My son rear ended a semi-tractor trailer truck in a snow storm last week. He was wearing his seat belt. Air temps previous week were in the -20 to -40 range. Temperature at time of accident was -15. I raise this as indicated below. *ak my concerns are: 1. The air bag did not deploy. There was $6000 damage to our 2004 chevy k2500 crew cab pick-up to include grill, radiator, both quarter panels, hood, bumper and forward engine components. The impact speed was estimated at 25 MPH. That should have deployed the bag. I realize that there were no injuries and my insurance would have covered the bag, but I think (as did everyone else who have seen the damage) that the bag should have deployed. 2. Abs system failed. Truck rear end slid to right toward traffic. My son was able to regain control. Choice of impact was either into on coming traffic, off road down deep hill into forest or rear end truck. Note: other owners in area of the 1999-2000 pick-up series have also had ABS system failed. Local dealers are aware of failure around 100,000 mile mark but say that it is normal. Abs light is now on. Side note - we have had repeated problems with this vehicle and have taken it to different dealers. Problems include ongoing short in electrical system in cold weather, 4 wheel drive fails to disengage although light on dash says it has (discovered at local repair shop), computer failure on dealer installed equipment (not covered under warranty because it was an option).
2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes complaints
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2000 k2500 pickup. Have had the brakes and rotors replaced twice and now needs a 3rd time. Truck only has 40,000 miles and can not keep brakes and rotors on it. The second time the dealer finally told me gm had a problem with these brake issues and now are giving me the run around to get the brakes done the 3rd time.
When the driver attempted to stop the vehicle the brakes failed and the driver had to use the emergency brake to slow the vehicle. When the driver turned in a driveway he saw smoke emitting from he engine compartment. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss. *ph
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the brake caliper are grinding together causing extend stopping distance. Dealer notified. Mr
While in motion, consumer was making a a left turn when the a popping sound was heard and immediately the steering went out. Consumer tried to apply the brakes but nothing happened. Vehicle was taken to the chevy garage and the vacuum pump had to be replaced. *jg
When brakes were applied they did not hold. Driver hit a deer. Dealer cannot duplicate problem.*ak consumer states that the brakes fail intermittently.
When applying the brakes, the pedal sunk to the floor broad. Fluid level low. Lost fluid in aproximate 1800 miles. This caused a crash on 4/16/2001.
4 times I have had this vehicle to the chevrolet dealer. Brake system is a safety hazard. When I apply the brakes the whole front end shakes and vibrates causing loss of control of the vehicle. Has not been repaired.
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