but wanted to file a complaint anyway. she has not yet received a recall letter in the mail. this was in regard to recall 05v379000. the abs light did not illuminate prior to this happening. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 36000 | 1 | 07/02/2002 |
| Dt: there is a problem with the abs. there is nhtsa recall o5v379000 concerning abs brakes. however, the consumers vin and state were not included in the recall. the consumer first started experiencing a problem with the vehicle in july 2003. when the consumer took it to the dealership they had to change the entire wheel assembly. there were no accidents.*ak *jb | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 25000 | 1 | 06/10/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer states that 2000 chevrolet silverado was having a problem with the abs system. when the consumer pressed down on the brakes they sounded like they were grinding. the abs was engaged at low speeds. the vehicle has been checked by a repair shop, and was having the sensors cleaned. the consumer has been in contact with gm, and they said that they did not have a recall. the consumer has replaced the rotors and pads. the speed was 10 mph or below.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2005 | 51000 | 1 | 06/10/2004 |
| Dt: the caller said brakes failed at low speeds. he stated that when slowing down the brakes locked. when going between 3-10 mph was when the problem started. it happened without warning. there was recall 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes on other vehicles , but the recall was not for the caller's state. dealer has not been contacted yet. manufacturer said the caller was not included in recall, and they will not fix the vehicle for free. he had one near miss accident. *ak updated 11/17/2005. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet abs system developed problems.***no answer required***. *mr on two separate occasions the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle at low speeds. the consumer had to use the emergency brae to stop the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| At speeds under 15 mph the abs activates and the vehicle goes 1 to two feet further than expected. usually happens when coming to a stop sign, stop light, parking or in heavy traffic. this happens a lot!! i know there is a campaign out there, but they need to approve it before there are more wrecks! the canadian recall was over a year ago, why is the us recall so far behind? *jb | |||
| 08/08/2005 | 45000 | 15 | 04/14/2000 |
| After narrowly avoiding an accident, i noticed that the abs would activate in the last ten feet or so when stopping my 2000 cheverolet silverado pickup truck. vin 1gcek14t3yz134700. i took the truck to the gm dealership and reported the incidents and requested repair. the service department of brenengen cheverlet, west salem wisconsin found a gm bulletin on the problem and followed the instructions contained therein and cleaned the abs sensor mounts which corrected the problem. i have read in the local newspaper about a possible recall of some gm vehicles. so far this recall has not been released in the state of wisconsin, but certainly there is an ongoing problem that needs immediate attention and action to correct this problem. i am convinced from my experience, that this situation will cause or has caused many accidents/incidents in the state of wisconsin. *nm | |||
| 07/11/2003 | 2 | 12/31/1999 | |
| Dt the brake system would activate at 3.7 mph and it would not stop. the consumer hit a wall. the vehicle would make a growling noise indicating that the abs was not working. this started on jan 1, 2001. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer twice and they found nothing wrong with it. *ak *mr the dealer replaced the wheel speed sensor. *jb | |||
| 09/07/2005 | 38800 | 1 | |
| 2000 chevrolet silverado pick-up has been having brake problems and is getting worse. truck has a defect with the antilock brake sensor that is know to gm. there was an announcement on the news about a recall on brakes for gm trucks and suvs. according to information on the internet the 2000 chevrolet silverado is part of that recall. when i called the dealer to get it fixed they said an official recall hasn't been made yet. i told them that i have already been experiencing problems with the brakes and was almost in an accident due to this. they said to bring it in. when the dealership called gm for authorization to repair the vehicle gm refused to authorize truck to be repaired because the recall is not going out until november. this is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed now. the truck is becoming unsafe to drive. gm has already made it public that there will be a recall due to this problem. they should take responsibility for this problem and repair vehicles that are currently experiencing brake problems before someone gets into a serious accident because of it. *nm | |||
| 11/24/2003 | 48000 | 5 | 04/18/2000 |
| Break problems, truck does not want to stop on occasion. i have made several complaints to the dealer, and to gm, however the dealer has fixed my truck, and it still has problems, i have found out that there is a recall on it ( recall number 05068) gm has not given me any satisfaction, and was very rude telling me that i did not know how to drive, i am a 66 year old man and i have been driving since i was 16, i think i should know when my truck will not stop. *nm | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 50649 | 1 | 08/22/2000 |
| Dt: the consumer complained about abs brake problems with a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the brakes were not stopping properly. when the consumer pushes the brakes the vehicle continued going. the abs went off, and the car jumped, and was moving forward. this has been happening for a year. the consumer tried to repair the vehicle but the brakes were still having the problems. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they tried to fix the problem. also , the consumer contacted gm and was told this vehicle was not included in recall 05v379000 due to vin. the consumer lived in michigan. the consumer was employeed by gm. the speed was 15-25 mph when the abs would kick in.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 63000 | 50 | 04/14/2003 |
| I purchased the vehicle with just over 36000 miles and have used it as a daily-driver. the abs began to activate while maneuvering at low speeds. problem has occurred more often than i can count. has lead to the vehicle running up onto curbs/sidewalks. one occasion has caused me to hit another vehicle. dealership told me, after examining the vehicle, it was defective speed sensors. (they didn't really inspect it. the speed sensors were replaced earlier that week) ended up replacing entire front assemblies. i was told that the parts wore out. (funny, was told the plastic speed sensors wore out the metal surrounding them. and they showed no wear) i have the original speed sensors. *jb | |||
| 08/31/2005 | 60000 | 5 | 02/05/2003 |
| We have had problems with the brakes on our 2000 silverado 1/2 ton since we bought it in 2003. we have replaced both rear and front brakes (including front rotors). the pedal has always been soft, and sometimes goes right to the floor. the abs light comes on and off. recently the brakes have been failing, resulting in us rolling through stop signs, gas stations, driveway, causing dangerous situations. the pedal either goes to the floor, or the anti-lock grabs, causing the brakes to 'catch' and 'uncatch' and us to roll through. my husband and i are both concerned about the money we are putting into these brakes, and are worried that an accident is imminent if the brakes continue to function in this way. our dealer says they can do nothing until a recall letter is sent out. as of now, we have had the abs disconnected by our mechanic, so that we can have some brakes without the worry of the anti-lock catching and us rolling through intersections. is chevorlet worried about this? when can we expect something to be fixed by gm? *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 70000 | 15 | 06/02/2000 |
| Dt: recall #05068 on the abs system. the consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall, however the state that the consumer resides in was not included. the consumer stated that the problem has been going on for a month and it was getting worse. the consumer noticed the problem around august 1, 2005. the consumer could feel it through the brake and hear a clicking sound. *jb (11/17/05) *sc | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 44793 | 12 | 05/01/2000 |
| Dt: there was a problem with the abs brakes. the problem first started on 8-1-05 and on 8-14-05 the consumer ran two stop signs. the problem occurred at least 12 times. there have been no accidents as of yet. when the consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, they told him that there was a problem with corrosion of the abs. the consumer heard that there was a recall on this issue that only included certain states, but his state was not included. *ak *jb | |||
| 02/24/2004 | 49000 | 1 | |
| 2000 chevy silverado. a while back i had a problem with the anti-lock brakes. they would engage at low speed and make it near impossible to stop. a mechanic friend told me that it was because of corrosion under the antilock sensors in the front wheel. he cleaned this area and the problem was gone. now the problem has returned. this has to be a safety violation on behave of chevy. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 59000 | 1000 | 10/08/2001 |
| Activation of the antilock brake system at low braking speeds for no reason. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 01/05/2002 |
| Dt: there is a problem with the abs brake system . on 8-15-05 the brakes failed, causing the consumer to run a stop light at an intersection. the consumer was able to safely get the vehicle home without incident. after the brake failure he noticed the abs warning light came on. the consumer has not driven the vehicle since. the consumer has not been able to take the vehicle to a dealer to be inspected as of yet. the consumer had contacted the dealership and they told him to contact the manufacturer. the manufacturer told him that it was under investigation. *ak | |||
| 07/04/2005 | 84570 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer experienced a problem with unwanted anti lock brake activation. the problem first started around 7-4-05. the consumer contacted a dealership by phone and they told him that it was normal for this to occur. this happened at slow speeds, 10 mph or less. this was an on going problem. and it has caused the consumer to almost have an accident a couple of times. the consumer found on the website that there was nhtsa recall 05v379000/gm recall 05068. when the consumer contacted the manufacturer they told him that it was still under investigation. *ak | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 11/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact was driving on 8-26-05 going 20 mph and he slowed down as he was coming to a stop sign and when he put foot on the brake it slowed him down initially and then it just got very hard to stop. he hit someone from behind. no one was hurt. there was no police report taken. the consumer heard on the news that there was a recall 05v379000 . *ak | |||
| 08/30/2004 | 20000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the consumer experienced the same problems as stated in recall 05v379000 concerning the anti-lock brakes. he said the recall did not include his state. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. *ak the consumer stated when he begins to slow down, the brakes begin to pump and take control and then return to normal before coming to a complete stop, which greatly increase stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 08/22/2005 | 50400 | 14 | 08/10/2000 |
| Dt: consumer experiences a problem at speeds of ten miles and less when applying brake pressure. this felt like false activation of the abs system. there were no brakes when this occurred. the vehicle did not stop no matter how hard brake pressure was applied. had to pump the brakes in order to stop. consumer has not had any repairs or corrections done to abs at this time. the consumer has not taken truck to a dealership for diagnosis of this problem. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2005 | 1 | 08/17/2000 | |
| When trying to stop at slow speeds the brake pedal kicks back like the abs is engaged. i have to take my foot off and re-apply the brakes to stop.this is a very dangerous situation. | |||
| 08/24/2005 | 85000 | 25 | 08/08/2002 |
| I have had ongoing problems with the antilock brakes on my 2000 chev. silverado. this morning i pulled into my drive and the brakes would not stop the truck. my grandchild was in the driveway and by the grace of god he jumped out of the way in time. i understand you are considering a recall on the brakes on these vehicles - please, prevent further incidents by making gm fix this problem!! | |||
| 08/18/2005 | 44000 | 50 | 01/17/2005 |
| (1) driving in normal conditions. dry roads. normal speeds. (2) when having to stop, the anti-lock brakes kick on, keeping my 2000 silverado from being able to stop. i have to let up on the brakes and re-apply in order to prevent myself from hitting the car in front of me or rolling through a stop sign or light. (3) nothing has been done. i have read that a lot of people have been removing the fuse so the anti-lock brakes don't even work. this is not a proper solution.*jb | |||
| 07/10/2005 | 20 | ||
| I own a 2000 chevy silverado. while traveling at low speeds the anti-lock brake system activates which makes it harder to stop the vehicle. i have had several near misses because this defect has affected stopping distances. gm is aware of the problem with the faulty abs sensors. i know that there was a recall in canada but they haven't done a recall in the us. i talked to a mechanic at a chevy dealership who stated that it would cost hundreds of dollars to fix the sensors. i am on a fixed income. it should be their responsibility due to the faulty sensors. this defect is jeopardizing people's lives. i can't drive my children in the vehicle because i fear for their safety. *jb | |||
| 08/11/2005 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Anti-lock brakes activating at low speeds leading to longer stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 08/09/2005 | 44765 | 1 | |
| 2000 chevy silverado brakes - vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and i started having brake problems - the brake pedal will kick back as if the abs goes on when i am stopping at a stop sign,etc -- starting occurring more frequently so i decided to change the brake pads in the rear. to my surprise the left rear rotor and backing plate were totally rusted through and that brake pad was worn down almost completely while the right rear rotor/backing plate and brake pad were almost new?? i went ahead and put on the new brake pads but this did not cure the problem. i now am going to take it in to the brake shop where i suspect i will need a new rotor/backing plate and abs sensor on the left rear. i doubt this is due to salt as if it was, it would occur on either both sides or the drivers side more than the passenger side, don't you?? as well, i live in a county that doesn't use straight salt and do little to no city driving. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 07/01/2003 |
| Dt: the consumer states that 2000 chevrolet silverado is having problems with the abs brake system at low speeds. when traveling at low speeds the abs would activate and the truck would not slow down correctly. this resulted in extended stopping distance. the owner took vehicle to a repair shop, and the mechanic cleaned both front sensors and reinstalled them, and then road tested. the truck was fine at this point. the owner wanted reimbursement from chevrolet for repair work. *ak | |||
| 04/02/2005 | 95000 | 1 | |
| During very slow speed such as creeping in heavy traffic, the brake pedal seems to engage the anti-lock brakes making braking unpredictable. problem is very repeatable. similar to investigation pe05-020. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 21000 | 300 | 10/13/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer wa shaving an ongoing problem with the abs sensor on a 2000 chevrolet silverado. the abs engaged falsely, and was kicked in every time consumer came to stop. it pulsated when it didn't not need to. this happened for about a year then consumer replaced the sensors. however, problem recurred. the vehicle will not stop. the brakes were making a grinding sound. while consumer was pulling into a parking lot vehicle was involved in a crash on 7-30-2005 because the brakes would not stop. the owner was pulling into a parking lot. there were no injuries reported. a police report was available. *ak | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: received new brake lines and brakes from the gm dealer, this was a design change because they were not like the old ones. when making a right or left hand turn it made the rubber brake line come in contact with the wheel. this happened on july 27, 2005. the new lines havdbeen on h just a little over 30 days. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 59000 | 1 | 06/10/2003 |
| Dt: consumer stated the abs brake system was corroded. the brakes vibrated at low speeds, below 10 mph. the abs system did not work correctly for about three weeks. consumer had the brakes serviced and fixed this week. the brakes were working fine currently. the warranty expired, and the consumer had to pay out of pocket expenses. the brakes were repaired by the dealership. *ak | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 51500 | 1 | 03/30/2000 |
| Dt: the anti lock brakes kicked in at any time whenever the brake was hit. this reduced the braking power. vehicle has not been taken to the dealership, and consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. this problem started approximately two weeks ago. this mostly occurred at low speeds, although the vehicle has not been driven much because consumer was too nervous to drive it. this was a 2000 chevrolet silverado. consumer found an open investigation, pe05020. nothing has been done yet to correct the problem.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 67000 | 1 | 06/20/2000 |
| The straps on my baby's car seat do not tighten easily. repeated tightening of the straps led to plastic fatigue on the piece that connects to the straps. we had two of these car seats with my first child. with the first one, dorel juvenile group sold me another car seat at a discounted price. with the second car seat to experience this trouble, dorel told me that they hadn't received any other claims of this problem. now with my second child, we mostly had trouble with the car seat when it was in the rear facing position. dorel should at least acknowledge that there is a problem with the design of the car seat that leads to plastic fatigue. this car seat is the comfort ride model no. 22-400-brd. there wasn't a box to check for this particular car seat. this was an intermittent problem. *sc | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 118000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Dt: the vehicle is a 2000 chevrolet silverado pick-up truck. the abs is coming on unexpectedly when the consumer applies the brakes. several times when this occurred it caused the brakes not to work properly and at other times it caused them to fail. this problem has caused the consumer to almost hit another vehicle and a building on separate occasions. she has taken it to the dealership which they told her that the problem was the abs senor needed to be cleaned. they removed and cleaned both front wheel speed sensors. because of some kind of build up on the sensor. when the consumer had this fixed the dealership broke the brake pads and rotors trying to get to the problem. they replaced these parts at the consumers expense. the problem has not come back since they cleaned the sensor. this is the only know problem with the vehicle at this time. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | |||
| I have a 2000 chevy silverado that at low speeds the anti-lock brakes kick in making my stopping distance longer | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 51000 | 1 | 02/29/2000 |
| Dt: caller said the abs come on when hitting the brakes. it does not happen every time, but happens a lot. dealer cleaned the sensor, and it was working correctly. manufacturer said vehicle was out of warranty, and caller has to pay for it himself.*ak the consumer stated the pedal went down to the floor and the abs activated. *jb | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 104000 | 05/01/2000 | |
| I have a 2000 silverado 4x4 that has the corrosion problem with the front abs sensor, as do many other people despite gm's refusal to admit the problem in the united states... somehow it evidently only happens in canada. anyway, i cannot stop less than 7-8 mph most of the time without multiple pumps of the brakes. i dropped my truck off at serra cheverelet in hudsonville michigan this morning (to have the guy tell me it is very rare in the us, it generally happens in northern canada which sounded like it was straight out of a what to say pamphlet from gm). the dealership just told me it will be over $950 to replace the front to abs sensors and that it is needed because they can't be cleaned. rest assured, i was told the new parts are guaranteed for life... well what about the lowest-bidder crap they installed at the factory? why isn't that guaranteed for life, seeing how it's malfunction can cause life-threatening accidents. in short, please add another number to the statistics for this complaint. | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 61040 | 3 | 04/10/2000 |
| Dt: the consumer states that his 2000 chevy silverado is making noise from the brakes. the brake sensor was failing and not working correctly. this has been a problem for several months. and three months ago the owner had $700.00 worth of work done to the vehicle concerning the brake issue. the dealer has not been cooperative in dealing with this matter. right now the brakes are not working correctly and this is the third occasion. all work has been performed by the dealership or certified repair shop. the owner has not talked to chevrolet. the dealer checked for any recalls, and said he would get back in touch with the owner of the vehicle. at this point, the dealer has not called back. the rotors and pads were replaced on october 6, 2004. the brake pedal felt spongy and making a funny towards the end of a stop. and then the problem persisted and the vehicle failed to stop on april 14, 2005. on april 15, 2005, the dealership did $667.16 worth of brake repair work. the dealership said that it had to do with the abs sensor. the consumer was told about the service bulletin about the abs that the dealership knew about. right now the brake pedal has a spongy feel to it. to the point that the pedal has to be mashed to the floor before the vehicle will completely stop. the consumer keeps trying to get the problem fixed but it seems to be recurring. *nm | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 45000 | 1 | 02/03/2000 |
| Dt: contact states: he is complaining about the abs braking problem that is currently being investigated by gm. he has had an accident involving the abs problem. he was going approx. 33 mph when he applied the brakes after slowing down to approx. 11 mph and he did not have any brakes. he glided into the car in front of him. the dealer repaired the vehicle. gm paid for the repair cost and the rental car; but he wants the damage done to his car paid for by gm. he has had problems before this. he had new brakes and rotors put on at 45,000 miles. *nm the anti-lock brake system (abs) failed due to corroded brake sensors. *tt | |||
| 06/25/2005 | 30000 | 2 | 11/15/1999 |
| Dt: at low speeds the abs system locked, and vehicle will not stop. the abs motor popped and pushed the pedal back. this past saturday couldn't get the vehicle to stop and hit another vehicle. took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the front hubs sensor, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 40000 | 50 | 08/01/1999 |
| Anti lock brakes go off below 10mph when coming to a stop on dry pavement. which causes the vehicle to role almost resuliting in minor collision. | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 38000 | 2 | 02/17/2000 |
| Failure of the antilock braking system at speeds below 10 mph due to a buildup of corrosion on the abs sensors. repairs were not covered under warranty and cost approximately $145. vehicle had to be towed to the rapair shop after nearly rear ending a parked automobile. june, 2005: problem returned and is still not coveredunder warenty or vehicle recall even though a recall has been mandated by the canadian government to correct this problem. milage on the vehicle as of present time is approximately 53,500. | |||
| 05/23/2005 | 70600 | 1 | 09/09/1999 |
| Dt: contact states vehiclewas in an accident because the brakes failed. contact started to slow down and the brakes would not go down. when pressed the brakes were hard and stayed in the upward position. the abs light illuminated. *ak *nm | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 21000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 |
| Dt: the consumers abs system, failed. when coming to stop at slower speeds the abs kicks in ,and it will not stop within in 5 or 6 feet of travel. can't rely on it. the light did come on, but not all the time, only on slower speeds. took vehicle and had it fixed before.*ak *sb consumer feels this is a safety issue for when your in heavy traffic and need to come to an complete stop you can't and run into the back of somebody.*sb | |||
| 05/27/2005 | 50000 | 06/02/2000 | |
| Brake failure at low speed | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31000 | 1000 | 06/24/2004 |
| 2000 chevy silverado z-71, 4wd, v-8 extended cab 31,000 miles. i purchased the vehicle used on june 24, 2004. in september, 2004 i noticed that the abs brake system would activate as i slowed (< 10 mph) to a stop. this issue began intermittantly but worsened as i continued to drive the vehicle. by jan, 2005, the abs would activate every time i applied the brakes at slow speeds (< 10 mph). no trouble lights came on. i did not have any accidents with this issue but had one very close call in a parking lot. this incident caused m to investigate and fix the problem. in late january, i had a gm dealer investigate the issue and they recommended replacing the left front hub assembly. given the high price the dealer was going to charge for the replacement part and the labor, i elected to purchase a replacement front hub assembly from a local auto parts store (autozone). i replaced the left front hub assembly per the vehicle's service manual directions. and the problem went away. the hub i removed was heavily corroded with signs that the seal on the inboard side of the hub was corroded with a portion of the excluder lips missing. i still have the hub assembly that was removed from the vehicle and would be glad to provide it for teardown inspection. in addition, i am a degreed mechanical engineer that works for a leading axle and driveshaft manufacturer and would be glad to discuss this serious safety issue further. i believe that seal failed and this allowed debris / corrosion to enter the hub assembly which then subsequently caused a signal interuption between the tone whee and speed sensor. thus, the abs system believed that the left front hub was not rotating and caused the abs system to activate. my issue is very much like the issue described in the may 27, 2005 issue of the detroit free pess titled gm truck owners insist brakes are a problem. | |||
| 02/07/2005 | 100 | ||
| My 2000 silverado pickup truck had the bad brake sensor in the front wheel. as i would roll to a stop the abs system would activate and i would have to push on the brake pedal with both feet to stop. i never got in an accident, but had several scary moments before the truck stopped. i got the sensor replaced and it fixed the problem gm should have covered the repair, it is a bad safety issue. | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 40000 | 10/08/2002 | |
| The anti-lock brakes engage on my 2000 silverado at inappropriate times. this causes the vehicle to be difficult to stop and has almost resulted in several accidents. this problem began last winter and continues. i do not get any indication of a problem on the dash. i avoid using this truck because of the problem. | |||
| 05/19/2004 | 2 | 08/01/2003 | |
| Dt: contact states at low speeds when the brakes are applied the vehicle lurches forward. when going at faster speeds and the brakes are applied vehicle jerks. this happens especially during the winter. the service dealer stated it was the hubs. *ak consumer adds the recall to replace the steering pump has made the brakes fail constantly at low speed and has caused jerking at high speeds. *tt *sb | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 37000 | 1 | 03/30/2003 |
| Consumer states: abs system activates every time he applies the brakes. *ak the abs activated at 5-10 mph, which caused the vehicle to continue to move forward instead of stopping. *jb | |||
| 12/13/2004 | 120000 | 10 | 06/15/2000 |
| Stopping distance at slow speed is not alway as crisp as it should be. the abs sometimes come on, when it shouldn't. my local mechanic has been unable to fix this. why are the canadians treated as first class consumers and the amer- ican as second rate? | |||
| 12/15/2004 | 1 | 08/28/2000 | |
| Chevrolet silverado 2000. the consumer stated he was having a problem with the abs. at very low speed, under 10 mph, when the consumer steps on the brakes, the vehicle will not stop. sometimes the consumer had to pump the brakes. the consumer could hear some type of noise when he applied the brakes. had vehicle in pa for 3 winter seasons. *jb *sc | |||
| 01/29/2003 | 131000 | 24 | 01/12/2003 |
| Dt: without warning, when the consumer slowed down to come to a stop the abs activated and the vehicle surged ahead. the brake pedal needed to be pushed hard to get the vehicle to stop. the dealer said that sometimes it happens. the consumer has not contacted the manufacturer yet. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 38000 | 10/08/2001 | |
| Anti lock brake system would engage as vehicle was coming to a stop causing the vehicle to continue rolling. | |||
| 06/25/2003 | 26500 | 6 | 06/15/1999 |
| When the consumer applied the brakes at a red light on a dry road, the abs kicked in and the vehicle went through the red light halfway through the intersection. that was the first time. a couple days later, the consumner entered a road but tried to stop on main road and went partway into the lane on the main road. maybe a week or so later , the consumer almost ran into someone at a stop sign when the brakes were applied. the dealer repaired this but the problem started again. *tt the brakes would lock up when the vehicle had less than 8600k miles. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 23000 | 100 | 09/01/1999 |
| Back in the fall of 2003 i had an insodent with the abs brakes on my 2000 chevy silverado going crazy. when i would go to stop everything was ok till the truck hit 5 miles and hour then they would activate and at times would not stop. they would also lock up and the truck would keep moving with my foot on or off the brake pedal. the only way to stop it was to ease off the petall and hit the pedal hard and at times this would knot work on the first try. i took the truck to my local goodyear service station and had them check it out. they did not see a problem with the abs sytem but they said that i need to replace the rotors becuse they were rusted very bad . i did that and a it did not fix the proplem. so i contacted my local gm delaership and asked them if they could look and see if there was any recalls or problems with the abs sytem that i was not informed off they said no there was not. while on vaction visting my parents in another state i went to a gm dealership and had them take a look at it and after hooking it up to the computer they said it could be the speed sensor or the abs module. so i had them replace the speed sensor and they also did some othere repairs on the truck as well but at this time i can not tell you what they done becuse i do not have accsess to the bill. and they told me that i needed to replace the front pads in about 3 to 4 months. everything was going fine then it started doing it again and it had been 3 to 4 months since i had the speed sensor changed so i took the truck to pep boys . at pep boys i had them check the front to replace the brake pads and they did so. this did not fix the problem. now i would take it back to the dealership to have them look at it again and replace the abs moduel but as of right now i have invested over $900 in this problem. i herd the abs module cost over $650 not to mention the diagnostic fee of$89 and labor. and i herd that there was a recall and i can not find out any information on it. | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 37000 | 12/01/2002 | |
| Dt: contact states that abs started failing at approximately 37000. the vehicle was taken to lewis chevrolet, they would not warrant the work that was performed on the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 04/10/2005 | 1 | 08/15/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact states that he owns a 2000 chevy silverado and the abs is kicking in at about 5 mph increasing the stopping distance. this happens on all road conditions. it happens everytime he tries to slow down. the vehicle has new brakes and the regular brakes work fine but it's the abs that is making the problem. *nm | |||
| 05/10/2005 | 75000 | 20 | 09/25/2000 |
| On more than one occasion, my 2000 chevrolet silverado (1500) pick up truck fails to stop at low speeds <20 mph. the cause is the abs brake system activates, regardless of road conditions and makes the brake pedal very hard. at time of this complaint, service work has not be completed; therefore, i have no information on parts. | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 69000 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Consumer states: antil-lock brakes will kick in below 5 mph everytime. the brakes are fine. when pushing down on the brake the pedal will push back, and making pumping noise. when noise stops you regain operation of the pedal. it'll continue to move to extra 3 to 5 feet when trying to get vehilce to stop sometimes up to 10-15 feet.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2002 | 37000 | 2 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt: anti lock brakes at 5-10 mph the brakes failed and cause extended stopping distance. problem began 11/03 vehicle was serviced, cleaned hubs and sensors. problem returned on 3/15/05. problem is persistent. brake light is not on or abs light. happens in all weather conditions. (4 wheel antilock). vehicle is regularly serviced, service records available. parking brake, three years ago parking brake failed completely. dealer repaired. the problem returnes about every 3-4 months. last summer parking brake failed, and vehicle rolled into another vehicle while contact was in gas station.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 68000 | 1 | 03/28/2000 |
| The abs activated at low speeds. every once in a while they would activate when they shouldn't on dry pavement. *ak *sc *jb | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 75000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| Dt: anti lock brakes activated at speeds of 5-10 mph, causing extended stopping distance. brakes failed about 50% of the time. first began in november 2004, and problem became worse. no brake lights came on. happened under any weather conditions. vehicle was regularly serviced and service records were available.*ak | |||
| 03/10/2005 | 56700 | 20 | 11/09/1999 |
| Brake pedal became very hard, truck became hard to stop under 5 miles per hour.the problem occured more often,once for every three stops. the truck was taken to the dealer for repairs. the antilock brakes were found to be faulty. a speed sensor was replaced in each front wheel. cost of repairs was $400. | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 42000 | 08/03/2000 | |
| Antilock brakes engage at low speeds | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 65000 | 08/20/2000 | |
| Have not wrecked yet but have had many close calls because my truck needs a longer stopping distance because of the anti lock brakes. numerous times i have almost hit vechicles because i could not stop. reported the problem to gm and to my dealer they tell me they are looking into the problem. in the meantime they tell me to clean the sensors on the antilock brakes. this does not work. still have the problem. this problem started about a year ago. | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 92000 | 10 | 06/22/2000 |
| Over the past 3 years i've experienced failures while braking. after having the dealer check this problem he advise me to replace hub and bearings. at my cost..... this hasn't fix the problem. last winter i slid through several intersections. at slow speeds i know now to forget about abs-ing and pump the hell out of the brakes. please note that the incident date is just a guess from last winter. | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 40000 | 15 | 07/14/2002 |
| After reading the newspaper of 05/04/2005, i realized my vehicle, a 2000 siverado, was involved in the nhtsa investigation #pe05020, low speed braking distance increase. on several occasions throughout this past winter, my truck just seemed like it didn't want to stop in what i thought was a sufficient distance. i had been told by my local dealership shortly after purchasing this vehicle in july of 2002, to either use my parking brake all the time or not at all because the components would rust and become inoperative. apparantly this problem has been known by gm for a long time. having read the news article, the further ramification becomes clear. i now know the a.b.s. system was too aggressive on slippery surfaces. the last time this happened, i was turning into my driveway and wound up in my front yard stuck, but with no damage. if i had been at an intersection on a public road, i might not be here to write this. the incident date and number of failures will be relative due to the frequency of this failure. | |||
| 12/14/2003 | 80000 | 1 | 05/31/2000 |
| This is in regards to today's newspaper article about the government's new investigation about gm's antilock brake problems with its trucks and suvs. my 2000 chevrolet silverado started experiencing antilock braking problems on december 2003. the problem was that whenever i braked slower than 10 mph, the brakes won't stop the truck until after it slowed down to less than 3 mph. the brake pedal would pulsate strongly. then at that speed the brakes would grab very hard. it was really annyoing and dangerous. for some time i nearly hit some cars ahead of me. on february 2004 i had the front hubs, rotors and brake pads replaced at a cost of $746.60 including labor at an independent repair shop. the warranty had expired over a year ago. the mileage on the truck was 85,000, but the truck was barely 3 years old. fyi, gm made a profit of about $8,000 when i bought the truck, according to industry publications. multiply that by 1,200,000 and you have a filthy profiteering company on your hands. i want my money reimbursed. i have never experienced such a safety problem in my life before. for settlement, i don't want a coupon for buying another gm truck at a discount. i want to be reimbursed! please do not settle for less! the detroit people must be made to see the errors of their ways and to stop profiteering at our expense! | |||
| 04/19/2004 | 66670 | 20 | 03/01/2000 |
| When coming to a stop at slow speeds (less than 3 mph) my anti-lock breaks activate and increase my stopping distance. this has resulted in near accidents in parking lots and in almost causing the vehicle to hit the closed garage door of my house. the condition occurs repeatedly (everytime) on all types of surfaces including dry smooth pavement. no service lights or brake warning lights were illuminated. to correct this problem at minimum expense i have pulled the abs fuse to inactivate the abs system. the problem has never reoccurred with the abs fuse removed. neither general motors or its dealerships have been contacted with this problem since it occurred outside of the warranty period. | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 42579 | 4 | |
| Very difficult to apply brakes with vehicle speed between 5 and 10 mph. pedal was extremely difficult to push. trying to apply brakes a buzzing noise is heard from the front of the vehicle. using both feet to push the brake pedal was able to stop vehicle. no abs or brake warning lights were illuminated. incidents happened on the road as vehicle slowed in traffic. | |||
| 04/03/2004 | 60000 | 100 | 08/30/1999 |
| Abs failing at low speeds. during braking, below 10mph the brake pedal locks up and fails completely. before it fails the brake pedal will chatter. abs fuse has been pulled in order to drive vehicle.*ak | |||
| 02/16/2005 | 1 | 05/01/2004 | |
| (hydraulic brakes) when the brakes were applied, the abs kicked in and the vehicle continued on. no warning given about the abs failure. the problem continued to get worse. the problem would also occur on dry road conditions with normal braking. this was an intermittent problem. *ak per invoice; the abs brakes would activate at slow speeds. the sensors had corroded. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/23/2004 | 60689 | 3 | 10/27/2000 |
| In my 2000 chevy silverado 4x4 truck, without warning the brake pedal went to the floor as i was pulling into my garage and the vehicle did not stop causing minor damage to garage contents (shelves, stored garden equipment; no damage to truck). my mechanic could find no problem after inspection. brake failure occured twice more and then i went to the dealer mechanic. the abs error light never came on. i paid approximately $500 to replace driver side front abs sensor. this was in oct 2004 so the old part is not available. | |||
| 06/24/2004 | 30466 | 2 | |
| June of 2004 contact states at 30000 miles the brake sensor went bad, brakes failed, dealer replaced brake sensor on left wheel then two months 32000 miles replaced front brake sensor, left and right. barely avoided crashing into garage due to vehicle. vehicle is regularly serviced and contact has service records. | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 60000 | 10 | 09/20/2001 |
| On numerous occasions starting approx. 1 1/2 to 2 years ago, the brakes on my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 act up when pulling up to a stop sign, or otherwise braking under normal conditions to a stop. after reading this morning about the investigation launched into the brakes, i realized that this is what is happening to me. i haven't had any accidents, but in that moment i push the brake pedal as hard as i can, and the truck just doesn't stop. the anti-locks kick in, but it is a very scary feeling as it adds stopping distance. i asked the dealer about it, and got a kind of non-answer, so i still have the problem occasionally. something is definitely not right; it's unlike anything i've ever experienced to date. | |||
| 04/14/2005 | 10 | 05/18/2004 | |
| Contact states, low speed abs activation; happens intermittently. *ak | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 90000 | 35 | 12/07/1999 |
| Brakes catch when slowing down with no notice; anti-lock brakes activate when applying regular brakes.*ak | |||
| 10/30/2004 | 55000 | 4 | 02/25/2004 |
| Consumer complained about an abs brake system problem. when applying the brakes they will chatter and vibrate, and will not stop the vehicle. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who suggested that consumer take the vehicle to the dealer to have it inspected. consumer had it inspected by an independent mechanic, but the cause of the problem had not yet been identified.*ak nearly rear ended an auto at a stop light and ran completely through 2 stop signs. anti-lock brake failure. *bf *nm | |||
| 04/05/2005 | 2 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes are not functioning properly, which is causing the vehicle to come to a rolling stop. owner will be taken vehicle to dealer for the second time for the same problem.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 70000 | 15 | 05/30/2003 |
| I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 4x4. i purchased it used in may 2003. i like everything about the truck but this past year i have had trouble with my abs system malfunctioning. i had several occasions had the abs activate while the truck is going between 5-10 mph and came very close to rear ending another vehicle and also a tree at the end of my driveway. i have since removed the fuse from the abs circuit to dis-able this very dangerous situation. i recently notified chevrolet via e-mail and they instructed me to take my truck to a certified gm dealer for a diagnoses of my truck. i feel after reading several threads on chevy truck forums that this is a major problem with chevrolet trucks from the 90's to the newer trucks. i have also learned that gm has recalled trucks in canada but here in the states. i am going to carry through with taking it to a dealer and geting it diagnosed but i feel very strongly that this should be a recall in the usa also. | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 71000 | 1 | |
| Nhtsa campaign 00v055000; chevrolet issued an abs spring clip recall. this vehicle is not included in the recall, but the abs was not operating properly. this vin is outside the remedy scope. *jb | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 999000 | 5 | |
| When driving below 10 mph vehicle will loose the abs braking. brakes work intermittently. consumer struck the garage when the brakes failed, and at other occurrences a vehicle.*ak | |||
| 12/12/2004 | 102500 | 1 | 03/10/2004 |
| Failure of service brakes which resulted in a crash (low speed). caused by corrosion of speed sensors. repaired by dealer (cleaning of speed sensors). dealer repair manager explained that the problem has occurred in past and another similar incident occurred a few days after this one, involving another chevrolet truck. dealer further related that the manufacturer is aware of the problem however has only issued a bulletin on how to repair at owners cost (approx. $400.00 without replacement parts, only labor). *nm | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| When driving under 10 mph on dry pavement, the abs activated and it became hard to stop the vehicle. the vehicle has not been serviced for the defect since the consumer has to pay out of pocket. *jb this was a regular problem. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/11/2005 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle came to a rolling stop at about 5 miles per hour, the abs check light illuminated when the brakes were applied. owner will contact the manufacturer. *jb | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 32000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| I was driving my 2000 silverado 1500 pick-up truck on dry pavement, as i was about to make a left hand turn going less than about 10 mph, i tried to brake. the anti-lock brakes engaged and all i could feel was a rolling sensation when i was depressing the brake pedal. luckily, i had time to lift my foot off the brake and push down again, this time the anti-lock brakes did not engage and i stopped inches from the vehicle ahead of me. there could have been a serious accident. *jb | |||
| 10/29/2004 | 41000 | 50 | 01/29/2004 |
| There were no unusual events leading up to the failure of the anti-lock braking system in my truck. the system would fail to operate properly at approximately 5 mph when coming to a stop. the failure is that the system engages unnecessarily at low speeds, causing the vehicle not to stop when desired. it would happen several times daily, and the only crash i did not avoid was into a chain link fence, which did not cause damage. however, there were several near misses. the corrective action that i took was to remove the fuse for the anti-lock brakes. the corrective action that my dealer suggested was to spend $500 replacing the front wheel speed sensors. he said that this is a common occurrence on the chevrolet silverado, and that my problem would only get worse. gm has issued a tsb on this issue, but not safety recall. i feel that since i have lurched into busy intersections, lurched forward in crosswalks, and come close to crashing into other vehicles while parking, this should be regarded as a safety issue.*ak | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 70000 | 3 | 07/01/2000 |
| Intermittently when braking, the brake pedal felt soft and caused extended stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 11/08/2004 | 40399 | 6 | 11/01/2000 |
| While applying brakes from low speeds, the abs system failed. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. no injuries were reported. *ak the drivers side window had difficulty going up and down, the brakes were mushy, there was grinding in the rear due to rotor delamination, the door lock passenger side was inoperative, and the brake pedal goes to floor. *sc | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving and when hitting the brakes vehicle continuously kept moving. consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be looked at. however, the sensor light did not illuminate. found that it was the abs system. *ak | |||
| 10/21/2004 | 58760 | 4 | 09/14/2000 |
| Since i bought my 1500 series truck i have had problems with the braking system which the dealer said they could not duplicate. on 10-21-04 while pulling into my work location my brakes failed to stop my truck and ran into a chain-linked fence causing damage to the hood, light lenses, and bumper. a couple days later my brakes failed again putting me in the middle of an intersection with a truck skidding toward me. i have just had my truck inspected and the dealer passed my truck. *jb | |||
| 10/04/2004 | 99000 | 150 | 02/11/2001 |
| Abs brakes engage each time i come to a slow stop( i.e. pulling up to a stop sign or red light) extending my stopping distance. dealer states that the abs speed sensors and front hubs must be replaced but cannot tell me what is wrong. the abs warning light does not come on although according to the dealer( kelly chevrolet, butler, pa) the system is malfunctioning.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 40000 | 100 | 05/07/2003 |
| I have started to experience a problem with my abs system on my 2000 chevrolet 1500 silverado. when the brakes are applied at slow speeds the anti look brakes will activate and braking is lost for a moment. upon further research i found that the cause of this is dirt getting into the fron abs sensors. i also discovered this is a very common problem for the silverado.*ak | |||
| 10/11/2004 | 60000 | 2 | 04/15/2003 |
| Intermittently the brake pedal would become stiff and lock up when braking 5-65 mph. at 60,000 miles the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic cleaned both abs sensors. now at 70,000 miles, the problem had returned. *jb | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 49000 | 100 | 08/13/2003 |
| I purchsed my truck used, however it was in excelent condition. shortly after i noticed that when ever i tried to stop the anti-lock brake would come on for no reason. even if i was only rolling to a stop. the anti-lock brakes would activate and actually prevent me from coming to a smooth controled stop. finally it got so bad that i was nervous about driving the truck. i brought the truck to the shop. they told me that there were no recalls for the truck. however they did tell me that there was a parts change order. apparently chev. has issued new wheel bearings for my truck. the type installed at the factory are no longer available. this is a very dangerous condition. i feel that chev. is aware of the condtion, hence the new part, and should recall the truck. the bearings in my truck were replaced and the problem has stopped.*ak | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 04/15/2000 |
| While driving abs inadvertently engaged. this caused extended stopping distance when braking. dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem.*ak just before the end of a stop antilock kicks in extending stoping distance. the problem is worse when stopping from traveling in reverse. gm did not put enough greese in antilock brakes so they rusted. *tc | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 50000 | 1 | 07/17/1999 |
| Ltr. request a mandatory recall for the abs sensor malfunction on a 2000 chevrolet silverado truck, abs sensor fails due to a design problem. the consumer stated the front rotors were out of round at 50,000 miles due to the use of inferior reprocessed steel. *jb *sc | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 36550 | 2 | |
| While driving at a low speed brakes failed. the emergency brake was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. repairs were made on the hub. after repairs brakes failed again, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. *ak v | |||
| 09/17/2000 | 1 | ||
| The abs system operates at low speeds (5 to 10 mph) on dry pavement resulting in extremely long stopping distances. i called my dealer and they are well aware of the problem. they clam that it is due to a batch of faulty sensors that gm was supplied. so why should the consumer get left holding the bag. why is no recall being done to correct this issue. i feel that an investigation is strongly needed. this is oviously a manufacture defect (extremely widespread). *ak | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at any speed and applying the brakes the rear brakes froze and wont release the brakes. also, consumer indicated hada problem with the front brakes too. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 106000 | 1 | 02/21/2001 |
| My abs has been acting up, i.e. engaging when it shouldn't. tonight, i was forced to come to a fast stop and pushed the brake in. the abs engaged, but then stopped and the pedal went to the floor, therefore i had no brakes. i rear-ended another car with a 17 year old girl driving. she ended up being taken to the hospital. i am curious to know if there are other cases such as this, including brake failure and abs problems. my vehicle is a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. i have 106,000 miles on it and have had minute braking issues for the past year or so. i hope that is this is an issue that it can be addressed. that way no more seventeen year old girls get hurt, and no more 26 year old males (myself) have to worry about them or the safety of others due to this type of failure. as far as the question about oem, if that means aftermarket equipment, then no, all my equipment came on the vehicle when i purchased it and nothing has been altered in any way.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 57000 | 100 | 06/21/2000 |
| My brakes would not work at slow speeds. the abs would activate with no reason. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Upon pulling into driveway consumer applied the brakes and the pedal began bucking. consumer was not able to stop the vehicle, and it collided with parked vehicle. abs warning light failed to warn consumer that a problem occurred. the problem was caused by rust developing on abs sensors. the problem was more prevalent while driving between 5 to 10 mph. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 48000 | 100 | 02/10/2000 |
| Anti-lock brakes activate right before the truck comes to a complete stop. this increases the stopping distance by several feet. it happens very often and only happens during light braking never under heavy braking. *jb | |||
| 07/30/2004 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving down hill, the anti lock brakes failed and the vehicle began to slide. the driver could not get the vehicle to stop and it rolled down and over a hill. the vehicle was totaled. this vehicle was involved in a brake recall for this year, make, and model. nhtsa recall campaign 00v345000; brake line chaffing. *jb | |||
| 08/12/2004 | 52600 | 20 | |
| While applying brakes from a low speed anti lock brake system engaged. as result, vehicle continued to roll, almost colliding into a building. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/26/2000 | ||
| Consumer experienced the same defect with the abs as stated in the recall, but was exempt. *ph the anti-lock brake system stopped working. *sc *jb | |||
| 06/10/2003 | 60000 | 6 | 05/12/2000 |
| Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the abs light on dash is on constantly. dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.*ak | |||
| 1 | 01/26/2000 | ||
| The anti-lock braking system (abs) stopped working. *la a recall (00v-055000) was issued for this make/model/year, however the consumers vehicle was not included due to vin. *nm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Abs occasionally failed due to water, dirt, and rust getting in the sensors. *la consumer also complained of the engine knocking. he was then informed that the cause was carbon and the amount of clearance between the pistons and the cylinder wall. they redesigned the pistons for that reason. *ph | |||
| 02/16/2004 | 25660 | 1 | 09/27/2000 |
| Both front abs sensors failed at 25,690 miles. abs would energize at low speed on dry pavement.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 44000 | 10 | 01/20/2000 |
| My 2000 chevy silverado has a very dangerous abs malfunction which caused a property damage accident with $2000.00 of damage. gm has been useless to me, this should be a recall item, and they refuse to fix it for free. the dealer i bought my truck at, romano chevy in syracuse, stated that this is a common problem with 2000 silverados. i have paid for many other repairs, but i feel that a defective braking system should be something that the manufacturer should fix for free and do a recall so that people don't get into an accident like i did. they want to sweep this under the rug. i have been corresponding with gm for a year with no progress, because they have absolutely no intention whatsoever of helping me. thanks for your help. steve marte *la | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 44000 | 1 | 01/20/2000 |
| A recent repair was performed on my 2000 silverado per a service bulletin to fix a problem that activates the anti-lock brakes at low speed conditions on dry pavement. the dealer instructed me that this problem will occur again in the future as the hardware wears / fails again and this will create another dangerous situation by not being able to stop in the same distance on dry pavement as with properly functional brakes. gm also says they have no plan at this time to recall vehicles for this problem. *la | |||
| 12/02/2000 | 1 | 07/14/2000 | |
| I am having trouble with my 2000 silverado abs speed sensor and gm will not replace the sensor or fix the problem. this is a problem that is occurring on many trucks and seems to be something gm should consider having a recall on. *nlm | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 39200 | 1 | 08/23/2000 |
| While pulling into a parking spot with the truck i applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. the brakes did not slow the truck down at all and i was lucky to have a large enough curb and slow enough speed for it to stop. i brought the truck to the dealer and they diagnosed a failed electronic braking control module and front right abs speed sensor. afterwards the abs was coming on at low speed when it shouldn't have been and the dealer subsequently replaced the front left abs wheel sensor since it's output was out of specification. the fact the brakes completely failed due to bad computer parts is of real high concern to me and others around the vehicle due to the safety. the failure mode of the abs computer components should never prevent vehicle braking. i filed a complaint with chevy to have the failed parts analyzed as to how they could have resulted in a complete loss of braking. they have denied my request. *la | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 76105 | 2 | 10/15/2000 |
| 2 complaints: 1. tailgate cable failed (broke) and tailgate fell off while closing it. 2. when braking, if encounter a bump in the road, abs seems to kick in and let off the brakes, even tough no lock up occurs. *ak | |||
| 39000 | 1 | ||
| When applying the brakes brake pedal went down to the floor, and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the dealer informed the consumer that the problem was with the antilock braking system, but did not specify the components that needed to be replaced. also, the vehicle was only using the front brakes for a period of time because the rear brakes stopped operating. the rear brakes were replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2003 | 26513 | 0 | 09/09/1999 |
| While driving on dry road, and traffic coming to a stop ahead i applied the brakes to stop. the brakes began to pump as if the abs system was engaged increasing the stopping distance. i have had brake trouble with this vehicle since i purchased it. once before the dealer found that the rear brakes were not working properly when stopping. the vehicle was stopping with only the front brakes, the rear brakes were not even working. my wife is scared to drive this vehicle, it only has 40,000 miles. what a shame to have a vehicle like this.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 21700 | 3 | 12/28/1999 |
| Brake pedal vibrated. once vehicle would not stop, causing it to run into a ditch. dealer had been contacted. *ak pedal pulsates when it shouldn't. consumer has gone off road several times to stop the vehicle. *ph | |||
| 10/02/2003 | 44000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| When the consumer applied the brakes, the abs activated, however the vehicle did not stop and subsequently hit a parked car. *ak *jb *nlm | |||
| 09/17/2003 | 40 | ||
| I own a 2000 chevy silverado 4x4. i have a continuing problem with the anti lock brake system. the truck has a problem stopping at slow speeds. when i depress the brake pedal at slow speed to stop the anti locks start to release as if the wheels were locking up. this causes me to either go thru the stop sign or to come very close to running into what ever is in front of me. the brakes eventually stop the truck but i have had some close calls. the truck has been to the dealer and had a right front wheel sensor replaced. this helped at first. the problem has started to surface again. i will have to make another visit to the dealer, which is very costly, $300 + per visit. this problem occurs without warning is very dangerous. does the nhtsb plan on doing anything about this problem? i know of a coworker that has had the same problem and almost wreaked his truck. thanks et. *jb | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle displays intermittent brake failure at very slow speed. brake pedal feels normal. consumer can hear abs system activating, but vehicle will not slow down. dealer cannot remedy the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the abs system is engaged vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. dealer replaced abs sensors, but the problem still occurred. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 46000 | 3 | 06/28/2000 |
| Abs system engages on dry road and or dry conditions and low speeds. this increases stopping distance greatly and could potentially cause a serious accident. this occurrs mostly when approaching a stop at 10 mph or below. the abs engages unexpectedely and the vehicle continues to roll partly into the intersection or potentially into another vehicle. | |||
| 08/28/2003 | 1 | ||
| On multiple occasions vehicle failed to stop. consumer was told by service writer for chevrolet that abs brakes premature engagement was the reason why abs brakes surged.*ak | |||
| 08/18/2003 | 49994 | 11/30/1999 | |
| Vehicle is 2000 chevy silverado 4 wheel drive with approx 50k miles. at slow (under 15 mph) speed coming to a stop driver side front abs engaged and almost hit car in front. at first i thought maybe wet road but it nows does it every morning when coming to a stop at the end of my road dealer said i need to replace front wheel bearing. have an appointment for first week in sept. and will have all parts saved. *nlm | |||
| 45000 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak the consumer had the abs sensors cleaned but it was too early to see if the problem was corrected. *ph *jb | |||
| 03/05/2000 | 235 | 02/07/2000 | |
| The anti-lock braking system on the chevrolet silverado is too sensitive. i have had several incidents where the system activated when it should not have causing the vehicle to experience increased stopping distances.i consider this to be a major safety problem.i filed a complaint with your office several years ago,but have yet to see any action taken to correct this problem | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 30000 | 20 | 03/31/2001 |
| My brakes failed after accelerating from being stopped at a red light. the light turned yellow before we were into the intersection when the vehicle in front of me stopped, speed was less than 10 mph. i attempted to stop on a bumpy dry surface while braking the pedal went to the floor and hit the vehicle in front of me. dealership claims brakes were within specifications set by manufacture. something needs to be done about this problem, there are too many complaints dealing with the abs system on the silverado. please do something to correct this problem. *nlm | |||
| 02/16/2003 | 370000 | 1 | |
| Abs failed prematurely. dealer notified. *ak whenever the consumer came to a stop, when approaching another vehicle at a stop light, the abs malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to drift into another vehicle in front. *scc *jb | |||
| 06/08/2003 | 49000 | 1 | |
| While pulling into driveway abs system engaged and brakes failed. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling 5 mph and applying brakes ve abs system kicked in without any indication ,causing vehicle to flip over.*ak | |||
| 58000 | 1 | 10/31/2000 | |
| The vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak when the vehicle had come to a stop, the anti lock brake motor started, the pedal vibrated and pushed back adding the extended stopping distance. this was an ongoing problem but not constant. recall# 00v055000 *scc *jb | |||
| 3 | 05/01/2000 | ||
| The anti-lock brakes activated at very low speeds. the pedal moved upward and driver pushed the brake pedal with force but the brakes did not respond. *nlm the left front brakes failed 100% of the time and the right front assembly failed intermittently. both front wheel bearing assembly/sensors were replaced. the brake pedal had become hard as a rock and would not stop until both feet were pushed with maximum force. *scc | |||
| 03/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced the same problem as recall (anti lock brake), #00v055000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 03/04/2003 | 63000 | 1 | 02/03/2000 |
| Brakes showing same failure as recall 0 0 v 05 5000. call chevrolet with questions of recall but was told that my truck was not effected by. my truck has shown the same problems that were summarized with recall listed above. repair includes replacing brake pressure module valve.*jb | |||
| 37000 | 1 | 08/10/2001 | |
| The abs brakes failed. the abs braking system caused a resistance behind the brake pedal. refer to evoq#8021722 scc *jb | |||
| 02/09/2003 | 75000 | 50 | 01/01/2002 |
| Antilock system activated without cause and disabled the braking system. this happened on dry pavement at speeds below 30 mph when coming to a normal stop. this happened today and almost everytime i dare to drive the truck. | |||
| 09/08/2002 | |||
| Consumer experiencing problems with brakes. delayed stopping when brakes are applied. feel free to provide any further information. *mr | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| Dealer confirmed by inspection that abs pump needs replacement at a cost of about $700.00 i did not have the repair done due to the cost.*ak | |||
| 05/04/2002 | |||
| While applying brakes pedal sticks to the floor. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 08/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| When anti lock brakes kicks in, it will shut of brake system for a few seconds, unable to stop vehicle. contacted dealer, dealer said this was normal.*ak jlg | |||
| 02/19/2000 | 1 | 02/08/2000 | |
| When applying brakes while going down a decline if there is any bump in the road the abs brakes kicks in, and vehicle rolls forward unable to stop. contacted dealer.*akthis problem is intermittent and there is no warning when the anti lock sytem will start to fail. *jg | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| I have had problems with this vehicle since i bought it. my brakes habitually fail if i hit a bump while braking, and i have been told by both the dealer and the manufacturer that my brakes are operating within the normal specs for this vehicle and the driving conditions in my area. they do nothing to fix the problem. i use my personal vehicle to respond to fires and medical emergencies, and am concerned that i will have an accident en route to help someone. also, my automatic transmission occasionally goes into neutral while stopped in traffic, or will not engage upon putting it in 'drive', but the dealership is unable to duplicte the problem, so they say they can't fix it. my fuel pump has failed and been replaced more than once. my windshield wipers repeatedly fail on the passenger side.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 6 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Since my purchase of this truck i have had over 10 incidents involving the braking system. i have returned to jim ellis servicing 5 times for this problem. i will be corrected for a short period of time and than return to the same problem. i am going through the bbb now to get gm to repurchase this truck because it is unsafe.*ak | |||
| 10/10/2001 | 2 | ||
| On four separate occasions while applying brakes pedal would go to the floor, and vehicle would continue on before stopping. vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident due to malfunctioned brake system. vehicle was repaired under warranty. mechanic at another shop stated that dealer replaced all defective parts after accident. however, parts were not factory products, resulting in an abs failure.*ak tt | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2000 | |
| While driving out of driveway, consumer applied brakes and abs did not kick in. dealer contacted.*ak. consumer skidded onto highway, vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and a new abs midule and solenoid was needed.*jg | |||
| 08/07/2000 | 25 | 10/06/1999 | |
| Recall 00 v 055 000/abs spring clip: brake pedal intermittently goes to the floor during normal stopping. vehicle has been to dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak *tt | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 3 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Our truck has been to tony chevrolet for the brake system problems 3 times. when braking anytime on a bumpy road the abs system kicks in resulting in loss of stopping power and causing a near accident. during alaska winter months, the abs system is over sensitive and does not allow the truck stop in a timely fashion. there are times when the abs kicks in, the brake pedal gets hard and pushs back against your foot. tony chevrolet states the braking system is acting normal. there favorite term is unable to duplicate condition at this time i went to another gm dealership with this problem and they also stated there was nothing wrong with the abs system. when service techs. hook up to the trucks computer and the computer system doesn't show any fault codes, that doesn't mean there isn't something wrong. twice this condition has just about caused an accident with another car. i wonder how many accidents have to occur before gm does something about these defects? please help before somebody gets hurt or killed. thank you. *ak | |||
| 4 | 03/01/2001 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *azk | |||
| 11/28/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving could step on brake pedal, but vehicle would not stop on time. brakes were pressed, and consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for that problem. please provide more information. *aik | |||
| 01/20/2001 | 1 | 10/11/2000 | |
| Brake system failed with 5,600 miles on vehicle which resulted in a crash. dealership examined vehicle, and replaced brake master cylinder to correct problem. since this repair brakes have operated erratically, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealership claimed brakes were within specifications set by manufacturer. *ak one person was injured in accident. *yh | |||
| 02/19/2001 | 1 | 01/17/2001 | |
| Consumer states brake pedal pulsated and front brakes made a loud clunking sound and there was no stopping power, consumer took vehicle into dealership and mechanic test drove vehicle and stated that possible abs failure prematurely, consumer left vehicle at dealership, however none of the problems could be duplicated.*jb | |||
| When applying brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which results in vehicle going straight through intersections. please give any further details.*ak addition to complaint filed: on november 17th, 2001 the consumer was driving at 35 mph and the brakes failed causing her vehicle to rear end another car. there were no injuries during this incident. | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| Well first off 1: vibrations at speeds of 40+ the front end feels like it going to fall apart the sterring wheel shakes violently when slowing as the the vibrating is going on, you have to come to a complete stop and put it park and then proceed and it might go away, it's like the driveline or shaft gets out of balance, and the brake barley work its like they are fighting against you putting pressure on them. #2: when you hit a bump with brakes applied the peddal starts pumping back and forth and you can barely stop. #3: front left suspension squeaks and rattles when making a right or left turn its like your shifting the weight and something is looose. #4: transmission clunks when putting into gear from park or into reverse almost as if a u-joint was bad but noise comes from tranny and driveshaft. and when coming to a stop you can feel the tranny down shifting like its just dropping out of gear the whole truck rocks. well chevy need to do something before someone dies,, after reading the previous complaints i thought i just had a lemon but i see i'm not alone i took the trk to the dealer for the vibration and was told no problem existed but the vibration went away for awhile do they know something and just are told be quiet. help me i should have got ford | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 2 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Date of failure and mileage are approximate. dealer was advised of problem at time of oil change but no action was taken. the second failure occurred approximately april/may, 2001: speed was approximately 35 to 40 mph. the first incident was a near accident: i was forced to run a stop sign. i will be happy to provide further detailed description of problem if requested.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| Rear doors do not close when cold temp; rear brakes lock on ice; steering column squeaks when turned. *ak | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 10 | 02/01/2000 | |
| When braking antilock brakes will cause the brakes to fail if even a small bump is hit at low speed. the antilock will also cause the brakes to fail during a sharp turn. the problem occurs at all speeds, low and high.*ak | |||
| 2 | 04/22/2000 | ||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal is normal, however, there is extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer states brake pedal is also soft. *slc | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving about 35 mph stepped on brakes pedal to slow down vehicle, but brakes did not operate, and vehicle kept running without stopping. inspected for repairs, but nothing was found.*ak | |||
| 06/11/2001 | |||
| Vehicle was going 65mph. consumer was trying to brake to slowdown, and it wouldn't slow down. each time consumer's foot came off brake, vehicle sped up. consumer pulled off road, and couldn't take it out of drive. vehicle ran into some gravel, and the spun back end around. vehicle went over a 100ft. ravine, taking out 2 trees, and landing on some rocks. upon impact, air bags never deployed. general motors is sending a investigator out. *ak | |||
| 04/19/2001 | |||
| Consumer was traveling approximately 55mph and was on interstate in far right lane trying to exit, and vehicle ran up on grass, brakes couldn't stop vehicle from hitting the post. consumer hit face on windshield. steering wheel was bent back at a 90 degree angle. vehicle never stopped on time, it would glide. vehicle had abs brakes, and no warning ever indicated that something was wrong. vehicle was totaled, and consumer didn't think anything was wrong with vehicle, it was never taken to dealer. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2001 | 10 | 11/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Nti-lock brakes; when pulling into parking space at work, there is a manhole cover that has to travel over. when vehicle hits this on a right hand turn, while stopping at a constant rate, abs kicks in and increases stopping distance, which could result in a crash. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| 07/30/2000 | 10 | 07/01/2000 | |
| While driving at a low rate of speed, when the brakes are firmly applied, the vehicle keeps moving although it feels as is the pedal has pressure at first. after about a second, the pedal starts to pulsate as if the abs is working, yet the vehicle does not slow effectively and it sounds as if there is a grinding coming from the wheels. this has happened on several occasions. the dealer was made aware of the problem, but claimed that they checked the system out and nothing was wrong. after 17000 miles i still have the problem occasionally when braking firmly.*ak | |||
| 04/08/2001 | |||
| Consumer was traveling at approximately 60 mph when traffic slowed ahead of him. consumer attempted to apply brakes to slow vehicle down. there was resistance behind brake pedal, but brake system failed to engage, causing him to rear end a vehicle in front of him. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 10 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The rear abs system when it hits a small bump in the road the abs system removes almost all brake pressure allowing the pedal to fall down and dramatically increasing stopping distance-this could have easily caused a wreck and has happened on multiple occasions. my dealer said it was normal and refuses to look at it-but no other gm vehicle with abs that i have has had this problem.*ak | |||
| 02/18/2001 | 4 | 01/17/2001 | |
| On four occasions when applying brakes pedal would go to floor and jump back up, causing loss of braking. vehicle been in dealer's shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2001 | |||
| When applying brakes pedal pumps, and vehicle doesn't seem to stop. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Driving home from work. came up to intersection with stop light. light changed to red and tried to apply brakes.brake pedal went all the way to floor and vehicle would not stop. vehicle ran thru red light and intersection narrowly missing collision with other vehicle.road surface dry and clear. temp approx 35. contacted dealership and they said no problem. this is the second occurence of this type since i've owned the vehicle. cannot continue to drive with no confidence in brakes. fortunately no injuries or fatalities have occured however this condition is a time bomb waiting to go off.*ak | |||
| Nhtsa recall 00v345000/ manufacturer's recall c00093/abs brakes. manufacturer refused to send recall notice to consumer. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| Brakes would not stop truck on wet, rough, blacktop, 20% slope hill. brakes failed. *ak | |||
| 03/14/2001 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle to dealership for recall notice 00v345000. dealership informed consumer that there were no parts available, and to drive vehicle as it was. please provdie any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| When driving at any speed and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, brakes slightly catch. brake pedal goes to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. brakes kick in, causing vehicle to come to a skided stop. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| When making sudden stops brakes will chirp and front end will dive down. dealer cannot fix problem. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 06/01/2000 | ||
| Went to the store. the brakes was fine had a hard pedal. came back out started the truck. put foot on the brake pedal. the pedal went to the floor. the abs light came on. put the truck in reverse truck started to back up. put truck back in park. called gm. put the truck in the shop. the pedal went to the floor with little pressure over the weekend. gm says no problem found and showed me another truck about like mine had the same problem. i drove several other trucks had hard pedal on them. i think there is a problem with these trucks and will not take mine back unless they address the problem. they are saying that nothing is wrong and was not wrong. although i have 7 witnesses to the problem. please help before someone gets hurt in these trucks. thank you.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 08/23/1999 | |
| Since first day it has been hard to stop, then, it got harder and harder, took vehicle to dealer in june of 2000, and they could not find cause. consumer stated it was also hard to steer . *ak | |||
| 5 | 02/01/2000 | ||
| On several ocations the anti-lock system has activated for no reason. this has happened on dry roads and no panic bracking was envolved. when the system activates , breaking distances become much greater than normal ,thus necessating corrective action to avoid a collission. *ak | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle experiencing problem with delay in stopping distance when applying brake on wet snow road conditions. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the consumer indicated that the sudden loss of braking when the abs engages was frightening and dangerous. *yh | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 06/02/2000 | |
| After starting vehicle applied brake to get ready to back out of parking space and pedal went to floor, and vehicle continued backwards. abs light was on, had vehicle towed to dealer, who said brakes were fine. chevrolet company told consumer that was how brakes acted in a vehicle with abs. consumer test drove 10 other vehicles like it at dealers, all 10 had brakes that did not go to floor. brakes worked on consumer's vehicle, but pedal went to floor before there was any braking action. *ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 06/02/2000 | |
| Pulled into a parking lot and parked. then, consumer pumped brake pedal and it went to the floor, there were no brakes. consumer put vehicle in gear and it started to roll backwards. took to dealer, and they said it was normal for brakes to go to the floor. *ak | |||
| 12/25/2000 | 2 | 05/06/2000 | |
| While applying brakes and pulling into garage brake pedal went down to floor, causing vehicle to damage front bumper and hood. dealer notified. *ak the dealer couldn't find problem. *yh | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| While at a stop and about to accelrate vehicle shutters intermittently. when braking and letting off brake pedal about 50 %, and pressing brakes again, vehicle will lunge forward which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | |||
| While traveling 10-15 mph driver tried to stop, brakes failed and vehicle struck a steel pipe. vehicle damage did occur. driver only passenger. brake pedal went all the way to the floor. no prior warnings before incident. *ak | |||
| 02/06/2000 | 1 | 02/04/2001 | |
| Abs failing to operate properly and causing brake pedal to go to the floor intermittently when driving over bump or rough surface. dealer was not contacted at this time. *ak abs is too sensitive when applying brakes, any type of pump or wet pavement will set off the abs. thus the brake pedal becomes soft and goes down to the floor. the dealer could not fix it. *yh | |||
| 12/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| When consumer applied brakes the pedal would go all way to the floor. there was double pad on caliper. *ak | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While driving could step on the brakes pedal, sometimes will go to the floor, then suddenly will have brakes. vehicle was taken to dealer twice where dealer has not found out what had been causing this problem. *ak | |||
| 11/02/2000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Likely failure of braking system. hydraulic (brake) fluid reservoir is free to flop around on mounting. braking system must ultimately fail do to ultimate failure of the seal(s) around the base of this plastic reservoir. evidence of failure would be in the form of corrossion (rust), water, and air in the system or loss of break fluid, depending on wheather or not the failure is do to internal and/or external failure of the seals. if the vehicle is used on rough roads or in climates w/extreme temperature variations are present, the failure will be much quicker. failure will be in the form of total loss of brakes, brake fade, and poor stopping power. it will totaly confuse any abs system in use do to inconsistent/erratic brake performance. all of these conditions have already been reported by various individuals on prior years trucks. why hasn't this reservoir been investigated as to the effects of its leaking in the form of being albe to suck air/moisture into the brake system or loosing fluid to the atmosphere?? regardless, failure is inevitable, as dynamic seals must utimately fail, and something should be done to eliminate this weak point in this system. if i am wrong, and it has been investigated and determined to be safe, please let me hear from you as i am very concerned about my family's safety where this matter is concerned! *ak | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Truck lurches violently when brakes are applied but only when towing a horse trailer. condition is so severe that the truck is not safe to drive when towing. the trailer has been weighed (8300# empty) and carefully inspected, no problems. the truck is rated to pull 10,800#. dealer tells me that i am pulling too much weight. the disc brakes, all four, were found to be severely overheated and were replaced, but the problem persists. the truck will lurch even when the trailer brakes are disconnected and the trailer brakes can stop both the truck and trailer smoothly by using the hand control. three dealers, two service reps and a gm engineer are stumped, but gm refuses to give me a buy back. *ak | |||
| 11/04/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Brake held to floor.heard anti-lock motors,but there was not much braking action. *ak | |||
| 4 | 08/27/1999 | ||
| When braking anytime there is a slight bump in the road the brakes fail, this has almost caused the consumer to collide into other vehicles, the dealer can not locate the cause of the problem. *slc | |||
| 11/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| While coming to a stop pedal felt like it was stopping but vehicle was still moving. then, brake pedal came back up, and consumer had brakes again.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| There has been vibration problems with the truck since may. now when hitting a bump or any irregularities in the road or depressing brake pedal at the same time, abs system avance. truck has been taken to the dealership several times for vibration problems. dealership has not been able to solve this problem, and stated that this was a normal condition . *ak | |||
| 08/18/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with momentary delay in stopping when applying brakes in low speed of 30-40 mph. vehicle been inspected by dealer on two occasions, and informed consumer problem could not be duplicated. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes at a certain point a noise occurred and braking capacity lessened which could result in a collision,cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2000 | 1 | 06/27/2000 | |
| While coming down a steel hill truck would not stop, foot went to the floor, and nothing happened. felt vibration in the brake. once on the freeway, and saw brake lights ahead, consumer tried to brake and vehicle would not stop. if any closer, consumer would have rear ended another driver. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Tires are believed to be separated, shake the truck back and forth from l to r and have knots on them. brake pedal goes to the floor periodically and without warning. dealer does not know what to do to it.( dot number: tire size: 245-75-16 ) | |||
| 10/08/1999 | 7 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Vibration in vehicle, oil consumption, brakes, popping noise in front-end. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 4 | 11/17/1999 | |
| When applying abs brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the cause. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1999 | 1 | 11/12/1999 | |
| The abs malfunctioned resulting in accident. yh | |||
| When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. this happens intermittently. dealer has replaced the brake booster, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing the following problem 1.) brake booster had to be replaced on two occasions; 2.) thottle sticking, unble to correct the throttle from sticking. 3.) when applying brake pedal in wet road conditions, it commenced to pulsate intermittently, causing extended stopping distance, and 4.) squeaking sound coming from the suspension. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problems are still reoccurring.*ak | |||
| 09/22/1999 | 5 | 09/01/1999 | |
| The brake peadle goes almost to the floor with no action until it almost the end, then vehicle stops abruptly. this has happened 5 times in the past 2 months (the 1st occurance is listed). the dealer inspected and reports no problems. | |||
| 10/13/1999 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| While normally stopping silverado truck, the brake foot pad kicks back against drivers foot and unable to bring truck to a stop. this last about 2 to 4 seconds and brake pedal goes to the floor and stops the truck. sometimes the abs & parking brake indicators become constantly lit. tipton motors in hollister have replaced at least (1) front rotter and the truck is back into dealer today 10/25/1999. i have also opened a case with chevrolet, file # 990554386 and i may persue the california lemon law. this is a serious safety issue and i am very concerned because this is my wife's primary means of transportation and this is the (3rd) time into the dealer for repair. it is very stressful not being able to stop normally. i am requesting the government to investigate, this is a bad safety issue. please feel free to contact me, i am really concerned about the safety of others also. | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Seat belt won't engage even when brakes have been applied and the rear wheels have locked up. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1999 | 4 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Brake pedal went to floor, antilock brakes engaged, on dry pavement at 30 miles per hour. has happened four times. three times on rough pavement, once on dry. dealer replaced ebcm and brake pressure modulator. at next incident dealer replaced brake master cylinder. now brake pedal slowly goes to floor after stopped in drive position. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 15000 | 6 | 10/20/2000 |
| I am writing to seek some assistance with an inferior product produced by gm. i have a chevy 2000 silverado z71 pick up that has piston slap starting at around 15k miles and progressively worsened which the dealer states is normal wear. this expensive vehicle also has a rear end bang into drive and then reverse again the dealer states is normal. recently i fixed a snapped cable for the drivers window which the same kind of cable was recalled for the tail gate cables. i have replaced recall items for the tail gate cables, drive shaft yolk and the abs sensors to which it is still not functioning properly. all of which when presented to the dealer and the response was it is normal, until the recall occurred. it seems the policy of a company which creates an inferior product is to state, it is normal to the consumer until the government steps when enough people complain and makes the dealer own up to the problems with the products and finally treats the consumer with more compassion, and to some degree decency. with the many problems with this vehicle the government needs to step in and help the consumer with the dealership resistance to fix the problems caused by more concern for profit than quality. *nm | |||
| 04/03/2005 | 42050 | 2 | 02/21/2000 |
| I see that the nhtsa is currently investigating gm brake failure problems and i would like to relay my recent experiences with the failure of my brakes. i was on vacation back in early april when the abs warning light illuminated and stayed on. i took the vehicle to solomon chevrolet for diagnosis. i was informed that the brake traction control module (btcm) had failed and the repairs would cost approximately $1100. i elected not to have the item repaired at that time due to the cost involved. after returning home, on 4/26, the entire brake system warning light illuminated and stayed on. i took the vehicle to dundee chevrolet and was informed that not only was the btcm defective, but also the hydraulic actuator. in addition they stated that i needed both front and rear brakes replaced (pads and rotors). they said that my brakes were falling apart. total cost for the repairs would be $3031.00. after contacting gm they offered to goodwill the btcm and hydraulic actuator, but i still had to pay for an entire brake job. eventual cost was $1566.00. i am extremely disappointed and amazed that i suffered a catastrophic failure of the brake system after only 42000 miles. unbelieveable. | |||
| 05/27/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| With only 52,000 miles on vehicle, the abs warning light comes on and stays on. i have been told by reputable service technician that the abs control module must be replaced at a cost of $690 for materials alone. i have also been advised the abs system is inoperable until this is corrected. i believe this is very premature for this type of problem to occur. *mr | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 25990 | 1 | 11/16/1999 |
| Abs warning light on dashboard. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 62000 | 1 | 02/08/2005 |
| The abs system which consists of the electronic brake control module (ebcm) and the brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv) has gone out. dealer says it will cost $1500.00 fo fix. happened 2 weeks after recall abs speed sensor work done on vehicle. contacted chevrolet and there was nothing they could do. *nm | |||
| 12/02/2005 | 50000 | 1 | 03/15/2000 |
| Abs control module failure-2000 chevrolet silverado 1500- i have been the sole owner of above vehicle and throughout the course of owning it, the abs light would intermittently activate. at times during slow speed stops, the abs pump would activate on its own. when i inquired about this at a local service station, i was told my wheel sensor was probably dirty. after cleaning, the light would go out and then come back on. now with less than 65,000 miles on the vehicle, the abs light is constantly on, i checked with the dealership and i'm told the abs control module is dead...$1300 estimate for repairs. checking online at this forum, http://www.4x4review.com/discussions2/robots/1346.asp, i see that several of us have had the same problem with no assitance from gm about an obvious defect in their product that directly effects the safety of it's owners. please advise of the status of this complaint and any resolutions. *nm | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Multiple times has my anti lock brakes activated at slow speeds. this has caused near miss crashes at various intersections and parking lots . *nm | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 20000 | 20 | |
| 2000 silverado pickup. brakes will not stop vehicle- slow it down and it rolls to a stop. low speeds. happens intermittently- especially during rain or muddy road conditions. strongly believed to be improper sensing or adjustment by abs system. do not understand why hawaii not part of recall. is this a matter of what states sends in the most votes or a matter of safety? gm has a faulty product- i and my family are endangered and i want it fixed- as do others here in hawaii. *nm | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 50 | 12/12/2002 | |
| 2000 chevy silverado has anti-lock braking problem under 5mph. several near crashes or rear-enders have occured. i shouldn't have to pump the breaks to avoid the system (abs) being activated and have an accident! | |||
| 02/07/2005 | 100 | ||
| My 2000 silverado pickup truck had the bad brake sensor in the front wheel. as i would roll to a stop the abs system would activate and i would have to push on the brake pedal with both feet to stop. i never got in an accident, but had several scary moments before the truck stopped. i got the sensor replaced and it fixed the problem gm should have covered the repair, it is a bad safety issue. | |||
| 04/01/2005 | |||
| Abs pump motor faulty, consistant with campaign no. 00013. dealer won't fix. vin's 1gcek14v2ye382722, 1gcek14v1ye419615 | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 4 | 04/17/2004 | |
| Contact stated: contact was having a problem with emergency brake. the emergency brake fell apart into pieces. the repair shop replaced the brake shoe pad and the rear rotors. also, the dealer had to replace the monitor speed sensor which indicated that the abs was over active. while driving 10 mph vehicle made a noise while hitting the brakes. it almost caused an accident when the abs was applied. *ak | |||
| 06/12/2004 | 44000 | 2 | 05/15/2000 |
| Antilock brakes locked out at 5 mph, truck rolled into a barrier dealer replaced hub sensor (twice) at no charge. | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 79000 | 08/30/2000 | |
| My truck experiences abs activation at low speed as described in news releases about the government investigation. i have not had it repaired, but do still drive it daily and this brake activation happens everytime i drive it. it is a 2000 cheverolet silverado. also, the tailgate does not latch properly. please advise me as to what action i should take and is the vehicle safe to drive. | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 74000 | 1 | 02/28/2001 |
| Consumor states: control module for abs just went out. had to pump brakes. also. back rotor went out at 30,000 miles, and had to have a new one. *ak | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 125000 | 1 | |
| The abs control module failed while driving at 50 mph. vehicle could be driven, but there were no anti lock brakes. abs light sensor stayed on until consumer tapped on control board box.*ak | |||
| 11/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal brakes failed. however, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. mechanic determined that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/24/2004 | 61000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| The abs brakes came on when they were not suppose to while driving less than 5 mph and hit another car pulling into the driveway. took vehicle to the brake shop for brake inspection, and mechanic determined it was due to rust behind the brake sensor.*ak the dealer called the problem environmental and offered to pay 50% of the cost. the rust was located in an area that was suppose to be sealed. *nm | |||
| 01/18/2004 | 44672 | 1 | |
| Abs electronic module failed at 44,000 miles. replacement part cost $800.00 plus. the local garage that replaced this for me told me this was the 4th or 5th one he has done. i feel that this part failing for all the more miles that are on this vehicle (with the majority of them being highway miles)constitutes some type of problem.*ak | |||
| 12/26/2003 | 59700 | 1 | 11/05/1999 |
| 2000 chevrolet silverado abs brakes. on december 22, i noticed that my antilock brakes would activate at low speeds. at first i thought it was normal because the road might of had some ice. on december 26, 2003, i was in the mall parking lot traveling 3 to 5 miles per hour when i applied the brakes and the pedal went hard. i had to apply both feet to keep from hitting a person in the crosswalk. the problem is that sometime the brakes work fine giving a false sense of security. the dealer betley chevrolet said that both abs front speed sensors are bad and need to be replaced. the repair cost is over $700. i question that both sensors could go at the same time without it being a safety defect. this truck is 2 wheel drive and has never been off road. chevrolet has a bulletin for the repair. i question how many people could get injured before chevrolet fixes the problem. *ak | |||
| 60000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the abs brakes indicator on the dashboard. the abs light will not go out. owner took vehicle to the dealership who described the problem as an abs break pressure module valve assembly. this defect is presently being re-called. however, the vin# for this vehicle is ineligible but the diagnosis is similar to those who are eligible. *ph | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs light illuminated and vehicle started to experience extended stopping distance when trying to stop vehicle. dealer determined that the electronic brake control module failed and should be replaced. *ak | |||
| 67000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Abs light illuminated. vehicle was taken to the dealer which stated that vehicle needed a new abs valve and module. *ak *ts | |||
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| 07/03/2005 | 70000 | 3 | 05/13/2000 |
| Abs system inoperative since 70,000 miles due to burnt control module. paid dealer $100 to test to find out repairs will be in excess of $900. module located on frame rail where it takes all water from lf tire. numerous others that i know of with same problem. no help from either gm or dealer. duct shields/backing plates completely corroded at 175000 miles as well as the rear differential cover. vehicle has not been in any unusual conditions. failure of the backing plate caused emergency brake shoes to become misaligned and damage rotors and service brakes. at 65000 miles gas gauge became sporadic. dealer service rep informed that they go bad due to cold gas being put into vehicle in winter. entire pump assembly needs replaced at $380. i realize truck has now 175000 miles, but i know too many others and have read hundreds of posts on message boards about the exact same problems. | |||
| 10/28/2003 | 26513 | 0 | 09/09/1999 |
| While driving on dry road, and traffic coming to a stop ahead i applied the brakes to stop. the brakes began to pump as if the abs system was engaged increasing the stopping distance. i have had brake trouble with this vehicle since i purchased it. once before the dealer found that the rear brakes were not working properly when stopping. the vehicle was stopping with only the front brakes, the rear brakes were not even working. my wife is scared to drive this vehicle, it only has 40,000 miles. what a shame to have a vehicle like this.*ak | |||
| 1 | 10/04/1999 | ||
| The rear brake rotors are flaking away in layers. the owner found this out when the truck was taken in for state inspection. nlm the brake pads and rotors were worn out prematurely and the dealer replaced it. *yh | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states whien vehicle come to a stop the accelerator pedel sticks causing the vehical to speed off when it catches. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states when brakes are applied, the pedal would goes to the floor and causes a delay in stopping distance. dealer notified and replace the wheel sensors. feel free to provide any further information.*jb | |||
| 07/07/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Brake pedal was pulsating badly, dealer found that all four rotors were warped, four days later while approaching an intersection, consumer attempted to brake and went right through the intersection, consumer could hear air coming through the front wheels when pumping the brakes, consumer could see that brake fluid had sprayed all over the wheel well, dealer found that the rubber brake line had been rubbing against the rim and wore a hole in the brake line, consumer states having only 1/4 of an inch clearing between the brake hose and caliper is a safety defect. *slc | |||
| 05/10/2002 | 1 | 12/27/1999 | |
| Extended stopping distance when applying the brakes, the pedal feels spongy. dealer stated that there was nothing he could do. *ak brake pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes will not lock up even if the abs is disconnected. the trucks frame is so thin that the whole truck vibrates when taking off. consumer states that the horn button has to be pivotted up and the steering wheel has to be at twelve oclock in order for the horn to sound, heat shields rattle under vehicle when traveling over bumps, dealer made adjustments.*scc | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 8 | 10/09/1999 | |
| Vehicle is pulling to left and right upon braking. consumer is especially concerned about drifting to left because of traffic. *ak driver side window molding comes loose when the window rolls down. right front wheel and spare wheel are bent. cruise control is inoperative at times. right rear axle experienced a leak. blower is noisy on low speeds. *jb | |||
| 07/07/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Brake pedal was pulsating badly, dealer found that all four rotors were warped, four days later while approaching an intersection, consumer attempted to brake and went right through the intersection, consumer could hear air coming through the front wheels when pumping the brakes, consumer could see that brake fluid had sprayed all over the wheel well, dealer found that the rubber brake line had been rubbing against the rim and wore a hole in the brake line, consumer states having only 1/4 of an inch clearing between the brake hose and caliper is a safety defect. *slc | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| When brakes are applied vibration runs through vehicle, dealership has examined vehicle, and stated that premature wear of rear disc rotors were causing vibration.*ak also the front axle seal was leaking as well as the rear shocks, and the brake pads were cracked.*jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The service department only had limited repair times and they would not offer a loaner until the vehicle had been there for eight hours for recall repair service. nlm | |||
| 3 | |||
| Abs system does not permit the vehcle to stop in a safe or timely fashion, under certain conditions the abs system actually extends the stopping distance or does not stop the vehicle in the distance required compared to the vehicle without abs system. cj | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 2 | 12/27/1999 | |
| When the brakes are applied it becomes hard or the pedal would fall to the floor then consumer would here a crunching noise. while slowing for a stop sign ,the brake failed causing consumer to hit the vehicle in front, resulting injuries to occupants.*et | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The brakes have completely failed on several occasions, the truck nearly went all the way through an intersection before stoppping. nlm | |||
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| 09/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at any speed and applying the brakes the rear brakes froze and wont release the brakes. also, consumer indicated hada problem with the front brakes too. *ak | |||
| 09/07/2001 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I had a grinding noise from the rear passenger side brake. i pulled my tire and saw there was not any inside brake pad. the outer brake pad seemed to be in good shape. i took to the dealer and they replaced the rear rotors and brake pads. i had to pay for the pads, gmc sent out notices to dealers that they would not cover pads past 20,000 miles. it was stated that the rotors had rusted and pitted, thus ripping the pads apart. i had my front rotors replaced on 09/13/2001. i had the same problem here. it was caught before the rotors destroyed my brake pads. again the rotors were covered under warranty, the pads did not get replaced this time.*ak | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2001 | |||
| Front brake rotors and pads needed replacement at 18,000 miles. dealer / manufacturer notified, but repairs was done at an independent repair shop. feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter . *ak | |||
| 07/28/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Truck lurches violently when brakes are applied but only when towing a horse trailer. condition is so severe that the truck is not safe to drive when towing. the trailer has been weighed (8300# empty) and carefully inspected, no problems. the truck is rated to pull 10,800#. dealer tells me that i am pulling too much weight. the disc brakes, all four, were found to be severely overheated and were replaced, but the problem persists. the truck will lurch even when the trailer brakes are disconnected and the trailer brakes can stop both the truck and trailer smoothly by using the hand control. three dealers, two service reps and a gm engineer are stumped, but gm refuses to give me a buy back. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Truck shake and vibrates very bad at all times most when in drive while brakes . *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| If i go to brake and the road is a tad bet bumpy the brakes do not catch and it takes a while to stop. has happened 3 times. didn't happen at dealers so they did nothing to fix it. came close to hitting vehicle in front of me. | |||
| 10/20/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing the following problem 1.) brake booster had to be replaced on two occasions; 2.) thottle sticking, unble to correct the throttle from sticking. 3.) when applying brake pedal in wet road conditions, it commenced to pulsate intermittently, causing extended stopping distance, and 4.) squeaking sound coming from the suspension. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problems are still reoccurring.*ak | |||
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| 02/28/2006 | 52590 | 1 | 12/05/2002 |
| All of the brake lines rusted through causing a complete brake failure on the 2000 silverado truck. had to have all of the lines replaced along with the calipers. truck had approximately 52590 miles. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 5200 | 11/18/1999 | |
| Brake problems | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 32000 | 2 | |
| While driving and trying to park the vehicle depressed the brake pedal and vehicle surged. consumer has had the rotors replaced at 32, 000 miles all around the vehicle. dealer told consumer that the calipers were working about 50%. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 999 | ||
| Bought in 2000 brakes and all components have been replaced by owner at owners expense. brakes have a growling crunching sound on and off. the brakes will become disfunctual unless you compleatly release and immedieatly re apply.this has been an ongoing mechanical failure. at 11,000 miles this vehicle litterally blew the front rotors into pieces.gm would not honor the repairs that i have continiously kept having to pay for. | |||
| 01/16/2002 | 29171 | 2 | 06/01/2000 |
| I took delivery of my truck on 6/1/00 and realize that it is no longer under warranty. but i have had a lot of problems with the rear brakes. the rear calipers freeze up suddenly, cause the pads to wear down to the metal and then destroy the rotors. the problem always seams to start at the right rear inner pad. by the time you notice a problem, the damage is severe. the first time this occurred at 29,171 miles, the dealership initially would not, but eventually did (after i told them i would accept nothing less) repair it n/c on 1/16/02 (invoice olcs67487). they replaced the pads, turned the rotors but didn't replace the calipers. they blamed the problem on mud intrusion. the second time this occurred at 55,421 miles, the right rear inner pad was the worst again, but i didn't catch it in time and both rear rotors were destroyed. this time it cost me nearly $530.00 to repair the rear brakes on 5/27/03 (invoice 84481) at bonus tire in sterling heights. pads, rotors and calipers were replaced. calipers were frozen. one thing that really doesn't make any sense is that the front brakes have never been changed! they are factory original! the truck has currently 63,400 miles and at the last tire rotation, done about 3,000 miles ago, they were at about 40%. gm will do nothing for me! the dealer fixed the brakes themselves the first time, but wouldn't the next time. i understand that there is no recall concerning these brakes, but that there is a problem with the rear brakes on the silverado. i have heard this from not only service garages and parts suppliers, but also from gm dealership service department managers. i have been told that there is nothing the dealership can do for me. they say that there is a gm rear brake problem, but so far, gm is blaming it on a lack of owner maintenance. i was told that a possible fix is offered by gm (at a charge) for a forward mud flap / deflector for the right rear wheel. *la | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 14000 | 2 | 11/19/1999 |
| 2000, chevrolet silverado k1500 truck - rear brake rotors failed at 14,000 miles on new vehicle purchase. replaced by dealer, and failed again after only 9,000 miles. rotors rusted from the inside of metal outward. appears that rear brake design or rotor parts quality is defective. normal expected life of rear brakes is typically 50,000 to 75,000 miles. dealer confirms that gm has had problems with this model. contacted gm customer service but to no avail at this point.*ak | |||
| Consumer believes the safety improvement campaign 00x-001 which calls for attaching a notice lable to the front brake hose stating that the calipers must be supported when removed, consumer believes the warning lable is useless. nlm | |||
| Right rear caliper jammed because rocks and mus has gotten into it. a tsb has been issued on the vehicle. manufacturer has been notified.*ak | |||
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| 04/19/2002 | 40000 | 1 | 06/08/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that the emergency brake pads were worn. when placed into neutral with the emergency brake was applied, the vehicle still moved forward. the current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. updated 5/19/08 *cn updated 05/19/08 | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 51500 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated the rear brake pads wore out unevenly and too quickly. the dealer said the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. the work has not been done. *ak | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 25000 | 1 | 06/10/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer states that 2000 chevrolet silverado was having a problem with the abs system. when the consumer pressed down on the brakes they sounded like they were grinding. the abs was engaged at low speeds. the vehicle has been checked by a repair shop, and was having the sensors cleaned. the consumer has been in contact with gm, and they said that they did not have a recall. the consumer has replaced the rotors and pads. the speed was 10 mph or below.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 50000 | 4 | 04/08/2000 |
| Dt: consumer states at 44,000 miles the rotors, pads and wheel bearings were replaced. six months later the wheel speed abs sensor have failed. could not stop the vehicle when going between 2 and 8 mph. consumer took vehicle to a goodyear dealership, and was told there was a technical service bulletin on the abs brakes. number not available. consumer was going to call general motors today. the problem occurred regularly. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 4 | 04/17/2004 | |
| Contact stated: contact was having a problem with emergency brake. the emergency brake fell apart into pieces. the repair shop replaced the brake shoe pad and the rear rotors. also, the dealer had to replace the monitor speed sensor which indicated that the abs was over active. while driving 10 mph vehicle made a noise while hitting the brakes. it almost caused an accident when the abs was applied. *ak | |||
| 01/23/2005 | 26028 | 4 | 01/18/2000 |
| Intermittently the brake pedal hardened after applying the brakes several times while driving. this caused extended stopping distance, and vehicle did not stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both rear drums and brake pads. however, the problem recurred. *ak when the consumer turns the vehicle at a 90 degree angle the brakes only go down about 1 or 2 inches and are hard to push down any further. the brakes do not stop the vehicle. the consumer had to stomp on the brakes 2 to 5 times for them to stop the vehicle. *tc | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 49500 | 1 | |
| Consumer jumped the curb when the brakes failed. consumer drove to a repair shop for repairs of the rotors and pads. the rotors and pads were replaced previously by the dealer for failure to stop the vehicle. the rotors had been deteriorating.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle failed inspection due to a faulty parking brake. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 41000 | 1 | |
| While driving and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. vehicle was taken to the a independent shop, and mechanic determined that four rotors and pads needed to be replaced at consumer's expense. the vehicle had only 41000 miles on it. *ak *tc | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have the brake pads replaced, and was told that the rotors were defective. consumer stated that vehicle's mileage was low for replacement.*ak | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 55000 | 1 | |
| When the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration in the pedal. the dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that the rotors needed to be turned and the pads needed to be replaced. the consumer checked the pads and rotors and found that the pads were ok and that the rotors were laminated and cracked. *la *jb | |||
| 40000 | 1 | ||
| When braking at 10 to 15 mph brake pedal went to the floor. driver had to jam the pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. dealer replaced rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Brake rotors are losing the plating, and brake pads are frozen on the rear wheels. previously, vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic after the consumer felt a pulsing and vibration coming from the wheels ,and the aforementioned problem was discovered. manufacturer was informed of the problem.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 14000 | 2 | 11/19/1999 |
| 2000, chevrolet silverado k1500 truck - rear brake rotors failed at 14,000 miles on new vehicle purchase. replaced by dealer, and failed again after only 9,000 miles. rotors rusted from the inside of metal outward. appears that rear brake design or rotor parts quality is defective. normal expected life of rear brakes is typically 50,000 to 75,000 miles. dealer confirms that gm has had problems with this model. contacted gm customer service but to no avail at this point.*ak | |||
| 1 | 10/04/1999 | ||
| The rear brake rotors are flaking away in layers. the owner found this out when the truck was taken in for state inspection. nlm the brake pads and rotors were worn out prematurely and the dealer replaced it. *yh | |||
| 07/13/2002 | |||
| Emergency brake does not hold. consumer contacted dealer, and they stated brake pads needed replacing. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| While slowing for a stop sign, consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the right side of the vehicle, dealer found the rear, right side inner brake shoe was missing, backing plate had skored the rotor, outer brake pad and left rear brake pad had 3/8 of pad left, dealer replaced rear pads and both rotors, free of charge. *slc | |||
| 12/12/2000 | 0 | ||
| When consumer applied brakes the pedal would go all way to the floor. there was double pad on caliper. *ak | |||
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| 06/04/2006 | 56000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| All four rotors rusted threw, all four had to be replaced, only 56000 miles on this 2000 chevy silverado pick up truck. *nm | |||
| 12/29/2005 | 40000 | 1 | 12/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the brakes where applied at 8-10pmh and the abs engaged, resulting in the contact having a crash. to avoid a rear end collision, the contact left the road and hit an embankment on the passenger side of the vehicle. the police did not take a report at the scene and no injuries were sustained. after the accident the contact received a recall 05v379000, concerning the antilock brakes. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, the speed sensors were cleaned and it was determined the hydraulic pump needed to be replaced. however, the dealer was not able to determine whether the brake failure and accident were caused by the abs sensor or the hydraulic pump. the contact felt the pump should have been included in the recall campaign. additionally, the brake rotors were replaced, due to corrosion, after only 4,000 miles. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 40000 | 2 | 06/18/2001 |
| The emergency brake has been used very rarely, but with just over 40k on it they eventually faded out enough to fail inspection. the dealership advised me that i must have drove with it on. i never used it, yet they collected over $200 to repair a defect. over time i noticed the tension progressively weakened. rusting on the rotors is extremely common, yet gm ignores the problem. i was told by the dealership on multiple occasions that it was from condensation. it causes premature failure of the brake pads & a rotor replace as a resolution(turning alone doesn't remove the rust). my other family member have had all the exact issues with the same type trucks(three different 2000 gmc/chevy). my rotors will be replaced in the summer, however my braking is reduced due to rust wearing the pads unevenly. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2004 | 38500 | 8 | 12/12/2000 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a recall on the abs brakes. has contacted the manufacturer, and they will replace the abs speed sensors, but they will not replace the rotors. the contact was having a problem with the rotors. they were corroded. he had the rotors turned and put back on vehicle with new pads. the abs speed sensors were still not working correctly. *ak updated 12/27/05. *jb | |||
| 07/17/2002 | 25000 | 1 | 06/10/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer states that 2000 chevrolet silverado was having a problem with the abs system. when the consumer pressed down on the brakes they sounded like they were grinding. the abs was engaged at low speeds. the vehicle has been checked by a repair shop, and was having the sensors cleaned. the consumer has been in contact with gm, and they said that they did not have a recall. the consumer has replaced the rotors and pads. the speed was 10 mph or below.*ak | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 7000 | 1 | 11/10/2000 |
| All of the rotors rusted and had severe corrosion prior to my truck having even 8000 miles. yes that # of miles is correct only 8000. i was told by other general motor truck gmc, tahoe etc similar vehicles that this is normal due to the poor quality of materials used. i have purchased new after market rotors that are not corroding as the originals did. i have kept my original rotors to remind me of gm quality for my next truck purchase which turns out to be a ford f250 2005. i really think that gm should be held responsible for the rotor problem, it is not because of our climate as i have lived in the virgin islands and have owned many different vehicles foreign and domestic and have never seen rotors deteriorate like on this 2000 silverado. the nhtsa needs to hold chevrolet responsible they should not be able to purchase rotors from inferior venders and then blame the problem on the customers climate, i am a far ways from the northern states. i still have not had my tailgate cables replaced as the dealer never has them in stock. but they are still good. what about my 1996 chevrolet s-10 those cables have rusted and broke and are not covered under the recall. *nm | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 18117 | 1 | 08/20/1999 |
| Dt: the consumer received nhtsa recall 05v161000 and gm recall 05042 concerning parking brake failure. the dealership told the consumer that if they had to take the rotors off the truck they were damaged the consumer would have to pay to have them fixed or buy new rotors. the dealership told the consumer that the rotors were about $400.00 to be repaired. the consumer has not been in contact with manufacturer. the consumer called and got the recorded message. *ak *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 50000 | 4 | 04/08/2000 |
| Dt: consumer states at 44,000 miles the rotors, pads and wheel bearings were replaced. six months later the wheel speed abs sensor have failed. could not stop the vehicle when going between 2 and 8 mph. consumer took vehicle to a goodyear dealership, and was told there was a technical service bulletin on the abs brakes. number not available. consumer was going to call general motors today. the problem occurred regularly. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2005 | 20000 | 0 | 09/12/2000 |
| Front and rear brake rotors rusting on 2000 chevy silerado 4x4. dealer replace rear only last year. i wanted all 4 replaced then. just had a close call with stopping distance. inspected brakes and found rear rotor rusted completely and front inside of rotors rust. | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 5200 | 11/18/1999 | |
| Brake problems | |||
| 05/19/2005 | 54000 | 1 | 02/24/2000 |
| Wheels on 2000 chevy silverado were squelling and chirping while driving. truck has 54,000 miles on it. took truck to brake specialist who found all rotors and calipers badly rusted. 2 calipers were frozen up. they advised gm used rotors w/o chromium in them to retard rust. parts are being repaired at this time. estimated repairs just under $1900.00. i have asked for the parts to be given to me. updated 12/22/05. *jb | |||
| 10/08/2004 | 4 | 04/17/2004 | |
| Contact stated: contact was having a problem with emergency brake. the emergency brake fell apart into pieces. the repair shop replaced the brake shoe pad and the rear rotors. also, the dealer had to replace the monitor speed sensor which indicated that the abs was over active. while driving 10 mph vehicle made a noise while hitting the brakes. it almost caused an accident when the abs was applied. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 74000 | 1 | 02/28/2001 |
| Consumor states: control module for abs just went out. had to pump brakes. also. back rotor went out at 30,000 miles, and had to have a new one. *ak | |||
| 11/02/2004 | 3 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the rotors and brakes needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 32000 | 2 | |
| While driving and trying to park the vehicle depressed the brake pedal and vehicle surged. consumer has had the rotors replaced at 32, 000 miles all around the vehicle. dealer told consumer that the calipers were working about 50%. *ak | |||
| 02/11/2005 | 38000 | 1 | 08/18/2000 |
| I have a 2000 chevy silverado with 42,000 miles and my brake rotors are severely rusted. this is an unsafe condition and clearly a defect in metallurgy. i am astounded to find thru my dealer (midway chevy olds) that gm is not standing behind this defect. i found through web research that many other owners had the same problem. *jb | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 85000 | 1 | 11/01/1999 |
| The rear rotors had to be replaced because of premature deterioration. the consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and there was nothing they could do. *ak the steel was bad. *sc *jb | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 1 | 08/05/2000 | |
| Problems with 2000 chevrolet silverado rotors, wheels, tailgate strap, drive shaft, and 4-wheel drive.*mr nar see odi#10037613 es03-006296. at 12000 miles both rear rotors had to be replaced, 2000 miles later both front rotors had to be replaced. a clunking sound was heard in the rear of the vehicle. the consumer believes it either the rear suspension or drive shaft. all four of the vehicle's wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusting. the tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. when the four wheel drive was engaged there was a growling noise. *nm | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 52000 | 1 | |
| The rear brake rotor deteriorated prematurely. as a result, the consumer experienced extended stopping distance . *jb | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 49500 | 1 | |
| Consumer jumped the curb when the brakes failed. consumer drove to a repair shop for repairs of the rotors and pads. the rotors and pads were replaced previously by the dealer for failure to stop the vehicle. the rotors had been deteriorating.*ak | |||
| 08/07/2004 | 39000 | 1 | 04/08/2000 |
| Brake rotors rotted out, could have resulted in a terrible accident. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 41000 | 1 | |
| While driving and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. vehicle was taken to the a independent shop, and mechanic determined that four rotors and pads needed to be replaced at consumer's expense. the vehicle had only 41000 miles on it. *ak *tc | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 20000 | 1 | 12/29/2000 |
| Vehicle would shimmy when braking 60-65 mph, the consumer stated all four rotors had disintegrated and none of the pads showed any sign of wear. *jb *nm | |||
| 09/02/2004 | 36000 | 3 | 10/21/2000 |
| The consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake inspection, and was informed that the rotors were completely rusted. the consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired, and there was nothing they could do. also, the vehicle had only 37,000 miles since the brakes were serviced, and the rotors were completely destroyed. *ak the brake pads were worn and the front were severely blackened. the power brakes and the power steering pump failed. *sc | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have the brake pads replaced, and was told that the rotors were defective. consumer stated that vehicle's mileage was low for replacement.*ak | |||
| 07/22/2004 | 5000 | 7 | 12/31/1999 |
| While applying the brakes, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the front rotors rusted, and needed to be replaced. *ak the brake problem was continuous front and back since 5958 miles. chevrolet would not replace the brakes. the calipers were leaking, the security light had come on three times when the vehicle was in motion with the key, the reluctor ring/sensor was out of adjustment caused by rust, and the driveline made a clanking sound. gm had been made aware of the problems. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 36900 | 1 | 08/25/2000 |
| Consumer received recall 00 x 001 000 concerning brake hose failure. consumer was concerned that the brake hose erupted while driving and rust build up on both front rotors.*ak vehicle was hard to stop when coming off a small incline. all four brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to rust. *ts | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 55000 | 1 | |
| When the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration in the pedal. the dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that the rotors needed to be turned and the pads needed to be replaced. the consumer checked the pads and rotors and found that the pads were ok and that the rotors were laminated and cracked. *la *jb | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 25369 | 2 | 09/27/2000 |
| Front and rear brake rotors failed at 13,250 miles, then all four rotorsfailed again at 25,300 miles due to corrosion. manufacturer refused to replace defective rotors at 25,300 miles.*ak | |||
| 40000 | 1 | ||
| When braking at 10 to 15 mph brake pedal went to the floor. driver had to jam the pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. dealer replaced rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 01/30/2004 | 27600 | 1 | |
| While braking brake pedal went all the way to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealership informed consumer that the problem was due to front brake rotors being rusted. *ak | |||
| 01/29/2004 | 1 | 04/02/2003 | |
| I took my truck in for a routine brake job and they discovered that all 4 of my rotors were rusted out and had to be replaced. the mechanic informed me that this was definitely unusual for rotors to rust out so soon. the truck is only 4 years old at this point. in his oppinion, gm uses shoddy rotors on their vehicles. i saw the rotors and pieces of them were chipped away due to being so rusted out. i believe this is very dangerous and there should be a recall.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 32000 | 1 | |
| All four brake rotors were peeling. each rotor flaked off and left pits in the surface. as a result this caused extended stopping distance. the manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem. *nlm | |||
| 08/17/2003 | 24000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Brake rotors rusted from the inside out. as result, the brakes became inoperative. *ak *mr | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 1 | 03/01/2002 | |
| Brake rotors have a very short life span. they rust and warp at 50,000 miles. *ak the rotors were pitted. the consumer was driving off a ramp when the vehicle started to jump while braking. *scc *jb | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 18000 | 1 | |
| Brake rotors are losing the plating, and brake pads are frozen on the rear wheels. previously, vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic after the consumer felt a pulsing and vibration coming from the wheels ,and the aforementioned problem was discovered. manufacturer was informed of the problem.*ak | |||
| 12000 | 1 | 08/05/2000 | |
| Ltr fm audrey wissinger (pa) concerned about the problems she experienced with her 2000 chevrolet silverado pickup truck.*mr both front/rear rotors had to be replaced. the old brake linings were replaced with new ones. the rotors were literally falling apart-inferior metal. dealer stated this was the result of the vehicle not being driven enough. there was a terrible kluncking sound in the rear end or drive shaft. this happened in a downshift or upshift. the dealer stated it was normal play in the drivetrain. all four wheels had to be replaced at 6000 miles because they were rusted. tailgate strap broke at 17000 miles. when the 4-wheel drive was engaged, it made a terrible growling that didn't seem normal. *ph *jb | |||
| 08/29/2003 | 34199 | 1 | |
| When braking brake pedal would be soft and make a loud noise. mechanic indicated theatproblem could be the brake rotors which were wearing out and needed to be changed.*ak | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 14000 | 2 | 11/19/1999 |
| 2000, chevrolet silverado k1500 truck - rear brake rotors failed at 14,000 miles on new vehicle purchase. replaced by dealer, and failed again after only 9,000 miles. rotors rusted from the inside of metal outward. appears that rear brake design or rotor parts quality is defective. normal expected life of rear brakes is typically 50,000 to 75,000 miles. dealer confirms that gm has had problems with this model. contacted gm customer service but to no avail at this point.*ak | |||
| 34000 | 1 | 11/29/1999 | |
| While the vehicle was being serviced for regular maintenance, the mechanic noticed the rotors on the vehicle were rusted and pitted, all 4 four rotors were replaced. *jb *ts *jb | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 18600 | 4 | 03/06/2001 |
| I have had a problem with the rotors on my 2000 chevrolet truck. after 18,600 miles all four rotors have stated to fall apart. the surface were the pad contact have great amount of corrosion and the rotor material flaked off. some had voids about two inches in diameter and deep enough that the pads no longer made contact with the surface of the rotor. the material that rusted off got imbedded into the pads so they were less effective on the remaining surface material of the rotor. i found out about the problem when the truck did not want to stop properly. i had my local garage check the brakes and they informed me about the rotors. they rebuilt the rear brakes. i then took the truck to the local chevy garage and they replaced the front at no cost.*ak | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 0 | ||
| Had to have brakes replaced on 2000 chevy silverado. rotors were rusted out. have never had rotors rust out on a vehicle. vehicle had only approx. 35,000 miles on it. cost me four times as much as i expected for the brake job. *jb | |||
| 05/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving the consumer applied the brakes and they failed completely without warning. the dealer diagnosed that all rotors were chipped off and completely rusted through. *nlm | |||
| 04/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated. it was discovered the rotors were worn. *jb | |||
| 01/16/2003 | |||
| Consumers front and rear rotors are warning causing extended stopping distance. | |||
| 1 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| All four rotors failed at 13,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 04/07/2001 | 1 | ||
| The rotors which are part of the braking system had begun operating improperly, causing the vehicle to vibrate while driving and to have increased vibration when the brakes were applied, especially at high speeds. the problem which caused the rotors to stop performing properly may have been caused by incorrect tightening/torqueing when the tires had been rotated shortly prior to the rotor problem happening. the dealer would not replace the rotore, even though the vehicle is still under full warranty. the informed me that the manufacturer would not allow replacement. this means that i now have rotors on the vehicle that have only a half-life remaining on them and the vehicle is still under warranty. thus, if, after the warranty period, the rotors again stop performing, i will have to bear the cost of replacement. i contend that the problem was either caused by improper dealer maintenance, or that the rotors were defective. this scenario can be logical, as this vehicle required several major replacements of essential parts after only being sold to me for the period of one week. it is not unreasonable to me that the rotor could also have been defective, and i maintain that the manufacturer should have allowed the dealer to replace the rotors, rather than turning them.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/23/2005 | 26028 | 4 | 01/18/2000 |
| Intermittently the brake pedal hardened after applying the brakes several times while driving. this caused extended stopping distance, and vehicle did not stop. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both rear drums and brake pads. however, the problem recurred. *ak when the consumer turns the vehicle at a 90 degree angle the brakes only go down about 1 or 2 inches and are hard to push down any further. the brakes do not stop the vehicle. the consumer had to stomp on the brakes 2 to 5 times for them to stop the vehicle. *tc | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Intermittently while driving at any speed and applying the brakes the rear brakes froze and wont release the brakes. also, consumer indicated hada problem with the front brakes too. *ak | |||
| 39000 | 1 | ||
| When applying the brakes brake pedal went down to the floor, and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. the dealer informed the consumer that the problem was with the antilock braking system, but did not specify the components that needed to be replaced. also, the vehicle was only using the front brakes for a period of time because the rear brakes stopped operating. the rear brakes were replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| Rear brakes are wearing out excessively, causing extended stopping distance. contacted dealer. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Right rear brake does not release and it stays locked up after releasing brake pedal which is causing damage and tearing wheel/rotors and calipers. consumer was told by dealer that pins are freezing up. problem is common on 1/2 ton pickups, and 90% of time it is on right rear brake. also, repairs would have been covered if vehicle had 40,000 miles on it.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Brake slack adjuster was designed to work wrong way, instead of tightening, is loosens brake line. ttok vehicle to dealer who could not remedy problem. *ak | |||
| 10/26/2000 | 2 | 07/06/1999 | |
| The consumer is complaining of the design of the rear left emergency brake shoes and drum elbows, they allow road salt and other debris to get into the drum possibly causing them to fail. the consumer also states that the rear brakes are squealing due to the rust building up in the brake drum and shoes. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 40000 | 2 | 06/18/2001 |
| The emergency brake has been used very rarely, but with just over 40k on it they eventually faded out enough to fail inspection. the dealership advised me that i must have drove with it on. i never used it, yet they collected over $200 to repair a defect. over time i noticed the tension progressively weakened. rusting on the rotors is extremely common, yet gm ignores the problem. i was told by the dealership on multiple occasions that it was from condensation. it causes premature failure of the brake pads & a rotor replace as a resolution(turning alone doesn't remove the rust). my other family member have had all the exact issues with the same type trucks(three different 2000 gmc/chevy). my rotors will be replaced in the summer, however my braking is reduced due to rust wearing the pads unevenly. *jb | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | 03/01/2003 | |
| Brake rotors on 2000 and up chevy pickups rust out and chip off cutting brake pads without warning. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2000 chevrolet silverado, lost all brake fluid when the brake line from the abs pump to the rear broke open causing consumer to back into side of garage door opening. *bf | |||
| 12/29/2009 | 147000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving 25 mph he attempted to apply the brakes, but the brake pedal had fallen to the floorboard. he was eventually able to decelerate. upon inspection he noticed that the rear brake line was cracked. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 147000. | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 109000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while the contact was attempting to stop the vehicle, he noticed that it would not stop and the brake pedal extended to the floor. he examined the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the brake line had begun to leak due to rust. the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the speed was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 109,000. updated 07/24/09. *lj | |||
| 01/19/2008 | 62530 | 2 | 09/13/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake line failed. the failure occurred on two occasions in the front and rear brake lines due to rust. he was able to drive home at a low speed. the brake line that carries the fluid to the brakes was covered with rust. the dealer replaced the brake line; however, the manufacturer does not have the parts available. the manufacturer stated that the failure was a maintenance issue. the failure mileage was 62,530 and current mileage was 62,550. updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 *tr | |||
| 04/12/2006 | 74540 | 1 | 11/15/1999 |
| Driving down the road when suddenly without warning my brake pedal lost all compression - the brake line cracked from contact rubbing against a beam under the cars part of the suspension - a recall service was performed but was not performed right. *nm | |||
| 02/28/2006 | 52590 | 1 | 12/05/2002 |
| All of the brake lines rusted through causing a complete brake failure on the 2000 silverado truck. had to have all of the lines replaced along with the calipers. truck had approximately 52590 miles. *jb | |||
| 12/24/2005 | 73000 | 1 | 12/07/2005 |
| Dt*:the contact stated the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the emergency brake was used to completely stop the vehicle. there were no warning indicators prior to complete brake failure. the vehicle was taken to the an independent repair shop, and upon inspection they discovered the brake line was completely rusted. also, the repair shop personnel determined premature rusting of other metal brake lines. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 120000 | 2 | 05/01/2003 |
| Dt: the contact states that he has experienced some problems with the braking system. a few days ago the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. upon inspection he discovered that the brake line completely rusted. he was left with only secondary brakes or just the emergency brake. this same problem occurred about four months ago. during the first brake failure the abs light illuminated on the dashboard. three brake lines have been replaced by the contact at this time. he planned to replace all the brake lines. *ak | |||
| 09/07/2005 | 78000 | 2 | 07/12/2000 |
| Brake lines (pipes) are rusted so severely that all fluid suddenly leaked out as i was driving in heavy traffic. the rusting condition must have originated when the vehicle was manufactured, as i reported brake problems to the dealer from whom i purchased the vehicle. after several complaints the dealer made major repairs in 2002 on the brakes due to rusted out components, but did not replace the hydraulic lines. the service manager exclaimed that he had never seen so much rust on brake systems. as a retired professor, having taught metallurgy and industrial materials, there are metal treatment procedures that must be followed when manufacturing piping for vehicle hydraulic systems. obviously, general motors used inferior parts and materials in brake systems. if they do not recall all vehicles with brake component rusting problems, many accidents will occur. the vehicle i am reporting is currently under repair and the cost estimates by the service department at tom gill chevrolet in florence, kentucky are quoted at $1500.00, or more. brake lines should not rust out in five years. i have never had rusted out brakes lines on any of 14 vehicles i have owned. general motors is responsible for the pending repair costs, and if past history is an indication, they will deny responsibility and blame the consumer one more time. *jb | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: received new brake lines and brakes from the gm dealer, this was a design change because they were not like the old ones. when making a right or left hand turn it made the rubber brake line come in contact with the wheel. this happened on july 27, 2005. the new lines havdbeen on h just a little over 30 days. *ak | |||
| 05/11/2005 | 07/01/2000 | ||
| Dt contact stated that all the vehicle's brake lines broke. when the brake was pressed it pulsated and the pedal went to the floor. *nm | |||
| 01/20/2005 | 79000 | 1 | |
| While driving, there was a noise coming front the front of the vehicle. the consumer replaced the brake pads. the problem still existed and the dealer replaced the bearings and sensor. | |||
| 01/23/2005 | 110485 | 1 | |
| The brake pedal wentl all the way to the floor at 10 miles per hour making it difficult for the vehicle to stop. the consumer stepped outside the vehicle and noticed that there was brake fluid on the ground and brake hoses. taken in for checkup and results showed that the brake line was torn and needed replaced. *tt | |||
| 11/19/2004 | 56244 | 2 | 03/02/2000 |
| The brake lines rusted, and brake fluid spilled on the floor while vehicle was parked in the garage. the brake line was discovered to be corroded and the parking brake did not work.*ak the consumer stepped on the brake pedal to put the vehicle into drive when the brake pedal hit the floor. the consumer then hit the parking brake which also hit the floor. the corroded lines leaked between the master cylinder and the abs unit. the consumer has the corroded lines in his possession. *nm | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 44600 | 1 | 05/06/2000 |
| While driving brake line busted due to corrosion. *ak all the brake lines to the front wheel and from the master cylinder were unsafe due to corrosion. *nm | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 36900 | 1 | 08/25/2000 |
| Consumer received recall 00 x 001 000 concerning brake hose failure. consumer was concerned that the brake hose erupted while driving and rust build up on both front rotors.*ak vehicle was hard to stop when coming off a small incline. all four brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to rust. *ts | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 54000 | 1 | 05/09/2002 |
| The brake line located on the outside of the frame rusted. the line was covered with a thin spring ,and any time it rained or the vehicle went through water, the spring held water right next to the line, causing the line to rust. the dealer replaced the brake line at the expense of the consumer.*ak *ph | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| While pulling into driveway brakes went out, and consumer had to stop vehicle with emergency brake. when looking under vehicle noticed brake fluid leaking, and the brake line was broken. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is not satisfied with recall (c00093-s) consumer does not think that any repairs were performed on vehicle, consumer states dealer refused to show him what was done, dealer showed consumer a schematic drawing of the bracket used and its location, except what he showed consumer had nothing to do with his vehicle, consumer states his vehicle has a totally different set up from what he was shown, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they did not have a schematic drawing of the bracket and its location. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall 00v345000/manufacturer's recall 00093 for brake line chafing. consumer has traveled back and forth 400 miles trying to get this fix. parts wern/'t available, and no availabilty date was given.*ak | |||
| 03/06/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Consumer received a recall letter to inspect brake line, consumer was not comfortable with what dealer was supposed to do.*ak consumer is unhappy because in order to do repair, gm had to slice brake line. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 07/15/2000 |
| I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado that has had two brake master cylinder failures. i have seen internet postings of others with this problem. my concern is that the master cylinder could fail if the design is defective, leading to an accident.*ak | |||
| 01/20/2001 | 1 | 10/11/2000 | |
| Brake system failed with 5,600 miles on vehicle which resulted in a crash. dealership examined vehicle, and replaced brake master cylinder to correct problem. since this repair brakes have operated erratically, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealership claimed brakes were within specifications set by manufacturer. *ak one person was injured in accident. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| The plastic brake-fluid reservoir is very sloppily (and loosely) attached to the master cyclinder via two pins thru oversized holes in the reservoir assembly. the holes are much larger than the restraining pins resulting in considerable slop. the reservoir assembly is not rigidly attached to the master cylinder and is free to vibrate. the range of motion allowed by the slop is considerable. i fear that sympathetic engine or road vibrations may damage the master-cylinder/reservoir interface. i checked out a new silverado in the dealer's show room and its brake-fluid reservoir also appeared to be inadequately fastened to the master-cylinder assembly. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 84000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. he could not depress the pedal during brake application. as a consequence he crashed into another vehicle. prior to the failure he experienced unwanted abs activation at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the abs wheel speed sensors were cleaned. the current and failure mileages were 84000. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The brake pedal was stuck.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 01/10/2005 | 27770 | 1 | 12/20/2000 |
| Was backing a trailer into a barn on level ground ,power steering and power brakes failed with no warning. repair has not been done yet. *jb | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 106000 | 1 | 02/21/2001 |
| My abs has been acting up, i.e. engaging when it shouldn't. tonight, i was forced to come to a fast stop and pushed the brake in. the abs engaged, but then stopped and the pedal went to the floor, therefore i had no brakes. i rear-ended another car with a 17 year old girl driving. she ended up being taken to the hospital. i am curious to know if there are other cases such as this, including brake failure and abs problems. my vehicle is a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. i have 106,000 miles on it and have had minute braking issues for the past year or so. i hope that is this is an issue that it can be addressed. that way no more seventeen year old girls get hurt, and no more 26 year old males (myself) have to worry about them or the safety of others due to this type of failure. as far as the question about oem, if that means aftermarket equipment, then no, all my equipment came on the vehicle when i purchased it and nothing has been altered in any way.*ak | |||
| 01/31/2004 | 30000 | 3 | 12/28/1999 |
| This occurred on saturday, 1/31/04. vehicle make: 2500 chevrolet silverado, 3/4 ton, 6' bed, 6l engine description: i had to make a tight right hand turn from a gas station onto the main road in syracuse, new york as opposing traffic was coming at me. after i completed the turn and started to head south on the main four lane road i immediately found out that the power steering was quite rough. quite rough was not the word for it as there was no power steering! about a block from that point i had to brake and found out that there were no power assisted brakes on the vehicle. no idiot lights came on at all and this presented quite a serious problem especially with the snow plow attached. both the fluid in the master brake and power steering cylinders were right up to normal levels and the serpentine belt was relatively new and intact! trust me that i am not happy about this at all from a vehicle that has only 30,000 miles on it and has been plagued with various major problems throughout its somewhat youthful history including two (2) full brake jobs to date. i'm just thankful that no one was hurt including myself. i want this letter to be relayed to the chevrolet zone manager and i would like their input on the issues that have been presented. as a consumer there is no way that both the power steering and brakes should have gone at the same time, plus, the fact that there were no indications of a major problem from the message center or dashboard. there very easily could have been a different ending to this story especially with the type of winter weather and road conditions we have been having as of late here in upstate new york. *jb | |||
| 07/13/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 08/28/1999 |
| Power assist went out on steering and brakes. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 34470 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| The hydraulic pump was inoperative. while backing the vehicle out of driveway, the hydraulic pump failed to work. manufacturer was contacted, and stated they would look at it. but consumer had not heard anything about it. *ak the hydraulic pump shaft severed while the consumer was driving. the vehicle had become impossible to steer . the mechanic stated this wasn't the first incident with this make/model. *scc *jb | |||
| 05/12/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling at 5 mph power steering and power brakes went out at same time. dealership examined vehicle and determined that there was a broken shaft in power steering pump that caused a loss of these two power assisted systems. *ak conusmer states he was advised by dealership that this is a common problem with these types of vehicle's. *jb | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| Was backing vehicle out of garage when something happened to power assist on steering. also, had no power brakes. everything had locked up. noticed steering fluid on garage floor. contacted dealership, and was informed by service manager vehicle will be towed.*ak dealer stated that consumer may have had foot on brake and went through safety zone on hydro booster cauing fluid to foam up and cause this problem. *slc | |||
| 11/02/2000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Likely failure of braking system. hydraulic (brake) fluid reservoir is free to flop around on mounting. braking system must ultimately fail do to ultimate failure of the seal(s) around the base of this plastic reservoir. evidence of failure would be in the form of corrossion (rust), water, and air in the system or loss of break fluid, depending on wheather or not the failure is do to internal and/or external failure of the seals. if the vehicle is used on rough roads or in climates w/extreme temperature variations are present, the failure will be much quicker. failure will be in the form of total loss of brakes, brake fade, and poor stopping power. it will totaly confuse any abs system in use do to inconsistent/erratic brake performance. all of these conditions have already been reported by various individuals on prior years trucks. why hasn't this reservoir been investigated as to the effects of its leaking in the form of being albe to suck air/moisture into the brake system or loosing fluid to the atmosphere?? regardless, failure is inevitable, as dynamic seals must utimately fail, and something should be done to eliminate this weak point in this system. if i am wrong, and it has been investigated and determined to be safe, please let me hear from you as i am very concerned about my family's safety where this matter is concerned! *ak | |||
| 12/16/1999 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Transmission shudder, forward or reverse, immediately after releasing foot brake to begin acceleration. then between 18 and 25mph there is a vacuum leaking sound - whistle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. this happens intermittently. dealer has replaced the brake booster, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing the following problem 1.) brake booster had to be replaced on two occasions; 2.) thottle sticking, unble to correct the throttle from sticking. 3.) when applying brake pedal in wet road conditions, it commenced to pulsate intermittently, causing extended stopping distance, and 4.) squeaking sound coming from the suspension. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problems are still reoccurring.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/10/2002 | 6 | 04/14/2000 | |
| Consumer complained of defective engine making constant noise. vehicle also vibrated while driving. in addition, dealer replaced water pump and engine belts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 12/03/2001 | 3 | 09/30/1999 | |
| Engine check light keeps coming on, then vehicle starts to lose power, this has happened while on highway, and it is very unsafe. *ak. consumer stated the instrument panel is loose causing rattling noise from passenger side air bag area and top of instrumental panel, the third brake light is inoperative and drivers window power regulator failed causing noise, the fuel filter was replaced. *yd | |||