Intermittently when brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and several accidents. Dealer has inspected and repaired brakes 15 times.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes complaints
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I have an appointment to service the truck but I don't know I f the problems will we solved. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vehicle pulled to the left when the brakes were applied. Dealer has replaced the brake pads and shoes/calipers and idler pitman arm. Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicles brakes do not release they stick frequently wearing brake pads out. The vehicle has been in service 7 times for brake problems and dealer state they cannot find anything wrong. However they have replaced the brake pads 3 times due to irregular brake ware on the pad. The brakes will pull servely to the left at any given time causing vehicle to pull to the left into other lane of traffic.
When brake pedal is applied brakes began to grind, and there was extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.
Consum had replace brakes first. Then, when he applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor. A technician told consumer the problem was with the brake rear seals.
When consumer puts foot on the brakes truck pulls to the right, and it makes a loud squealing noise. Also, they grab as if they are stopping too fast. Dealer can't find the cause of the problem. Consumer indicated if it was raining it would be a problem with the brakes.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the padal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance due to air getting in the system. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle severcel times.
Front brakes wear out about every 4,000 miles. On august 24th, the front brakes went out totally, which could have resulted in a crash . This happened during normal stopping. Pads have been replaced 4 times but problem was not solved. Dealer contacted, aware of brake problem, but all they are allowed to do is replaced the pads. *ak
Front brakes failed, causing vehicle to pull to the left and right sides. *ak
While traveling and when making a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal to the floor board, brakes locked up, resulting in vehicle skidding. Please prove further information.
Consumer owns two chevrolet trucks g3500, 99 vehicles, and has experienced vehicle pulling to one side or the other when applying the brakes. The second vehicle's VIN #[xxx].- the dealership gave consumer a loaner with less than 600 miles that does the same. Gmc is using consumer's vehicle for testing, they've indicated that there has been a problem since 97, and they cannot find a remedy.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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