Turned on truck and got multiple messages, "service ESC" and "brake system failure - speed limited to 62 MPH." braking was extremely limited - even at hardest effort, truck struggled to come to a complete stop. Truck has 6700 miles and also brake pads are reporting 14%/18% life left which is innacurate based on amount of driving.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 driver assistance complaints
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Started my vehicle and the following messages came up immediately: brake system failure 62 MPH top speed, service ESC, and service trailer brake system. Other lights were illuminated on the dash, such as check engine, ESC, ABS and parking brake. Without turning off the vehicle, I thought it was important to get the vehicle to the dealer immediately as for them to see the vehicle in it's current state. While driving to the dealer the brakes where not fully functional. I would press the brake fully down and it would coast to a stop. Depending on the speed would determine how far it would coast before it would stop. It was a very scary situation. Brake pedal had pressure but the brakes would not start to active until fully pressed. Even then the stop was very slow and would coast. Example, driving out of my office drive to the man road at 5-10mph it coasted a good 30-60 ft. Once the pedal was fully engaged. Vehicle has 667 miles.
Purchased new vehicle with less than 4,000 miles was running fine when parked. When it was cranked to go home listed ESC failure, service steering column lock, trailering system failure, lane departure disabled, speed limited to 60 MPH. I was able to get home, but the brakes were so hard that it was extremely difficult to stop. Local dealer it was purchased through "fixed it" less than 1,500 miles later I'm having the same issue! Obd has the codes c0021, c0021, p25a2, p25a2, p0606. I do not feel safe driving this truck! If that issue were to happen approaching an intersection I would have no way of stopping in time. Ridiculous.
5 times since I purchased this truck one month ago; shortly after turning on, shifting into gear and starting to move the following displays on the dash 'service ESC, service parking break, flashing orange check engine light', there may have been other lights too but those ones have been there every time. Usually it resets after stopping and turning the car off and on. The ride however is very jerky until I am able to do so and this is not a safe operation condition if there is not a quick and easy place to stop to reset. I have tried to have onstar pull the codes rice but they were not been able to do so in time and they tell me there is no problem when they connect to the onboard diagnostics. It appears they can't see history, only active codes. There was a brake recall on this truck that was supposedly reprogrammed before I took delivery but I suspect that the 'software fix' may not have been successful. In hindsight, my salesman also seemed like he may have been aware of this issue but didn't tell me about it. I say this because the day after I picked it up I noticed that front brake pad life indicated only 68% remaining which seemed low for a 'new' truck that had 2500 miles (had been dealer courtesy vehicle). His response when he tried to clarify was something along the lines of 'and you want me to have them look at the warning about the brakes?', in retrospect that response indicates to me that he may have had an awareness of this problem that I had not yet experienced and was not what I was asking about at the time. He never seemed to understand what I was getting at about the brake pad life when I reexplained so I eventually decide just to forget about it and resigned to the fact that I may have to put new brake pads on this truck before the lease is up in 39 months.
Vehicle brakes were mushy and the check engine symbol displayed on the dash as was the symbol for steering ( wavy lines under a car picture), also these three codes were scrolling on the dash: brake system failure 62 MPH top speed, service trailer brake system, service ESC. These issues repeated on three separate occasions. Each time I took it to a chevrolet authorized dealership repair shop where I was told the issue was resolved. Two different shops were used for three " repairs". The issues came up after I started the vehicle by putting my foot on the brake and pressing the start button. The codes began scrolling each time, and the brakes were not firm/ not normal.
Truck lost power steering and ESC after 15k miles. Problem seems intermittent. Vehicle was parked at the time.
I was driving down i10 in baytown, tx the truck began to shake and I was unable to accelerate. I was in the middle of the highway hen the truck just decelerate and I was going 25 mi/hr in a 65 mi/hr zone.
Reduced ability to brake my truck almost caused accident.. Warning light popped up ABS, brake,traction control with warnings going across dash like brake system failure 62 MPH top speed, service trailer brakes. Codes c0021 p0606,& p25a2. Had update for this problem a couple weeks ago and it was suppose to fix this the dealership said over the phone when called today. Never had this problem before .I am pretty sure that update just updates the messaging letting the driver know he or she is about to die. Taking it into dealer later today. Zf trw integrated brake control (ibc) had early manufacturing issue leaving metal shaving in the units. These shaving would score the walls and damage units,no ones investigating this issue because it would cost gm too much to replace all ibcs in every truck during early stages of the t1 launch. Trw knows of this issue and has piles of these sitting on engineers desks. There needs to be a recall on all early production t1 truck to replace these ibcs. Gm has only been replacing these on a case by case bases when someone reports this problem and their VIN number falls within trw suspected problem dates. By this time its too late and can cause an accidents.
After remote start mychev app vehicle stationary four dash messages service ESC service trailer brake brake system failure - 62 MPH top speed steering assist reduced drive with care  lights on dash that were illuminated ABS check engine brake traction control tried to drive. Brakes and steering limited could not drive unsafe turned off ignition restarted threw five codes including p0606 c0021 p25a2 called onstar, they said all systems showing failed take to dealer called gm- they said to have it towed remote start again- same messages dealer appt tomorrow.
Started the truck up and the check engine light, ABS, brake, traction control lights were all on with a message in the center brake system failure. Limped vehicle to the dealership to have worked on. The braking system is working at about 10%. I am not the only person that this has happened to gm need to recall these trucks and get them fixed before someone dies
I was backing up at a rate of 15 MPH when a message flashed on my dashboard saying something along the lines of unsafe to drive over 62 MPH, brake failure, electronic control system malfunction. I hit my brakes and nothing. I kept driving backwards. I couldn't stop until the truck came to a stop on it's own. I turned off the truck and turned it back on with a message saying 'see dealer braking system malfunction.' I was at a storage unit, leaving my unit.
On 1/10/20, I was driving home on a major freeway. Just before 5:00 pm I hit traffic and slowed down to roughly 5-10 MPH. At that moment my dashboard lit up and a notification stating, "brake system failure" and "service ESC" popped up on my dash. At that point I was unable to stop when applying my brakes. Luckily I had a large enough space between my truck and the car in front of me as well as the two lanes beside me having an opening and I was able to get over and coast to a complete stop on the shoulder. Extremely dangerous electronic malfunction. Had I lost my brakes 10 second sooner I would have been unable to stop and caused a potentially fatal car accident.
Started to drive my vehicle and the braking system was nearly gone. Brake pedal was all the way to the floor and the truck had to slow to a stop. Thankfully I was in a parking lot and not on the road because it would have put my well-being at risk align with others. Gm should be forced to recall all of the vehicles with this problem!!! How can anyone be allowed to sell a vehicle that will not properly stop when the brakes are applied?
Service ABS, service ESC, and "brake failure 62mph speed limited" lights come on and brake pedal goes to the floor with very very limited braking. Recall for brake control module reprogramming was completed on 1/03/20. Drove truck 1.5 limes and lights came back on and brake pedal went to the floor, steering also became stiff. This was always while driving the vehicle. Has happened on 4 different occasions
Loss of brakes!!! Started vehicle and received to following on dash display: * "service ESC" * "brake system failure 62 MPH top speed" * "service trailer brake system" * "ABS" display * "brake" display * "ESC" display
Service ESC,service trailer braking system, brake system failure 62mph top speed and a check engine light. Have another appointment at dealer after recall for ESC brake module has been performed
The ESC light has come on and it becomes dangerously difficult to stop and/or steer. This is the 2nd time in one week. I brought it to the dealership after the first issue and was told it was all set. The day after I got the truck back, it's happening again. The check engine light now remains on and I'm waiting for a service appointment....again!!
Took truck in for recall to reprogram brake system software informed I have one of the 'few' trucks that will no accept update and apparently working to find solution
So, I took it in 12/17/19 for oil change, etc. There was 3 recalls and picked the truck up 12/18/19. 12/19/19 at 6 pm the truck wouldn't stop! I took it on 12/19/19 and they looked into it. They reinstalled the software, and drove it longer to check it out. I picked it up yesterday, after being told it's good to go. Well, it happened again this morning!
I took it tuesday 12/17/19 in for an oil change at 4k miles to get under 7k service. For my 2019 high country. As I was notified I was due for an oil change. I looked on onstar. Saw there was a recall and figured they could two things at once. Come to find out there were three recalls. Which I get it, things happen. I get it home tuesday night no issues. Thursday 12/19/19 around 6 pm, as I was backing out of my driveway and it wouldn't stop. I had to stand on the brakes. I am 6'2' and 300 lbs. I was able to get the vehicle in drive and again, the vehicle was not easily stopping. I had numerous dashboard displays. I took pictures of the displayed items. I called rick hendrick chevrolet at 6:53 pm on 12/19/19 and since I live close dropped it off at the dealer, as I was headed out of town sunday and wanted this fixed. So.... Here comes the issue besides it not stopping that I am even more fired up about! The service guy, called me friday morning to say they can't find anything wrong. Now, with the display saying service ESC, trailer brake system, and brake system failure not to go above 62 MPH, I am pretty sure it triggered an code and would be in code history. I told him I had pictures of the dash display and that they needed to check the code history. He told me at one point it was the vacuum, but then told me that the vacuum was an issue with last years model. And that he was having his master technician look at it. Around 4 pm on friday, with a family trip coming up sunday 12/22/19 and not hearing anything I called a few times to find out if I needed to rent a car or they could get me a loaner. I got a call around 5:13 pm on 12/19/19 telling me it's ready and they reinstalled the software and the master technician drove it. Said he is comfortable. I was scared then and scared now to put them back in that vehicle.
Weird brake and steering feel while driving. Speed did not exceed 35 MPH in neighborhood driving. Dic read: brake system failure max speed 62 MPH service ESC trailer brake system failure. Brake pedal was hard to push and unresponsive at times. Felt like we were dragging the back end at times. Steering was inconsistent. Parking brake was off. Stopped and started 3 times, reset the vehicle a few times. Prior to a big downhill, the last restart cleared the issue and the brake pedal went to the floor. Drove home and parked. To be honest, felt unsafe to drive especially with my son and wife in the car. Luckily we only had a short 3 miles home. Check engine light on onstar report received in email
Had a short 5 mile drive to a restaurant. The truck sat for a few hours. Auto started the truck to warm. After 5-7 minutes I pressed the brake and turned on the truck. It instantly threw 3 codes. Brake system failure. Service trailer brake system. Service ESC. Turned the truck off then back on. No change same codes. Proceeded to get the truck back home when I noticed I had almost no brakes. Next morning after starting the truck I didn't have any code messages but did have service engine light. Truck drove and stopped as it normally did.
Truck is 8 months old, less than 10k miles on it. Steering locked up backing out of my driveway. Esc warnings, and various other electrical warnings. Dealer stated it needs steering column or gear as they saw the codes and do not want me to drive the vehicle. Vehicle has been at dealer since november 1st (45 days and counting) gm has stated part should ship the week of december 30th... Even if it goes well this will be 60 days in a row without my truck! Definitely should be compensated for this. Roadside assistance was 2 hours late, dealership gave away loaner, then when I got a loaner dealership asked me to bring it back within a week because they sold the loaner... Now driving a small SUV instead of my big truck. Hmmmm.
Brand new truck an the back up camera flashes flickers, is terrible to see, backing up.gm says its normal. Not normal especially when the catalog says camera is hd 7", never seen a back up camera be able to flash and flicker when the lights are actuated brakes are on. Means there is a draw in the system. There is tinterference with it and the electrical system. I also have the traction control relay clicking everytime the traction control comes on. Have had three vehicles and never heard that to be normal. Head lights are so dim the cars behind me brighten the road . These lights dont even light the refelctors on the road. But apparently normal you can put LED in , but have to pay for it. Just keep driving and cant see where your going until you get hurt. Also add LED and void your warranty.
Was making a left-hand turn at an intersection I hit a rough patch and truck bounced and pulled a little. When I came to a stop the following lights came on ESC light traction control light as well as a steering one.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was in reverse, the back up camera image display would go in and out and was extremely fuzzy, distorted, and pixelated. Occasionally, the camera went completely out. The cause of the failure was not determined. Tom light chevrolet (738 n. Earl rudder fwy, bryan, tx) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the check engine, stability control, traction control, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. Also, the "limited to 62 MPH" message was displayed and the vehicle did not respond when the brakes were applied. The contact had to downshift for the vehicle to stop. The contact called onstar and was informed that codes: 925a2, p0606, and c0021 regarding the ECM, charging system, air bags, and transmission were detected. The vehicle was taken to gilbert chevrolet (3550 us-441, okeechobee, fl 34974, (863) 261-8947), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 423.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the vehicle was in reverse, the back up camera image would glitch and flicker. The image was distorted and difficult to view. The vehicle was taken to tipotex chevrolet (1600 north express way, hgwy 77, brownsville, tx) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a faulty computer; however, a remedy was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5563675162. The failure mileage was 100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the back up camera image was extremely fuzzy and the driver was unable to view images of objects positioned behind the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and wind gap chevrolet (1013 s. Broadway, wind gap, pa) were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 700. The VIN was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet silverado 1500. While the contact was attempting to pull out of the driveway, the ABS, ESC, and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle lost braking ability. The contact called roadside assistance and had the vehicle towed to mid state chevrolet buick (179 exit 67, sutton, wv 26001) on september 4, 2019. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. Repair the vehicle. Previously, on august 22, 2019, the vehicle was taken to ramey automotive richlands (2750 clinch st, richlands, va) where it was kept for sixteen days. The second dealer also stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 273.
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