The parking brake cable broke, preventing the brake release and preventing car from moving. When I bought a new cable at the dealer the parts counter man told me "it is common for these to break". If my wife had been out in the evening, she could have been in a very dangerous situation. If this is "common" I would like a recall so they can all be replaced with an improved cable.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Fuel gauge, erratic mostly when full, goes to empty (low fuel light), goes half way eventually slowly it will go back to full, empty. Parked, driving in traffic. Also gm has problem with the ABS solenoid sticking causing brake light to come and a constant humming sound. Tahoes and trucks have this problem. Park brake failure.
The anti-lock braking system just started activating when I am traveling at low speeds. It occurs every single time I try to stop! Have not gotten to get it fixed yet just started last night when it made me run into my own garage wrecking my garage!!
I was in a car accident. While driving, I don't know what happened but something caused my truck to roll over. Earlier that day I remember that my parking brake would not work. I also had some trouble putting the gear into park. My airbags didn't deploy during this accident, and I was driving with cruise control on if that has any bearing on this. Also, my front tires were always needing air.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. In 2005, the antilock braking system would engage while driving 20 MPH. This also increased the stopping distance of the vehicle, which eventually LED to a minor crash. A police report was filed. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop. Body work was performed, but no repairs were made to the braking system. After the crash, the contact began to notice that the ABS would randomly engage while driving at low speeds. Approximately one month later, he received a recall notice relating to the ABS. He took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that it could not be repaired because it was a product liability. They further stated that a gm representative needed to inspect the vehicle prior to it being repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a different gm dealer and they repaired the vehicle. Approximately six or seven months later, the ABS failure recurred. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that an entirely new braking system was needed. The dealer replaced the rotors and shocks; however, the failure has begun to recur a year and a half later. The ABS is currently engaging again and almost causes rear end crashes. The contact believes that a secondary recall needs to be issued to properly repair this defect. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 71,000.
The front wheel hubs on my 2001 silverado had to be replaced due to ABS sensors not working properly at low brake speeds. I understand chevy issued a recall concerning this problem, I never recieved any notice of this problem or any other recall notices. It cost me $744,99 to have this work done. I feel this is a chevy defect and they should have been made to replace these ABS sensors since it is a safety hazard and there problem from the orginal design. My truck is of course out of warranty at 53,256 miles.
When driving on city streets in phoenix I will press on the brake pedal and the pedal will drop. This happens mostly when there are bumps or rough pavement. I have to quickly pump the brake pedal to get brakes bake. This has been going on since I bought the truck in 2003.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the brakes repaired. As the mechanic was changing the brakes the mechanic notice that the parking brakes were worn out. The mechanic informed the contact to replace the park brakes on the vehicle due to the fact that if the contact applies the parking brake the vehicle can roll down a hill and cause a crash. Contact was informed that there was a recall(05v161000) but is unsuccessful getting the vehicle repaired because the recall is only for manual vehicle and the contact own a automatic. The current and failure mileages were 100,400.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 MPH, the ABS engaged, the wheels locked, and the vehicle would not stop. Ever since that time, the ABS has continued to engage. The dealer stated that the recall repair had previously been performed on the vehicle in may of 2004. The contact believes that something was not done correctly during the recall repair for the ABS to fail again. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 10/16/08 *bf the dealer determined the ABS front speed sensors, both left and right needed tob e replaced. A recall was issued later and the consumer was reimbursed, however in july 2008, the ABS began to engage again at low speeds. Again, the right front speedsensor was bad. Updated 10/20/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving between 5-10 MPH with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle did not stop. The speed sensors have been cleaned two or three times. On june 4, 2008, the brake sensors were replaced at the cost of more than $500. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) was referenced. The current mileage was 67,000 and failure mileage was 65,362. Updated 07/29/08.*lj updated 08/05/08
Antilock brakes were target of recall and the required service was performed in 2005. Vehicle is currently exhibiting the same conditions the recall was intended to fix, antilock brakes activating at slow speeds when not necessary. The noise produced when the antilock brakes are activates was produced at highway speeds yesterday when the brake pedal was not touched. The vehicle did not reduce speed. I am concerned about a total brake failure and have contacted chevrolet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the ABS light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. He then noticed smoke and flames billowing from under the frame of the driver's seat. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer or a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 05/08/08. *lj the anit-lock brake motor and wires from the motor caught on fire, but never blew a fuse. Updated 05/09/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While approaching an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the ABS activated prematurely. As a result, the vehicle took approximately ten extra feet to stop. The failure has occurred approximately six times. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
I have a 2001 chevy silverado. At about 70,000 miles (2.5 yrs ago) both the emergency brake and the ABS dash lights became to come on simultaneously. I have in the past few years made several brake pad replacements and replaced the emergency brake. I have also spoken with several retail automotive centers and received no positive resolution. Still the lights continue to come on. It wasn't until today that I learned about the electronic brake control module. To think that I had been driving with out ABS for almost 3 years now. Upon trying to obtain some information on the product and the problem, I was shocked and angry to find so many forums and sites where this same problem is happening to so many other people. It appears that this is wide spread problem with no easy solution. From a dealer the cost of repair is around $1500. I have done a lot of my own work on my truck, and am frustrated that a small electrical component will in the end cost me the greatest amount of money and frustration. Such an intregal component, with a very important purpose (brakes), should have a longer operating life or be made more available and affordable for replacement. At least it should be covered by a warranty.
Anti-lock brake module is running constantly. The wheel speed sensor recall was performed on my truck a couple of years ago. I had to pull the fuse on the ABS system to get the module to stop running. It was running even with the engine off and key removed!! Now the ABS light and brake system light are on constantly. I should not have to pay $1,000.00+ to get this fixed when so many other owners are having the same problem. I can drive the truck, the brakes are working but I am not sure that it is safe. Thank you for adding this defect to your database.
I bought a new chevy silverado 1500 4x4 in july of 2001. I don't drive it that much, and when I do, it is mostly freeway miles. About 5 times/year I'll tow a light boat to puget sound, and after coming back always hose off the boat, trailer, and salt water exposed area of the truck. In 2004 at 6770 miles, the rear rotors, calipers and pads were ruined (under warranty--cause determined to be debris caught up in mechanism). Good chevrolet fixed perfectly. Now in march 2008 at only 18,700 miles (12k miles on new brakes), the rear brakes need to be completely rebuilt. Good is saying the cause is salt water. And of course the warranty is long over----looking at $2000 to fix. I say hogwash! Brakes should not fall apart after 12,000 gentle miles. I don't four wheel drive except on rare occasion to get over the mountain pass---and that's on snow. I am easy with this truck. I don't speed around and slam on the brakes ever. Never. I am pretty sure this is a common problem. Just googled up a similar case of a 2002 silverado in colorado with 28,000 miles and complete brake failure due to rust. I'll repair brakes elsewhere. I'll wait and see if some class action lawsuit comes of this. It's too bad. The truck is pretty nice, but having brakes fall apart for no good reason is bs and too expensive, not to mention as well as a big safety concern.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While applying the brakes at approximately 10 MPH, the antilock brake system activated. The contact stated that the failure usually occurred on dry road surfaces. The dealer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 70,000.
I have a 2001 silverado. My anti-lock brakes are coming on at slow speeds, making it sometimes very hard to stop. Yesterday when pulling into my work parking space I could not stop and jumped the curb. If there were someone walking on the sidewalk they would have been hit.
Emergency (parking) brakes has never worked on my vehicle. When new I noted that it would go completely to the floor when engaged but assumed that it was simply different than past emergency brakes. However, I discovered long ago that, when engaged on a hill it simply had no effect! Given that I have an automatic transmission I do not bother to engage it but, if ever needed in an emergency situation it would be completely useless. It is clearly a faulty design. Chevrolet should have done something about it for all owners, not just those with manual transmissions..
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 10 MPH or below, the ABS sensor failed and prevented the vehicle from stopping. The contact has had one side of the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and they took apart the component and placed it back in the location that the sensors were replaced. The first time the failure occurred, the vehicle was repaired under warranty. He was informed that the recall did not apply to his vehicle because he does not live in a high corrosion area. As of january 9, 2008, the vehicle is still at the dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 75,000.
Parking brake failure - design fault. Per chevrolet dealership and independent mechanic the parking brake failure to engage is due to not using the parking brake each time the truck is parked. This is a design fault as a part should not fail if you use it only as needed. Chevrolet has a recall for the 2001 silverado manual transmission but has not recalled the automatic transmission models with the same issue. Abs brakes: ABS light generally comes on when driving the truck. Chevrolet has a recall for the ABS system failure on the 2001 silverado but has limited the recall to states with more erosion (salt) and therefore is not fixing this issue in texas. Electrical system - instrument panel: the instrument panel displays warning lights, e.g. Abs light, brake light, etc. Intermittently. Chevrolet has a recall on the 2001 chevrolet silverado instrument panel however not for this VIN number.
Brake failures. Started happening after about 15,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the parking brake would not hold the vehicle when it was applied. The mechanic stated that the vehicle's design caused the parking brake pads to rub against the drum. As a result, the parking brake was ineffective in immobilizing the parked vehicle. As of november 19, 2007, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v161000 (parking brake). The current and failure mileages were 104,000. Updated 3/5/09 *cn updated 03/10/09.
Antilock brakes activate without cause. This causes longer stopping distances. This was repaired with existing recall and problem is recurring.
Parking brake and fuel gage. I recently moved overseas with af and had to have my vehicle inspected for european standards. My parking break did not work at all. I found this hard to believe since I have never used it. I was mandated by european law to get fixed in order to drive it and pay a $30 for each month until I got it fixed. My fuel gage doesn't maintain how much fuel I have in my gas tank. When I have a full or empty tank the gauge just randomly boucess around with the unknown correct amount. I am currently setting the mileage until I can find someone to fix it and the parts I need.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 10 MPH, the brake pedal vibrated when depressed and the vehicle took longer than normal to stop. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current and failure mileages were 103,000. The consumer stated once he informed the dealership of the recall, the mechanics checked the ABS sensor and found the wire harness to be corroded. The consumer stated the wire harness was replaced and the sensor needed to be cleaned and now the problem is fixed. Updated 12/12/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 MPH through a parking lot, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle continued forward. The brakes eventually began to function. He was able to drive the vehicle to a mechanic and the failure was diagnosed as the vehicle speed control sensor. He will have the vehicle speed control sensor replaced. In october 2002, the speed control sensors were cleaned for corrosion, but not replaced under the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 67,800 and failure mileage was 67,500. * updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07
Gradual failure of parking brake. Parking brake failed to hold vehicle in place while jacking or in gear with automatic transmission. Provided no emergency braking. No action taken to correct. A recall was present for manual transmission models only even though the brakes were identical.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brake sensors are engaging when the vehicle is traveling 5 MPH or less. The failure occurs while driving and this is the second time. The first occurrence was repaired under safety recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). For the second occurrence, less than 20,000 miles later, the dealer has refused to make the repair under the safety recall. The current mileage is 97,000 and failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 10 MPH and applying the brake, the vehicle takes a long time to stop. The dealer has been unable to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle has not been to the dealer. The current mileage is 61,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
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