2000 Chevrolet Pickup brakes problems

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · NY

Vehicle did not stop, applied emergency brakes, I was backing out of my driveway went to apply brakes peddle went to the floor, lucky there were no vehicle passing while backing up. After further investigation found that brake lines were rusted, had to get towed to mechanic for repair at a cost of $1,000. The vehicle only has 86,000 miles, the only part on the whole vehicle that is rusted are the brake lines, I hope that this can be rectified because this was an expensive repair and could of become deadly. ( the mechanic used stainless steel brake lines for the repair which he showed me the receipt at a cost $35.00 the rest was labor cost 2 days in shop).

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal it felt as though something grabs then it will release. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS. 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 to the dealership at this time to determine the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 3/20/2006 -

Filed Apr 25, 2003 · Brakes · 37,000 miles · TX

Emergency brake on 2000-1500-z71-pick up failed at 37,000. Service shop claims they have this trouble quite often--between 10,000 miles on up. Shop claims factory problem. Cost to repair-$300.00

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Brakes · IN

The ABS light illuminated. The ABS system failed and does not work.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Brakes · MI

10/12/2000 (mileage18879) machined rear drums due to being out of round, 12/08/2000 (mileage22107)replaced both rear drums, 12/12/2000 (mileage22280) replaced both rear drums, 01/10/2000 (mileage24197) repair: resurfaced and cleaned front rotors, 1/26/2000 (mileage24714) brakes pulsating. Technician stated the condition could not be duplicated, 07/20/2001 (mileage37987) brakes pulsating. Rear drums out of round and replaced along with new shoes. The vehicle still has the same problem but the dealers don't want to fix it without me having to pay for it since it is over the 36,000 mile warranty. I don't feel that I should have to pay for a defect that started(and has not been fixed) before the warranty period ended. Thank you for any help that you can give me with this problem. Marvin mero.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Brakes · NM · crash · 1 injury

I bought this vehicle in dec. 2001. I had problems with the ABS from the beginning. The dealer had certain part of the ABS replaced, but problems persisted. The ABS does not stop thew vehicle at low speeds( under 35mph) and this has resulted in 2 crashes and vehicle damage. Dealer can not seem to repair problem.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Brake pedal pushes to the floor and anti lock very sensitive, engage under normal pressure on bumpy road. A very insecure and unsafe feeling.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Emergency brake will not work. Dealership says there is no fix for this defect.

Filed Nov 29, 2001 · Brakes · MN

Truck has been in friendly chev 6 times for brakes and rim work at 1600 miles first brake job and 3 times front pads 2 back . Deal told me that they have been having same on most 3500 truck for years they tell me to bring back every time with in a week or so same pull to left pedal to floor .. They also tell me to back up at 20mph and lock up brake that will help spring in back .. Chev rep.. Are not doing anything they say bring back to dealer for brake again .. This is a safty that is going to get some one killed .. When brake are hot they pull the wheel out of hand at 55 MPH ,, I have told them this from 1 month from new that the brakes are not working the way they should..

Filed Sep 16, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · TX

Uneventreadwear-tread separationcausingrearsidepaneldamage-powersteering pumpshaft brokewithlossof steering and brakes. *ak (tiresize: lt24575r16)