Chevrolet Silverado 3500 grinding brakes problems

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Fuel system · FL

The high pressure fuel pump failed and sent metal particles throught the fuel system. All fuel components except for the injectors are available. The engine stalled while driving at speed forcing me to stop and call a tow truck on the side of the road. Mileage at failure was 81340. Preston hood Chevrolet diagnosed the HP4 failure and replaced the entire fuel system, noting metal contamination in all areas. The component has not been inspected. The truck had a slight grinding noise when shifting into 4th on throttle. Took it to a firestone and the techs noted its possibly just shifting hard, no issues found. The grinding noises ultimately was the HP4 failing. No warning lamps or other indications of a problem were present prior to the catastrophic failure.

Filed May 11, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · KY

I purchased a certified pre-owned 2020 Chevy Silverado 3500HD (6.6 Gas) November 2021. Within the next few weeks, I noticed brake squeaking that kept getting worse and the truck braking system would not stop like the 2500 I had traded in when I purchased the 3500HD. I had to adjust the trailer brake gain control up to as high as 9 or 9.5, should not have to adjust that high. I had trouble stopping at intersections and quick /emergency braking situations while pulling our trailer. This tells me the truck braking system is not working properly. Prior to leaving on a trip, I was having squeaking noise from the brakes that got louder and louder and more frequent. The dealer (Champion Chevrolet) checked the truck and brakes and told me it had the wrong brake pads and had replaced them. The first time I pulled off the interstate on my trip to Florida, the brakes began to squeak as they did before. This happened during the entire trip. Over the next few weeks after returning from my trip I had a couple of close calls trying to stop at traffic signals. My breaks would not stop me and I went into the intersection barely missing other vehicles. I am almost to the point of parking the truck until the dealer can make repairs that will fix the issues, but we use the truck to pull a trailer that is a major part on our income. I’ve had the truck back to the dealership I purchased the truck from and they keep saying it is a brake pad issue. They have changed the pads twice so far (I think), and within days the squeaking and noise starts again. Periodically I keep getting a message (service trailer brake system) on my dash display that is difficult to get the warning to stop displaying. The trailer brakes had been checked several times and I have hooked other trucks to the trailer and it works fine. So, the issue is with my truck and the braking system. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Mar 19, 2021 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact stated that extra effort while depressing the brake pedal was needed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated the brake wear sensor indicated that the front brake pads were at 73 percent while the rear brakes were at 52 percent. The contact stated that the rear brake pads had failed. The contact took the vehicle to lone star chevrolet (18900 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065; (281) 653-6119) and was informed them that they should not rely on the brake sensor to accurately display the brake wear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Acceleration · 1 miles · NJ

At all times, including while driving at highway speeds, the accelerator pedal makes a squeaking sound which is not only irritation, but a sign of some sort of problem with the accelerator pedal itself. Took it into dealership under warranty still and they claim that this defect is normal simply because they found the same condition on all other similar vehicles that they checked. I suggest that all of these vehicle suffer the same defect. This is a telltale sign of a problem, what if the pedal were to become stuck when depressed? Dealership said they are unable to lubricate it or modify it. Unwilling to do any other repair about this. Claims it is "a normal condition". Online forums suggest that others dealers have made unit replacements and/or modifications to fix the noise.

Filed May 1, 2017 · Steering · 33,000 miles · WA

Steering has locked up momentarily while turning at low speed into a parking lot. This has happened numerous times, but it is very brief. Recently it has happened several times while driving in deep snow in the mountains in four wheel drive. It completely locks up for a second or so then breaks free. It is not to be confused with becoming difficult to steer, as if the power steering belt is slipping - no it completely locks up. No noise is present when this happens. No squealing belts, no grinding - no different noise of any kind. It just locks up, then breaks free. Since it happens momentarily, it is very difficult to investigate or duplicate. This has happened numerous times since the truck was brand new.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Brakes · 200 miles · MD

We have had a problem with squealing brakes since about not even a week of owning it. We called it in and took it in to koons chevrolet of white marsh in which they took it for less then 2 mile test drive and didn't even remove the tires (we could tell because its a dually and not 1 finger print on the dirty hubcap). They cleared ticket out and claimed no noise. We took it home still having problems with the squealing and we told them so and expressed our disgust that they didn't even check the wheels. Took it in for repair again and took for about 1 mile test drive and said they didn't hear anything, this time we took off work to watch and make sure they removed the tires. Once removed we looked at rotors and all which appeared blue as if they overheated (owner of vehicle works for meineke, brake specialist!!) this time after wasting our whole day they said they would turn the rotors (truck not even 2 months old, to ignorant to replace) however that don't matter because after wasting the whole day they decide to tell us they don't have the tools to fix it??? This is where we bought it and they cant service it and told us they already helped us more then they should have and this was straight from christian the service manager!

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Brakes · 67,700 miles · OK

Dt: problems began about march 2005, with anti lock brake system. Front brakes are grabbing, and calipers stay shut. When driver hits the brakes hard calipers lock. And when making turns a noise is heard, a grinding noise. In last 4 months brakes were replaced twice. Extended stopping distance is caused when this occurs. No warning lights come on, after removal,the pads were chewed up. Not worn, but damaged. Owner replaced brakes.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Body, Brakes · NC

Consumer states vehicle pulls to the right and left when braking, in addition, there was a rattle noise in the left front end when going over bumps. *la the left rear tail light bulb was inoperative. The left front wheel cover came off. The tail pipe made a rattle noise, the dealer replaced the tail pipe. The fog light bulb was inoperative. The front brakes made a grinding noise when they were applied. The air condition was not cooling properly. The wood trim on the dash was loose. The right rear axle seal leaked. The plastic compartment above the glove box was cracked. The base of the windshield was cracked.

Filed Mar 31, 2000 · Brakes · MA

When brake pedal is applied brakes began to grind, and there was extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Dec 29, 1999 · Brakes · NJ

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.