2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · WI

Driving on the freeway going 60 MPH, the car ahead of us made a sudden, drastic slow down. As we pressed the brakes, they went to the floor and we continued to keep moving forward and stopped inches before hitting the car ahead of us. Thankfully we had at least 5 car lengths between us. Had break line repaired. Mechanic said it had rusted through. February 28, 2015 pulling into a parking lot with cars ahead of us, moving 4-5 MPH. Car in front of us suddenly stops, we go to brake and heard a noise, brakes went to the floor and we hit the car in front of us.( we were a 1/2 car length behind the car.) due to moving at a slow speed, there was no damage other than the occupants of both cars being jerked. Took to a mechanic and ABS sensors were rusted out as well as the hubs etc... He then told us he cannot believe the amount of rust and corrosion we have on the entire underside. He stated it looked like a 50 year old vehicle that sat in a field for years. He advised us to get the rest of the brake lines replaced as well as watch the framing etc.. For cracking. We do not feel safe anymore! This truck has been thoroughly cared for and kept washed even during winters.

Filed Dec 16, 2011 · Brakes · 215,000 miles · SD

My 2000 chevy silverado ABS is being activated at low speeds when slowing down to a stop and it is also being activated when coming to a slow turn into a parking spot. This is very dangerous as I have had several close calls of almost crashing into buildings or other vehicles as this problem is causing brake failure! I experienced pressure and slight jerking then complete failure as the brake hit the floor causing complete loss of control! I have had 2 separate mechanics diagnose this problem and both do not find anything mechanically wrong with it and no dash sensors indicated or error codes found. One mechanic checked the wheel speed sensors and no error. I have paid to have my brakes and wheel bearings replaced and this did not fix the issue and it was expensive. I am frustrated and began searching recall notices & found that other people have this same issue and chevy issued a recall notice #05068 in: iowa, minnesota, michigan, missouri, new hampshire, ohio, etc. The "salt belt", the problem on top of brake failure is that I reside in south dakota! And I am not included in this recall of my surrounding states. Now I have just gotten off the phone with chevy at their 800 number, and was told no recall listed for my VIN# & most likely I will pay for repairs of their defective vehicle.

Filed Jul 3, 2006 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · ME · crash

While attempting to park my vehicle I began coming to a stop and was going to begin backing up, at this time, the ABS kicked in and the truck lurched forward hitting a parked car. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and there was no previous warning. If someone had been between my vehicle and the one hit, they could have been killed. The vehicle was towed from the lot to the dealer. Was told to call customer service by the local dealership. The truck had 84000 miles and brakes had all been replaced 3 months earlier. I do not feel safe driving this truck now.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Fuel system · MN

I have a 2000 chevrolet k1500 pickup with 43,000 miles on it. The throttle has began to occasionally stick, and the dealer says that it is normal and the throttle body has to be cleaned at a cost of approximately $140. When the throttle sticks from a "standing start", the vehicle lurches forward (or backward if in reverse). I have owned a dozen vehicles in my life, and none of them have ever had this problem. Yet, service advisors at walser chev say this is a common problem with my type pickup. I believe this is a manufacturing defect, and should be recalled.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · MO

To much pressure needed to push accelerator pedal when starting out from idle causing vehicle to lurch suddenly whether in forward or reverse. This is especialy dangerous in a parking lot where people may be walking behind vehicle. Dealer fix only lasted temporarily. This problem is now happening on a daily basis.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · TX

The accelerator, when at idle, has a "catch" in it which requires an inordinate amount of foot pressure to overcome and when overcome, the vehicle lurches ahead out of control until the brake is applied.this creates a dangerous condition whereby the driver is not in complete control, particularly in close quarters such as a parking lot. Because of this condition, I start out with one foot on the brake and one on the accelerator in anticipation of the problem but if another driver uses my vehicle, he is not aware of the idiocyncracy and an accident is even more probable.