1997 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes problems

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Brakes · 48,200 miles · IA

Stopping at a stop light the brakes went to the floor and pulled right. I went into the intersection around 5 feet. Required a master cylinder and left front hub assembly to fix problem. Cost: 808.57 this follows rear brake problems at 27,097 miles that required pads, rotors, and calipers at a cost of 668.27.

Filed Jul 1, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 125,000 miles · ID

I have a1997 chevrolet 6.5t diesel, I was driving home from work doing about 45 MPH crossing a stop light and the truck just shut off for no reason and a semi was behind me and almost plowed in to the back of my truck but he was able to go around at the last second. I was on the freeway doing 70 MPH and the truck did the same thing just shut off for no reason and a car almost hit me but was able to stop in time. On all occasions I lost all power to everything brakes,steering and engine power. This has happened several times before and after the two above. Found out that gm had put out an under the table recall of the pmd and injector pump on the 6.5t diesel motor 12yr/100,000miles but did not publicly say anything. The other thing that I just can't get out of my head is what if I had my family with me going camping and towing my trailer when the incident happened going down a step mountain pass and the truck to shut off with no power to stop. I know that car makers have a % of accidents before they will look at recalls and deaths are included in those %'s and for gm to hide the recall is very dishonest.

Filed Dec 20, 2008 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · TX · crash

My brakes have not worked properly since I bought the vehicle new. The dealer has said they work properly and ABS systems work different than the old systems. If I have to hit the brake quickly, the pedal goes almost to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Brakes need to be pumped to stop effectively but that is not possible at times, especially in city driving. I have had many many close calls and have bumped the vehicle in front of me once and smashed into another vehicle once. My insurance rates were raised for several years as a result. I have to drive this pick-up truck very cautiously but I'm worried that something more serious could happen to me or my wife while driving. Gm has a recall on 1999-2002 silverados for this type of brake problem. I have the same problem, but they don't seem to care that I have the same safety hazard with my 1997 silverado with 44,000 miles on it. Why isn't my vehicle included in the recall? These brakes have been defective since day 1.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Upon coming to a rolling stop, under dry road conditions, the anti-lock brakes over compensate, make an 'electronic groan', and stiffen. This causes the brakes to lose effectiveness. Dt

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Brakes · FL

When driving 60 MPH and coming off the ramp, the brakes were applied and the vehicle failed to stop and also made a loud noise. The pedal went to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. The emergency parking brake was applied in order to stop vehicle. *ak

Filed Mar 14, 2002 · Brakes · TX

Brake pedal goes half way down. Took vehicle to dealer, had brakes repaired. Dealer indicated there was not enough adjustment to keep brake pedal from going down. *ak there was no braking by the rear wheels because there was no adjustment on the wheel.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Brakes · TX

Front rotors warped at 38000 miles. Had them turned and replaced.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Brakes · CO

About every 10,000 in the last 3 years brakes rotors/ calipers and pads need to be replaced which causes extended stopping distance and could result in a crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 17, 2000 · Brakes · AL

After two months had to have rotors changed. When pressing brakes front end shutters and rotors are warping. If in an emergency, truck will not stop as soon as it should, and the whole front end would shake. Chevrolet has provided no help. *ak

Filed Feb 9, 2000 · Brakes · TN · crash

When the brakes are applied they lock up and skid, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. Ther e were no injuries, but one fatality. Dealer inspected the vehicle.