Brakes have went all the way to the floor several times on the first occasion pedal went all the to the floor causing my truck to rear end the vehicle in front of me at a spead of 15mph I had no way of stoping the truck and could not avoid the car in front of me, I have read numerous complaints on your web site as well as many others I wonder might you do something or is general motors more powerfull then you.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Abs pump was energized when I started vehicle and continued to run even after I turned off the key. Only way I was able to stop pump was by removing ABS fuse, causing my ABS system to no longer be active. Chevrolet said this was a common problem. Also fuel gauge will intermittently register no fuel after filling up and while riding even when the tank is full.
The ABS control unit causes the pump motor to run continuously, even when the ignition is turned off. Dealer andy mohr chevrolet in plainfield verified this is the problem, and indicated that they are repairing this problem weekly. I know of several other 1999 silverados with same problem this obvious defect in the ABS system is a major safety issue, and a recall should be initiated immediately.
Abs module failed, motor continuely runs. Also caused battery to go dead along with the loss of ABS protection.
Brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor, it is hard , and there is less stopping distance. Dealership mechanic told consumer that modular pump needed to be replaced.
Upon starting vehicle ABS warning light on the instrument panel illuminated and a pump started running. When consumer shut vehicle off and removed key from ignition, pump continued to run. Dealership was currently examining vehicle for this problem, and is charging consumer $1400.00 for repairs. Please provide any additional information / documentation regarding repairs for this problem.
Both rear rotors have heavy corrosion. Inboard disc pads wore to metal. Out board pads have over 1/4" left on them. Emergency brakes have stuck and wore out. 42,000 miles is too early to have this type of problem! It is a safety issue. I had no idea that my rotors were grooved and the brakes worn out. There was no indication. Dearlership will not stand behind the product saying that it is normal wear. Other dealership says it is not. Gmc so far has not been helpful.
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Brake hose was being cut by the tire whenever making a turn, and vehicle was leaking brake fluid. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak
Started my truck, heard humming noise from under drivers door, ABS light came on. Shut the truck off and the humming noise continued. Had to disconnect the battery to get it to quit. When battery is reconnected the humming noise continues. Took the truck to the chevy dealership, they unpluged the fuse. I apperently no longer have ABS. I called chevrolet (file # 05941718) they said they would pay 30% of the $625.00 module. I started to check into this problem with other silverado owners, it seems numerous owners are having the same problem. I've also had problems with the brake locking up and not releasing.
Abs pump continues to run after engine is shut off. This seems to be a common problem as I have other friends with the same vehichle that have had to pay upwards of $800 to repair this system. It is my understanding that this failure has something to do with the location of the ABS unit?? In addition, the parking brake also does not work properly. Even when it is drpessed fully to the floor, the vehichle will still move if the vehicle accidently shifts into gear. I have disabled the ABS, at this point.
Abs brake light is not alluminating properly, and at times will stay illuminated which causes battery to drain. Please provide more information.
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While driving at 45 MPH brakes went out, had to swerve to stop vehicle.
While driving at 35-40 MPH brakes went completely out, dash illumination for bakes stays on, and runs the battery completely down. Please provide any further information or make corrections .
Brake calipers are deteriorating the metal surface which is building rust, and destroying brake pads. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated caliper and pads had to be replaced.
Abs motor will not turn off. Fuse was pulled to keep motor from running. Location of pump is very near fuel filter. When investigating original problem, motor was very warm!.
Brakes fail to work properly when pressed. Stopping distance for vehicle was increased. Can feel vehicle slowing down, but not stopping right away. Took to dealer, and mechanic indicated that brakes were operable.
Consumer stated the ABS pump was running constantly and getting hot, causing ABS to malfunction. *ak the vehicle had complete ABS failure.
At 40,000 miles ABS motor would continue to run even after vehicle is turned off. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that problem was due to a broken ABS electronic control module. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Corrosion on both front brake rotors causes excessive wear on all four disc brakes. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that was a normal condition. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Whenever the brakes were applied they would fail to operate properly. This would cause vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. Would have no warning. Taking vehicle to dealership to check brakes out.*ak consumer states that the brake lights did not come on at all.
Refrence your service bulletin 22101 the federal safety agency item number sb618187. From research on the internet this seems to be a problem related to ABS pump/module location and mositure infiltration. On the newer models this unit has been moved to another location. Chevrolet was contacted and declined to cover the repair.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: lt245/75r)
Abs motor continues to run after engine is turned off.
I was informed by service personnel that they have seen several ABS controller failures. This is an expensive($800+)part to replace and there should not be a high volume of failures. The ABS system detected the failure before I started to drive. The nature of the failure permits the controller to continue to run even with the key turned off. It only stops when power is removed by crawling underneath the vehicle. If left running the module gets hot to the touch and eventualy runs down the battery.
Recall 00x001000 front brake hose repairs were done on 15 july 2001. Label fell off on 15 oct 2001. Consumer contacted dealer, and refused to do recall repairs again.
Abs pump does not disengage when ignition is off, motor continues to run. This is caused by water that splashes onto ABS system that is located behind left front wheel. Please give any further details.
Abs motor runs after engine is shut off.
Abs warning light came on. Abs system would not stop running after truck was shut off. Fuse was removed. Gm dealer said system had to be replaced at a cost of $950.00. Gm contacted; no response. Have spoken to two other people in my office who have same truck with same problem.
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