1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes problems

Filed Sep 14, 2013 · Brakes · OH

Put brakes on,brake line broke. Looked at lines all rusted vary bad.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 27,990 miles · NC

Chassis engine failed on single lane highway hill climb. Seemed like engine cut off allowing driver to quickly turn into" hole in the wall "quick stop store parking area. Engine turned over but would not run. *tr the consumer stated he experienced two parking brake failures within 3,000 miles of travel. Each repair, consisted of replacing switches and adjustments. The last repair consisted of the replacement of the drum associated with the brake pads, switches and wheel brake disc. It was also discovered that the park assembly had burned up, when the brake assembly failed to release. In addition, a 10 amp fuse had blown when a short was discovered in a pressure switch. The park brake assembly and both pressure switches were replaced. Updated ivoq 12/19/12 the consumer stated while filling re-fueling the motor home, a passerby informed him gasoline was draining from the motor home. He quickly removed the hose and saw a large puddle of fuel under the gas tank. The consumer was not sure, where it was coming from, but it did appear to flow from a connecting pipe at the very rear of the motor home filling section and about 4 inches at the tank interface. The consumer stated the motor home is currently in storage. Updated 04/30/13

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MI

When the consumer applied the brakes in wet weather they would grab. When a bump was hit the brakes would go out completely. *jb

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · WA

The brakes on my truck are being replaced almost yearly since 1999. The truck pulls hard to one way while traveling on the freeway. I have to grab my steering wheel and pull my truck back into my line.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · IN

While traveling on highway vehicle is pulling to the left and brakes are pulsating, ABS also failed.*ak

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Brakes · CD

Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please feel free to provide further information.

Filed Dec 13, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · CO

While making a very slow and sharp u turn lost power steering and power brakes. Vehicle was towed to dealer who determined that power steering shaft had broken. Also, dealer has repaired 6 other vehicles for same problem.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Brakes · IN

Since consumer has owned vehicle, three brake pads have worn out and needed to be replaced. Front right brake pad tended to wear out more than the left - but both were replaced.front left brake overheated and glowed red during normal operating conditions. *note: while traveling over bumpy surfaces, consumer attempted to apply brakes and it felt as if there was no pressure for brakes to function. Dealership has examined the vehicle, but could not remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

When applying brakes vehicle shakes and pulls to the right. Steering column will vibrate, and rotors have been turned but, problem was still there. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Mar 30, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Premature wear of brake pads and drums. Dealer has put 4 sets of pads and drums on vehicle.*ak consumer states that rear drums do not adjust properly, which cause the front brake pads to wear at approximately 10000 miles, sometimes brakes smoke and rattle.