When coming to a stop, I loose my braking at about 2 or 3 miles an hour. It doesn't happen all the time. I know that gm is having a recall on my truck in other states, but does not include wisconsin.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes complaints
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Breaking questionable at times. Brake rotors rust flake where pads contact rotor, 55,000 miles on truck with second set of rotors same problem with first set. Loud brake noise at slow speed forward or reverse.
Vehicle pulls to right when applying brakes at slow speed.
Wheel speed sensor failure - salt contamination - ABS engages erroneously - low speed increases stopping distance - my neighbor has the same issue and was just repaired at a dealer at his cost.
I just bought a 2001 silverado 2500 truck. The ABS warning light came on at low speeds. Used car dealership did not know what the problem was. Now driving this unsafe heavy truck. Worried I might crash and kill someone if the ABS fail
While taking my pick up in for its 18000 mile maintenance checkup, the dealership told me that all 4 rotors had to be replaced due to delamination of metal from the surface of the rotor. After inspecting the rotors myself, it was obvious this was the case. Prior to this visual inspection, there was no sign of any brake problems. Talking to various mechanics, as well as the head of the maintenance department, I could not get a believable answer as to why this occurred. The dealership stated that gm was having this sort of problem, but that it was my responsibility to have the repairs made. Several days and $1200 later, I received my truck back with working brakes. However, had this problem not been found at this time, I'm concerned that the brakes could have failed without warning, with obvious consequences.
Dt: the brakes just do not work properly. Abs brakes pulsate, the back tires lock up and the brakes start smoking.
My brakes started squeaking and I took them to a garage to have them inspected. It turns out that the rear brakes and rotors on my truck had to be replaced due to extreme rust and deterioration. I still have the rotors in my garage.
While coming to a stop at 6 MPH or less, ABS activated for no reason. No ABS light on dash, no skidding, 66% loss of brake pedal stroke. This occured frequently, about 80% of the time. Many close calls while stopping in traffic.
My power steering pump failed, resulting in significant reduction in braking and steering function. This is of special concern to me as I frequently tow a 10,000 pound fifth-wheel trailer. The failure occurred in october of 2003 and the pump was replaced by the dealer under warranty.
Started cold vehicle. Backing out of garage I had no power brakes nor power steering. Removed power-steering pump resivoir cap and air and fluid belched out. After that it performed normally.
The consumer indicsated that the rotors were rusting on the inside. When the brakes were applied they didnt sto the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who stated there was nothing they would do since the vehicle was past 16,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.
Poor breaking. Premature deteriorating of brake rotors (40,000 miles.) the surface of the rotors where the pads make contact appeared to flake away, leaving a smaller contact with the pads. Have pictures of rotors and the rotors for inspection.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected and the mechanic informed the consumer that all four rotors had disintergrated. *ak the consumer complained previously of brake problems, however he was told there was nothing wrong.
2001 chevrolet 2500hd pickup had a complete power brake and power steering failure almost resulting in a crash as I was almost not able to bring the vehicle to a stop. Luckily no one was in front of me. Mechanic states that pump shaft had a break in it. I've still got the part if that would help with your investigation. Luckily I was not towing my 10,000 pound rv trailer at the time of the failure or I may not have been able to control the vehicle.
Power steering & power brakes lock up.
Subject: complaint: (ABS product failure -- anti-locked brake system) on 2001 chevy suburban - purchased on may, 2003, [xxx] e-mailed to: [email protected] my husband and I purchased a 2001 chevy suburban from smith chevrolet about eight months (may 22, 2003). I am also aware that the brake booster were worked before we purchased this car. My husband and I were involved in a car accident on december 14, 2003. He was making a left turn on a two-turning lane, when abruptly the person on the second turning decided that she was going to crossed onto our turning lane abruptly. My husband acted fast and made a quick brake stop but his anti-lock brakes wheels locked. The car would not stop but was heading towards the direction of a concrete column underneath the bridge located at starlight terrace. He tried to turn the wheels to the opposite direction, but it wouldn't turn because the anti-lock brake system locked on his car. There was one long stretch of skit marks on the street right-of-way. The police officer wanted to know what lane we were turning from when I told him that you could tell just by looking at the skit mark on the street. I was told that there should have not been any skit marks on the street especially when one has anti-lock brake system. Allstate tookk possession of the car this past week. You may contact [xxx] at [xxx], my claim number is [xxx]. I need answers from gmac, u.s. National highway transportation safety administration and allstate insurance (who is checking into this problem). [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr 5330 stormy trail san antonio, texas 78247 (210) 590-9670 home (210) 662-4588 - work allstate insurance attn: marquiase nelson market claim office 227 north loop 1604 east san antonio, texas 78232-1260 (210) 482-4200 or 800‑733‑8910
The front/rear brake rotors rusted and peeled. The dealership indicated this failure was due to the poor quality of the materials used. The parts need to be replaced. *nlm the consumer was told that the quality of the rotors were bad and they should have lasted longer than 42k miles. *scc
When applying brakes brake pedal goes to the floor at any speed. Consumer has to pump on the brake to slow vehicle down to a stop. Please provide any further information.
While driving at highway speed power steering and the power brakes failed, resulting in loss of steering and brakes at one time. Contacted dealer, informed consumer this was a common problem.
While attempting to stop on wet blacktop, the prodigy failed to apply adequate power to the electric trailer brakes causing a serious reduction in overall braking. When the anti-skid system activated the prodigy failed to sense enough deceleration to function adequately. This truck has a prodigy electronic brake controller.
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