2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Steering · 59,000 miles · LA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving and making turns, there was a squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v381000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 26, 2014 · Electrical · 32,943 miles · IA

Multiple occurrences. Clock resets itself. Turned key to start, no dash lights, no nothing..I retried after a couple of minutes, it started. Fuel pump stopped working, no power to it I was told. Fuel pump was new 2/10/13. They replaced the fuel control module 4/18/2013. Connections were cleaned and reset. This all worked fine until 3/12/2014. Same situations started again. But as before it would always eventually start. Same diagnosis, fuel control module and a some other expensive stuff. 3 weeks ago it didn't start, would grind with no fire. Fuel pump isn't getting power. I'm dead in the water. One of my sons works as a carpenter, welder and shipping specialist for a classified government facility. This facility has top notch mechanics to do all their maintenance including autos, going outside of the facility is not an option. These mechanics have 7 chevy 1500s of various years they have to keep running. They've offered that all of their trucks had the same issues as mine at one time. For the first 2 they did the module replacement stuff just like I did. Just like mine those fixes went south again. What they did then was to change out the entire ignition module with an improved version. They've done it for all 7 vehicles as the issues occurred, all are now working well, some for years. I'm trying that next. There may be some security items to fix. It seems to simple to me, but as I look at all of the interfaces of the vehicle with the ignition module, I'm giving it a shot. By the way battery connections are good, grounds are good, fuses are good, I have a basic 2007, manual windows and no remote stuff. If they'll let me I'll post the results.

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Engine, Steering · 63,190 miles · NC

Vehicle stabilitrack and traction control lights came on. Engine warning light came on. While attempting to turn the vehicle onto a highway acceleration ramp, the car steering wheel locked and the engine died. Could not unlock the power steering. I was towing a horse trailer well within the gross weight for the vehicle. I had a horse in the trailer at the time. I also had children in the car. After a few minutes, I was able to start the vehicle and pull into a safer area. I was not able to tow the trailer home but I was able to get the vehicle home. The car hesitated and chugged along surging into each gear. While at a stop the vehicle hesitated and the engine sputtered. I had to put the truck in neutral and put my foot on the accelerator so the car engine would not die. The transmission would surge each time I stepped on the gas. Limited turning radius on the vehicle and I was not able to make a sharp turn without a grinding noise.

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Brakes, Tires · 9,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet 1500. The vehicle has american amtrak tires (na). The brakes on the vehicle were changed, but have been failing ever since the vehicle was purchased. The first failure occurred at 9,000 miles, the second at 16,000 miles, and the third at 30,000 miles. The brakes currently need to be replaced for the fourth time. The rotors were turned, but continue to make a squealing noise. When the contact drives through water, the dealer stated that water eats away at the rotors and they become crystallized and crack. He does not drive through water that much. The tires that came with the vehicle were rated at 25,000, but have been changed four different times. This last time he purchased michelin tires there were no failures. He called the manufacturer and they stated that they would call him back. Three days have passed and the contact has not received a call. The dot number and tire size were unknown. The failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 05/05/09. Lj

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 6,000 miles · LA

2 months after buying my vehicle the brake on my vehicle had a bad squeal. Which happens when it is very humid outside. I went to the dealer they said it was weather and my brakes getting run in. 1 month later the same from the dealer no problem with the brakes, service tech's say it looks fine. 1 month ago a mechanic at my work saw pitts in my brake rotors. He says he has never seen a new vehicles with that much damage on a brake rotors on further inspection. All four rotors are pitted. This is a 2007 chevy silverado lt crew cab 4x2. #2 there is a jerking movement when u are coming to a stop at a stop sign are red light. The transmission seems to want to let the car keep going, told by dealer this was normal with my vehicle.

Filed Mar 5, 2008 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · FL

Under normal driving conditions at highway speeds 60-80 (more noticeable but can still feel at lower speeds when stopping) MPH when the brakes are applied to slow for a toll plaza or off ramp the truck and steering wheel shake excessively. Have driven with 2 mechanics and a service manager at maroone chevrolet and they have noticed this problem but state "it is normal or not that bad". This is not acceptable as I tow a boat a couple times per month that is 3500 lbs. The truck is rated to pull 7800 lbs. I am worried this could cause brake failure/premature brake component wear. The vehicle was in the shop 5 times for this problem and it still continues. Now the brakes squeal when they are applied and tires are wearing on the inside (a friend with the same truck is also wearing on the inside). The dealer replaced front rotors after turning them once, replaced the front and rear pads, replaced rear drums, and rebalanced the tires. Condition still remains.

Filed Dec 28, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · MI

2007 chevy silverado, purchased in late 2006. Took vehicle to dealer where purchased could find nothing wrong. Brakes squeaking very loudly, truck is bouncing erratically and sense a steering issue. 1st dealer also told me the tires just needed to be rotated. The truck is now at another dealer and I have yet to hear the verdict. The truck makes whining noises like in old trucks when the power steering would go bad. This truck currently has 21,000 miles.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Body, Seats · 3,700 miles · OH

Driver's side seat welds that hold the seat on the frame/body broke causing noticeable creaking and grinding noises with slight movement when coming to stops or accelerating. This is an '07 silverado 1500 classic work truck. I have read of similar cases at other web sites. Dealership is currently fixing the problem but, tried to put off the repair for a second time as though they did not want to do it.