2004 chevy silverado, brakes began making a grinding sound and it became more difficult to stop. Checked pads and rotors, rotors are rusted and badly pitted causing an unusual wear pattern on pads. Vehicle only has 44,000 miles. This is indicative of faulty design or faulty materials. My previous gm vehicles did not have a problem like this.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 15 MPH with the four wheel drive activated, the tires begin spinning. The failure occurs when the ground is slippery due to mud, snow, or ice. When the tires regain traction and the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal will not go down at all. The vehicle revs and surges. The ABS motor can be heard but the brakes fail to operate. The contact was involved in three crashes due to the failure. The first crash dented the driver side. The second crash occurred when he struck a tree while driving in reverse. The bumper was bent and the quarter panel was caved inwards. The third crash occurred when he accelerated and the vehicle revved and slipped on wet grass. The vehicle then went off the edge of the road and down 30-40 feet into a snow bank. A tow truck had to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle has been to the dealer approximately 5 or 6 times, but they cannot duplicate the failure. The contact has the work orders. The current mileage was 72,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
The brakes on my 2004 silverado k1500 are very poor. I have had it in 3 times, but each time I have been told the brakes are fine. The 3rd time in they told me the brakes were in gm specs, but then told me how to fix them. That tells me there is a problem and they are ignoring it.
Normal use caused significant need for repair of brakes, emission system, and engine.
I have two apparent defects on my 2004 chevrolet silverado. The truck was purchased in december 2003 and has 15.000 miles on it. I have noticed rusting brake rotors and poor ability to stop the truck. I noticed rust on the brake rotors inside and out. I have approached my dealer with the scenario but since the truck is out of warranty by time (3 years) there is nothing other than a discount that he would offer to fix. I have read quite a bit on this issue and it appears to be a pervasive safety problem. I even have a co worker who has the exact same scenario...same year and same problem. I have decided to repair myself but I believe this is a design defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to midas for a brake inspection. The rotors were removed and found to be rusting from the inside. The midas mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing new rotors. The chevrolet dealer is only willing to turn the rotors down so that they will be within specification. The contact would be responsible for replacing the brake pads. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 36,800 and failure mileage was 35,000.
Severe corrosion/rust on all 4 in board side brake rotors, which caused in board disc pads to wear out (to the metal). Mileage 19,680. Had to replace pads and rotors on all wheels.
Tl* the contact owns a chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at a low speed in an attempt to stop the vehicle the brakes failed. The dealer informed the contact that they could not diagnose the brake failure unless the incident recurred.. The contact stated this failurewas a safety concern and could result in a crash.
Rear disc braking system on 2004 chevy silverado with 41k miles suffers from excessive corrosion on rotor edges, causing reduced brake pad contact, and leading to poor stopping ability overall. Replacement of these rotors and pads is the only action that can be taken to correct the problem.
Tl* - the contact stated that on 10/25/05, he took vehicle to the dealership for a free oil change. He received a repair order and didn't pay attention to the order and folded it up and put away in glove box. The contact stated that on 12/23/06 a mechanic looked at the vehicle and told the contact that the brake rotors were rusted and chewed up and the pads were gone. When he looked over the repair order from 10/25/06 he found that they noted on the repair order that the rotors were rusted at that time. The contact called the manufacturer, and was given file # 71-461701161. The manufacturer contacted dealership and informed them that they must resurface the rotors. The parts and labor would be the contacts responsibility. The contact felt that with such low mileage on the vehicle brakes should not be repaired so soon. Updated 02/09/07.
The vehicle would not stop in a reasonable distance and I had to go to the right of vehicle in front. No accident resulted. Now I must begin stopping well ahead of time because the rear brakes never seem to stop well. Gm has worked on the brakes at least three times, including replacing the rear calipers and pads all in the first 30000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes vibrated and pulled regardless of speed. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that all the rotors were severely rusted. The dealer machined 3 of the rotors, and replaced one. Updated 10/18/2006 -
When braking, if the vehicle is on a very rough road that makes the truck bounce sharply several times in a brief period, the ABS system activates. This increases the stopping distance on a dry road. On a certain country asphalt road I have driven there is a short rough are immediately preceding a stop sign at an intersection. As an experienced driver I know when to commence braking. However, the first time I drove my ABS-equipped silverado at the location mentioned, the stopping time was increased unexpectedly due to the ABS activation and my truck went part-way into the intersection. Future stops were made safely after I became aware of the strange ABS behavior and began braking at that intersection earlier than normal and crawled over the rough pavement section at a snail's pace. Danger exists when driving in an unfamiliar location and coming upon a very rough spot. These rough spots are not always readily visible especially on an asphalt covered roadway. The bumps do not have to be large, just enough to jostle the truck vertically, causing the ABS to engage. I notified the dealer but they mentioned a lack of opportunity to replicate the conditions that caused the problem along with expressing doubt about the problem actually occurring. An internal groan emerged as I heard the 4-wheeler driving rookies spew their blather as this long-haul trucking professional driver who drives in one year what they do in ten was doubted. Typical. I admit, the problem is difficult to replicate unless a location can be found with the proper pavement conditions. The spot where I first noticed the problem is in california, I am now back home in nebraska and have not found a place hereabouts where the ABS activation occurs due to a rough roadway.
Although I have not had an accident, the brakes on my 2004 silverado k1500 are dangerous. The pedal is very soft and when pulling a 4000# travel trailer I have serious problems stopping safely. I have had to take the shoulder on one occasion to avoid hitting another vehicle. Even when empty, it takes an excessive distance to safely stop. My dealer has told me the brakes are within gm specifications, but has also told me what I can do to improve them. At my cost of course.
Dt: the contact stated, the break pedal was positioned almost to the floor, making stopping difficult. Also, there was a loud popping sound, (ba-bang) from the area of the fuel tank, within a few minutes of turning off the ignition. Both issues have been addressed with the dealer and no solution was found for the breaks and changing the brand of fuel was suggested for the popping sound. Both issues continue unresolved.
Dt*: the contact stated after taking the vehicle in for an inspection, the mechanic informed the contact the rear brakes and rotors were bad. The contact inspected the rotors and noticed the rotors were pitted very badly. Prior to inspection, on the first of may 2006, the the vehicle was to a dealership for a routine oil change and they determined that the brakes and rotors looked good. The contact expressed concern of how the rotors could have become so pitted in such a short period of time.
Dt: the consumer complained about the braking system. The brakes experienced extended stopping distance. The problem has been ongoing since june 2004 when he purchased the vehicle. There have been no accidents as of yet. When he contacted the dealership they said that it was the way the vehicle was made. The ABS did not work properly either.
Dt: the vehicle is a 2004 gm chevrolet k1500 z71 extend cab 4x4. Anti lock brakes were defective. When consumer applied pressure to the ABS they did not hold. On 2-11-05 he took vehicle to the dealer to be repaired, and they did nothing to fix the issue. While driving on 6-23/24-05 the ABS did not hold , causing consumer's vehicle to lightly bump another vehicle. When consumer contacted the manufacturer they told him to take it to city chevrolet. He took it to them on 7-5-05 ,and he still has not gotten it back yet. Consumer found that there was a recall in november . 2004 in canada concerning corrosion in the ABS brakes. The vehicle he owned was manufactured by general motors in canada ltd.. *ak there is a special order part that was not immediately available in dealer inventory for the inoperative brakes. Vehicle downshifts at highway speeds to 2nd gear. Engine surges while driving and the brake pedal is hard to push down and doesn't stop well.
I had serious problems with the brakes on my 2004 chevy silverado k1500. The dealer looked at it 3 times and said everything was ok, but the delaer never even drove it to check out my complaint. This vehicle had less than 12,000 miles on it and it would not stop on a sharp decline unless the brake pedal was constantly held all the way on the floor. I paid an outside compnay to repair the problem because the chevy delaer would not do anything to fix this unsafe vehicle. I have since sold the vehicle but have spoken to other chevy k1500 owners who have the same complaint. Those brakes are defective and unsafe, people are going to get killed because chevy refuses to admit to the problem of poor safety design!
Problems with brake equipment on 2004 chevrolet 1500.*mr the consumer indicated that the brakes felt spongy as if there was air in the brake lines. The vehicle had no sopping power and the consumer had to stand on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer four time but they have been unable to locate the problem.
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