2000 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 brakes problems

Filed Dec 26, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 127,000 miles · MA

During operation of vehicle, power braking and steering is lost. Vehicle fails to stop or steer easily and therefore will not stop in safe distance. Occurs usually at slow speeds but increases stopping distance and requires extreme strength to turn. May happen several times during short trip. Vehicle has hydraulic assist (steering pump) brake system. Definitely unsafe and appears canada has already acted on.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MN

Depressed brake pedal and brake pedal went to floor, had very hard time stopping vehicle

Filed Jan 25, 2014 · Brakes · 90,123 miles · WI

First time the brake failure occurred was in the driveway. My son, a newly licensed driver was taking the vehicle to school when he came back into the house and said the brakes on the truck don't feel right and the pedal goes to the floor. He stated that as he was backing out of the driveway, the brake pedal went to the floor. As a mechanic, I took the vehicle to the shop and found the brake line from the master cylinder to the rear brakes had failed. I replaced this line. Less than a month later another brake line burst when I had my foot on the brake in a parking lot. This time it was the brake line from the tee near the differential going to the left rear brake. All brake lines will now be replaced. My personal opinion is this is a defective part. I know I live in an area where deicing chemicals are used on the roads in winter, however, to avoid rust problems on this vehicle, the underside of this vehicle is power washed weekly during the winter months to remove these chemicals. Frankly, the brake lines do not look that bad. It's like they just develop tiny "pin holes" in specific areas.

Filed Jun 18, 2012 · Brakes · 34,250 miles · MD

While traveling west bound on md route 4, upper marlboro, md, the traffic light turned to yellow as I was approaching dowerhouse road intersection. I applied my brakes to stop and the pedal suddenly dropped a few inches. I applied more pressure and the brake suddenly dropped to the floor and I lost all brake pedal use. I blew my horn as I went through the intersection as the light turned red. I pumped the brakes several times and there were no brakes. I applied the emergency brake and that slowed my vehicle and eventually stopped it. Upon returning my vehicle to my residence, examination revealed that the rear metallic brake line along the left frame rail had rusted or corroded through where the plastic anti chaffing clip attached to the brake line. Further exam revealed the front brake line had also failed. The front brake line had rusted or corroded at the front center plastic clip attached to the lower crossmember. This was a simultaneous failure of both brake lines from the same braking event. Although my vehicle is a model year 2000, it has only 34,250 original miles and is seldom used in the winter time. It is primarily used to tow my boat an average of 15 miles round trip to the boat ramp. It has never been immersed.

Filed Feb 6, 2012 · Body, Brakes · 56,000 miles · IL

Had multiple brake line failures in the last 2 months. First being the main line to the rear brakes, then brake line to the right front wheel, then line to left front wheel. While truck was being worked on it was noticed that the front frame rail was starting to rust through near where the front bumper mounts, also noticed rust on the frame at front of cab area, this is not surface rust, this is rusted through the frame and has large rust scales. It is primarily in the area of the cab and forward. Frame seems to be okay from the cab back, problem is where the frame is enclosed.

Filed Oct 9, 2011 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Time 15:30. Road conditions: dry. No clouds. Incident: slowing to a stop at pedestrian crossing, the ABS system activated at approximately 8 MPH. Vehicle failed to stop and lurched forward into pedestrians. Condition replicates the ABS failures in similar vehicles that are under recall; dealer indicated this vehicle was not part of recall but has same issue.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet k3500. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, he applied the brakes and the anti lock brakes engaged. The vehicle was not taken to dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet c3500. The contact stated while braking from approximately 35 MPH, the brakes did not engage and the contact proceeded to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the brake lines were rusted and corroded. One of the brake lines had fractured at the rear driver side wheel. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was left at the repair facility where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were approximately 135,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet k3500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS activated and caused the vehicle to continue moving when the brake pedal was depressed. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: anti lock). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 58,000. Updated 03/12/09. *lj updated 03/13/09.

Filed Aug 17, 2007 · Brakes · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. While driving 10 MPH the break pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed, which activated the ABS. The dealer stated that the ABS sensors and the wheel hub needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 93,000 and the failure mileage was unavailable.