The rear wheel brake cylinders had blown their seals causing consumers to experience low brake pedal. Nlm
1997 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Vehicle was involved in two collisions due to brake failure. While applying brakes pedal would start to pulsate and harden. Vehicle would continue on without stopping. Manufacturer notified.
This vehicle has been a nightmare. The brakes have failed, the steering column has gone out, I had to replace all the tires and get a front end alignment, the alternater went out, and the transmission has never worked correctly. It clanks loudly when shifting gears, doesn't idle correctly, and shuts off. I have had it rebuilt on three separate occasions. On one occasion it even caught on fire. The transmission is back in the shop now. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
Driver must apply brakes harder than normal. The anti-lock brakes system activates & the erratic power steering experience failure which results in extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot duplicate defect. *ak
Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear . Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment. Also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake system parts. .consumer requesting the federal safety agency to look into this matter.
Ever since I bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that I feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that I purchased the extended warranty!!!
While driving at approximately 45mph touched the brakes and vehicle will verve left or right, in whatever direction driver is trying to turn. Faulty steering sensor.
While driving applied brakes, but brakes failed and hit another vehicle.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal beomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.
Front brakes are worn out, leaving only the back brakes to stop the vehicle. When this happens at a high speed the truck vibrates.this vehicle has had eighteen sets of brakes at owner's expense.
Braking-excessive pedal travel, must be pumped up to correct, dealer replaced front pads, turned rotors to no avail. Steering-vehicle wanders and pulls to right at moderate to high speeds. I have aruled out curvature of roadway although vehicle does tend to track in tire ruts.
While backing into their driving way, going approx. 5 MPH or less, vehicle continued to back through garage door while foot was still applying brakes. Two injuries waere received by passenger in back and head. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter; unable to take vehicle to dealer shop not knowing if somthing else may happen. Agin your help in this matter are needed.
Anti lock brake module failed causing brakes pedal to go completly to the floor board when applied.
Front rotors failed causing warping.
Master brake cylinder failed resulting in vehicle collision with several injuries. Yh
Windshield wiper control failed.
Abs brake failure; when applying the brakes truck slowed down a little, but did not come to a complete stop, causing driver to rearend another vehicle. This happened on dry pavement, no inclement weather. Driver had plenty of braking distance. The air bags did not deploy when this happened. The truck was towed to the dealer with major bumper damage.
When driving the vehicle and applying the brakes, air was coming from the brakes. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have them check out the brakes. Dealer told the consumer not drive the vehicle due to the brake vacuum pump. Failure.
Whenever brakes are applied the brake pedal goes completely to the floor. Took to dealer & mechanic could not locate what was causing the problem. Was at dealer prior to brake pedal problem. Has happened 5 other times before.
While traveling at 40-50 MPH vehicle's front dove sharply and smoke began to pour from front end.
The braking system malfunctioned, causing causing a rear end accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. No prior problems with brakes.
When applying brakes (ABS) have to use both hands to control steering wheel; steering locks up when foot on brakes; w/foot off brakes, able to steer or turn. Took to dealer & informed it's the new steering system in place. Told manufacturer nothing was wrong.
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