2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal and heard the squeak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the right brake pad was worn quicker than usual and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred five times after. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 25, 2009 · Steering · 81,000 miles · AR

Silverado 1500 4wd steering gear box defect in that it starts to grind and threatens freeze up and power steering loss usually when attempting left turn. Dealer has already replaced 2 units. The original was replaced at 81,000 miles. The second at 96,000 and now it's bad again at 120,000 miles. Dealer states that it is a design defect that was corrected for the 2008 models. Picture making a right hand turn with full power steering but if you turn left it will grind and wine at first, graduating to trying to make the left turn as if the engine had died out. That's how bad it gets. It will, and I'm sure, it already has caused accident problems. Question is, why did the original steering box last more than 80,000 miles but the replacements barely make 15,000 miles?? Mind you these are oem replacements done by the dealer. Furthermore, the replacements ar only warrantied for 1 year or 12,000 miles. How convenient huh? This issue is a serious safety problem and needs total recall as soon as possible! Please note that this is the 3rd steering box to go bad so far as of this date 4/24/09.

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · DE

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. On several occasions, the contact has experienced failures with the brake system. The initial failure began when he would apply the brakes and the brake indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. He then heard a grinding noise and the brake pedal would vibrate and extend to the floor. The contact would have to release the brake pedal and then pump the brakes in order for the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken to local repair shop and they stated that the brake pads and rotors were failing. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to have a recall repaired for the speed sensor cable in 2006. Over the next couple of years, the vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to have the brakes inspected because the brake pedal was still grinding and vibrating. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined on several occasions that there were no failures. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop on december 16, 2008 and the mechanic stated that the brake pads and rotors were functional; however, the speed sensor control failed due to corrosion. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed to take the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection. They further stated that no compensation would be made regarding the speed control sensor because it was previously replaced. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 84,000. Updated 2/5/09 *cn updated 02/10/09.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · WY

2000 chevy silverado brakes were squealing. Consumer states that the rear inside brake pad was the only one worn. Mechanic informed him that this was caused by ice and dirt collected in the caliper. *kb consumer sent in additional information in a voq. *kb updated 04/14/08. *kb the consumer stated on 3 occasions, the vehicle lost traction while driving on icy roads . The consumer believed the reason for the traction loss, was due to the brake pad hanging up.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Brakes · 121,327 miles · ME

Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger side brakes started to grind, and a clunk was heard while driving 15 MPH on dry flat road conditions. Upon inspection, the contact noticed the rear brake pads and caliper on the ground. Also, the rear driver side dust shield was deteriorated the dealer was contacted on 08/22/06 and expressed that the brakes had to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted on 08/28/06 and determined there was no recall pertaining to the brakes. The vehicle had 4-wheel antilock brakes.

Filed Nov 1, 2002 · Acceleration · FL

While driving the vehicle upon pressing the gas pedal it sticks, it feels as if it rubbing and grinding. When at a stand still upon moving the vehicle you have to stomp the pedal almost to take off again. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Mar 21, 2000 · Engine · CT

While traveling at 35mph exhaust would make shrilling/grinding noise which was coming from under the truck. Would also be vibrating. This caused noise to become louder. Took vehicle to dealership & informed problem could not be solved, but could hear the noise.