2000 silverado 4 wheel drive truck without any warning had no brakes.. Was towed to dealership (gm) and told that all 4 brake lines were rusted..therefore all lines had to be replaced as well as rotors and brake pads...gm would not assist in any of the 1600 dollar plus repair bill......
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 1-5 MPH, the vehicle fails to stop immediately when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle appears to have lost total brake power while driving at low speeds. The failure has occurred twice within the last couple of days. The dealer stated that the recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock) had previously been performed. The contact stated that the safety recall repair was basically a cleaning. The failure was not actually repaired and the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 160,000. Updated 07/09/08 *bf the consumer stated the problem was the wheel speed sensor. Updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact inspected the brake system and noticed that the brake pipes had abnormal corrosion, and needed to be replaced. He had the brake pipes replaced and still has possession of the failed component. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 65,000.
When brakes are applied and rear wheels lose traction brake pedal goes lower than normal with longer stopping distance,with a noise with the brake is depressed. Occurs every time. Has not been checkout yet. Recall campaigns #'s 00093,05068 were done.
I received a recall notice in 2006 for the speed sensors on my 2000 silverado. The dealer lubricated the speed sensor. In november 2007 the ABS brake activation started again. I took it to the dealer and the day chevrolet service department said they couldn't get it to occur. It continued to get worse and began to occur frequently when stopping at a red light or parking. In april 2008 I almost wrecked into the car in front of me when parking. I took it in and they replaced the speed sensor. They said this was not covered under the recall. The bill was $442.23. I could not have my truck unless I paid for it. I escalated it in gm and got a call this morning that said the final ruling from gm is that they will not pay for the speed sensor replacement. They said they already satisfied the recall in april 2006 when they lubricated the sensor. There is no further escalation available.
Abs system operational problems. Abs intermittently works and can stop working when emergency braking is needed. This is a large problem amongst the gm family of trucks gm is aware of module failure and refuses to give affix.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact's vehicle was temporarily repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). When the contact depressed the brake pedal, it became stuck and prevented him from stopping the vehicle. He crashed into a small curb, which allowed him to stop the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. He has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 106,419.
I was driving on a heavily traveled road (in traffic) , as I approached a line of traffic a stoplight went to apply the brakes and nothing happened!! I then shifted the truck into first gear and veered toward the side of the road. A gas station wasn,t too far from the intersection so I drifted into there. Ii lifted the hood and found no fluid in the reservoir, I then looked under the truck and discovered fluid (brake) all over the lot and the back driver side axle. I called a tow truck and had the truck towed. The next day I went to see him and he showed how bad the corrosion was on the brake lines. Every brake line on the truck (from about six inches from the master cylinder) was rotted almost completely through!!! Need less to say, I have to replace every brake line on the truck, which will be a fortune!!! Did I mention the fuel lines? They too are also rotted!! It seems that everywhere that the steel lines were used, it is rotted I'll probably have to replace the fuel lines also in the near future. Gm should be ashamed of themselves for selling vehicles with these kind of problems!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a safety recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). He took his vehicle to the dealer for repair. After the repair, all of the brake pads were replaced. He discovered that there was over a half an inch remaining on the front brakes and the rear brakes were nearly worn. The rear brakes were doing all of the work. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 117,900.
Truck was recalled for operation of ABS brake sensor and the problem is back while I still own the truck. Contacted gm and they reported it is unlikely they will do anything because it is out of warranty. Truck moves and engages ABS at low speeds at once while stopped. This is the identical reason it was recalled and I remember what it was doing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While approaching a stop between 1-15 MPH, the brakes began to pulsate and the vehicle could not be stopped. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for service and they stated that the previous owner had it repaired under a recall. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 96,000 and failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 04/16/08 *bf updated 04/16/08
Brakes failed while stopping at an intersection. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in front me or coming through the intersection. Cause of brake failure was a corroded brake line. While the gas lines are stainless steel, the brake lines are not. This seems to be a design flaw.
I have a 2000 chevy silverado pickup which I purchased new at 36,000 miles I was forced to replace all four rotors and brake pads due to excessive rusting on the inside surfaces of the rotors especially the rear. Lately I have experienced the rear brakes hanging up or dragging on the rotors so I checked them. I found the same problem only worse. Now both dust shields on the rear are rusting away,the passenger side is completely gone, at 76,000 miles. This condition is both costly and dangerous to the public because the rust build up is so bad that the brake pad will not make the required contact to stop the vehicle. It rides on the rust not a clean smooth metal surface. I drive this truck daily so you would think this should not be occurring but it is. If you want to see more unanswered complaints about this problem go to,http://consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_silverado_brakes.html. I usually keep a vehicle about ten years on average and have never dealt with anything like this. Why hasn't there been an investigation or recall on this? Gm isn't addressing these complaints. So what are we waiting for,a few fatalities? Also my anti-lock brakes haven't worked since I took the truck to the dealer for the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While decelerating from approximately 3 to 4 MPH, the brakes failed and the vehicle continued to move. The failure occurs intermittently. The contact nearly crashed into a building once. The dealer stated that his VIN was excluded from the ABS recall. The manufacturer stated that he would need to pay to have the failure diagnosed. The contact had the fumes removed from the ABS and the system was disabled. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 69,500 and failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 03-19-08 *bf the consumer stated the truck has the same defect as recall number 05v379000 a regional recall but the truck was not involved in this recall. Updated 03/19/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. He was able to stop the vehicle after 20 seconds of applying pressure to the brakes. While attempting to park the vehicle in the driveway, it dramatically began to accelerate. The contact applied pressure to the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Smoke appeared and the vehicle lunged forward, causing him to crash into the garage. The vehicle would not stop until the power was completely shut off. The contact has pictures. The dealer has not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.
Just before coming to a complete stop the ABS on my 2000 chevrolet silverado activates and will not allow the vehicle to come to a stop. Often times it will occur at stop lights or pulling into parking stalls.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While approaching a stop sign or traffic light with the brake pedal depressed, the contact must pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle then makes a loud noise. There are four the federal safety agency campaign id numbers for the service brakes: 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), 00v345000 (service brakes hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings), 00x001000 (service brakes:foundation components:disc:caliper), and 05v379000 (service brakes hydraulic:antilock). The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 47,000.
Sirs, I contacted you a few yrs. Ago [belive in either 03 or 04] in regard to the rotors on my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 truck failing. At that time the truck had apprximately 45k miiles on it. When I contacted chevy about this problem, they told me it is an enviromental hazzard, due to where I live. I replied that I had new tires put on the truck in may {?} of that year & the rotors were fine but when I took truck for inspection in nov. They were not. I asked how much salt they thought pa. Used during the summer months? I recieved no reply. Now here we are in jan., 2008. My truck now has 60 k miles on it & the rotors need replaced again?? Considering this truck is driven an average of 7k miles per year, with 90% of that being during summer monthes, this is not an enviromental problem! This truck is only driven during winter monthes if there is an emergancy so it is extremely rare this truck is driven on salted roads. This truck is also garaged at all times, I wax the firewalls, armor all & clean the truck weekly. Also our driveway is along a rural road & the driveway is higher than the road surface. I have gone through your complaint list & I have found I am not the only person with this problem, in re:odi id #10158646. I honestly believe the only reason you have not recieved more complaints on this issue is due to too many people believe what the chevy reps. Are saying about enviromental hazzard.I have had chevy employees tell me brand new cars, just off the delivery truck are also having the same problem & the dealerships are replacing the rotors before the cars are even put on the lot!! Something is seriously wrong with the quality of these rotors & I really do wish you would investigate further before someone is hurt/killed. Thank you very much for any/all help on this matter. I really do appreciate it. Edward j. Walker
I own a 2000 chevy silverado pickup, when I slow down to come to a stop brake pedal goes to the floor and vibrates, drastically increasing my stopping distance. I have had many near miss accidents and slid out into many intersections. I took my truck to a repair garage and they stated my ABS brakes were malfunctioning and they have seen the problem with other chevy trucks made that year.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle's stopping distance increased when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the wheel speed sensor rusted and was the cause of the failure. They further stated that the wheel speed sensor should be replaced. There is a recall for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock (the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000); however, the remedy to the recall was performed two years prior to the failure. As of december 28, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 117,000. Updated 02-14-08 *bf the consumer stated the defective part needs to be replaced not cleared. Updated 02/14/08
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and continued to roll forward and the anti-lock began to pulsate but no braking. He almost crashed into another vehicle. The dealer stated that the front wheel speed sensor failed and disabled the braking system. Both front speed sensors were replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and would be unable to assist. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Updated 01/17/08 *bf updated 01/17/07
On october 28th, 2007 I put on my brakes to stop and the brake lines blow out and I couldn't stop as quickly as I should have. The brake fluid drained out of the lines due to the rupture. I had the vehicle towed and the brake lines replaced at a chevy dealership. I would hate to think if a pedestrian had run out in front of me, what may have happened!
I own a 2000 cheverolet silverado 1500 4wd pickup. It is an extended cab shortbed, with the 5.3l engine and automatic transmission. The ABS brakes engage when applying the brakes at slow speeds. The truck then continues to move and is extremely difficult to stop. When the ABS engages it is always at low speeds (less than 10mph) and does so regardless of driving conditions and road surface conditions. The stopping distance is dangerously increased. I have not had an accident yet, but come very close. I have researched this problem and learned that it is very common. Gm issued a technical service bulletin in the us,tsb#03-05-25-007a) and a recall in canada for this exact problem. The problem is due to debri and or rust on the front wheel speed sensors. I plan to unplug my ABS fuse until I am able to perform the procedure listed in the technical service bulletin. I find it very negligent of gm to not notify owners of models affected by this problem and not encourage their dealer network to notify owners of vehicles affected by this problem. Failing to stop in time, even at low speeds, can easily cause property and vehicle damage, personal injury and death. Thank you, scott bean
Upon entering parking space at work ABS system came on for no reason causing vehicle to lunge forward threw fence.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 3 MPH and approaching a stop, the ABS engaged and the vehicle made a noise. As a result, the vehicle fails to stop properly and the stopping distance has increased. The failure has occurred on twelve occasions. He has taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. A recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 was performed on the vehicle in june of 2006. The current mileage was 60,000 and failure mileage was 59,500. Updated 10/31/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake pedal extended to the floor board when it was depressed. The mechanic stated that the rear brake lines were corroded. The brake lines were replaced. Approximately seven months later, the failure recurred. The mechanic stated that the front brake lines were corroded and they replaced them once again. The failure mileage was 97,000 and current mileage was 97,600. Updated 12/12/07
The brake lines from the master cylinder to the ABS pump rusted out and failed. Brake line failure resulted in no braking ability whatsoever. One was replaced earlier than the incident date below - approximately 2/07. Truck was parked both times they failed so no accident or injury. Got lucky, this is used as a tow vehicle for a trailer. The brake lines were replaced, the old lines are available. I don't have the VIN handy, can supply on request.
Recent vehicle inspection rejection due to parking brake failure to operate on 2000 chevrolet silverado. The parking brake failed to operate at a very low mileage on this vehicle. Repairs LED to hundreds of dollars. I am aware of a recall on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, did chevrolet equip auto transmissions with a different parking brake system? This auto maker should step up and correct this problem on all affected vehicles,thanks vr.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the brakes locked when they were depressed. The vehicle slid approximately thirty yards. The road conditions were clear. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. There is a recall for the anti-lock brakes (the federal safety agency campaign id # 00v055000), however, the dealer and the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included. The current and failure mileages were 233,400.
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