When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal goes down more than it should, it feels spongy, and braking distance is extended. Dealer has replaced front and rear rotors 3 times. Once due to rust, other times dealer did not know what else to do. Front and rear pads were replaced twice.*ak consumer states there is a noise in the steering, also seat belt was hanging up, the underhood lamp was inoperative, an horn acting erractically.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Sometimes in heavy traffic, pushed on brake pedal and pedal went down to the floor, also had to pull off road to keep from rearending another vehicle, contacted dealer, and dealer stated had to read manual.*ak consumer was later informed by dealer that they are aware of a problem with the ABS but do not have a remedy as of yet.
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I am aware of two other 1999 silverado owners that have experienced the same ABS module failure.
When applying brakes and simultaneously hitting a bump in the road ABS sensors must believe that the tires are skidding. The results are terrible. You cannot stop vehicle. I talked to the service manager at george white chervolet. He is aware of the problem, but indicated there is no fix. Absolutely unbeliveable. I am positive people have been killed by this problem. But, gmc did not have a solution. Please advise as to what I should do!! Hopefully before I or my family gets killed.
Vehicle was parked, started engine, immediately noise from under drivers side, shift off ignition,same noise, finally removed fuse and noise stopped dealer said ABS unit failed, needs replacement. Unit should be warranted but is not.
The ABS motor continues to run with key in off position fuse was pulled after talking to dealer. Throttle body making accelerator pedal stick in stop position making more press. Having to be applied and truck to jump foward when stick breaks free.
The ABS control pump under the driver seat continues to run after the vehicle is shut off. Therefore rendering the ABS system inoperative. Chevrolet has offered no support to fix this problem.
Abs system motor continues to run when vehicle is shut off. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, however problem still exists. A tsb has been issued on vehicle's make and model.*ak consumer states that the brake now locks up when not pressed. Transmission failed at 62251 miles, reverse, 2nd, and overdrive do not work, dealer has recall on this as long as vehicle is under warrany, the reverse drum shell failed, this part was made soft and is replaced by a harder part.
Abs light stay on and continue to run. Module was diconnected to keep battery from wearing down. Vehicle doesn't have ABS, and regular braking system could be affected. Dealer stated this was a common problem. Pump or module will need to be replaced.
Abs unit is malfunctioned and will not shut off when engine is turned off, resulting in drained battery.
Ea-01-013; when driving and applying brakes to make a gradual stop, consumer notice da noise coming from underneath the hood. Brakes kicked in and then released, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
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Abs motor continues to run after switch off ABS system failure could have caused major accident.
Brakes are bad and very soft, when hitting pedal, it takes a while for truck to stop.*ak consumer states pedal has lots of slack, on panic stops the brake pedal goes to the floor, brake pads are okay.
When brake pedal was depressed pedal went all way to the floor. Dealer has been contacted for problem, and stated that brake vacuum hose was deffective. Please provide further details.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will not activate. Had happened a few times. When not driving brakes will feel normal, but there is no sign when the brakes are applied. Please provide more information.
Consumer had taken vehicle into dealer for routine maintenance and was told that vehicle had a cracked frame.*ak ABS module failed. Sending unit module failed.
Vehicle will not go into drive after it sits for a while. Vehicle will start up, but once it goes in drive engine will rev, but no movement. Problem seems to be intermittent. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer is considering getting a second opinion. *ak when hitting bumps and applying the brakes, there is a noise. Accelerator pedal sticks, dealer replaced the throtle body. Plastic bezel at tailgate handle came off, delaer reinstalled.
Parking will not "hold"when applied.I live in the "flat land"of georgia so I never use this brake,park gear is sufficient.I took truck to dealer and had rear wheeles "pulled"and inspected..the parking brake shoes were completly wore out.as I don't use these brakes,no one could explain how this could happen..and as truck is out of warrenty it would 250.00 to replace shoes.iam curious and as well apprehensive to replace or repair some thing that I don't know how or when it "wore out"when it's not used!!!
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00v345000, dealer did not perform recall repairs, and informed consumer that work had been done. Consumer took vehicle to another dealer, original dealer billed manufacturer for repair work. *ak
When they turned off the car it would not turn off. Took car to dealer, and they replaced module at consumer's expense. *ak
When consumer turned off ignition and exited vehicle, he heard a noise coming from engine area, indicating that a system was still operating. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that control module for anti-lock braking system had failed, which resulted in continued operation. Replacement of module was needed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
After turning vehicle off motor/control module for ABS was still operating/running. Concordia automart examined vehicle and determined that control module had failed. Local chevrolet dealership stated that this was a common problem in chevrolet trucks. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While starting vehicle noticed ABS indication light on and a loud noise running from vehicle. Please provide further information.
This vehicle was rebuilt and the dealer tells me it has a "warranty block" on the VIN. I understand why this is done but I am told that this also blocks any recall campaign work from being done under warranty. This vehicle has not had any campaign work done to it. Is it legal for gm to not pay for the repairs to the brake system and seat belt system on this truck?
While coming to a stop sign brakes would squeak.
The failure of the ABS ecu and pump are due to the location of the unit which is located under the vehicle below the drivers seat. The ABS unit is in the direct spash path of the front left tire. I dont think the engineers that designed this unit took into consideration that the ABS ecu and pump get a presure wash evertime it rains. When the unit failed I went to the dealer in norman, ok (mark heitz) and talked to the service manager about it. He told me that they replace these units quite often because they get water in them and short out. Not being familiar with the unit I asked more question. The ecu is sealed to the pump and when water enters through the seal it shorts out the ecu and starts rusting out the pump. The rust in the pump concerns me because it can potentialy contaminate the brake fluid and cause brake failure. Tom-the service manager at mark heitz exact words "the pump had water in it and it was full of rust" mark heitz phone number is 405‑321‑7021. The other failure is the parking break. I dont think it ever worked the day it came off the dealer lot. The first time I tried toused the parking brake was at beaver lake in arkansas on a camping trip. This was last summer -summer of 2000-. I parked on a steep hill and applied the parking break . The pedal went to the floor rater easily and I thought nothing of it, that was unitll I got in the truck and tried to put it in drive, I had a hard time getting it out of park. The nut on the tensioner shaft to the parking brake system under the truck is completely tightened. The cable brances off to each rear caliper and is each attached to a lever on the calipers. I've observed the levers move and still no parking brake. The levers look to be fully engaged, that is the levers are pulled as far forward as possible by the cables. It's a great feeling to know that you've paid thirty grand for a vehicle with problems. If you have any question I can be reached at any time on my mobile 405.205.6621-thanks.
I contacted chevrolet about the fauilure of the control module. The customer service people did not seem to think that this was very important that the module failed, nor could they tell me why it failed, or if it would fail again leaving my truck without the ABS working.
I was driving at about 30mph,aloud humming noise started,and my ABS light came on.I turned off the ignition,but the noise continued.I found the humming noise coming from under the truck,on the drivers side,under door area.there is a black"box" with 2 electrical plugs.it was necessary to pull one of the plugs to get the humming to stop.but now my ABS light and my brake lights are on all the time on dash.took the truck to original dealership,and was told that the ABS pump and module both went bad.I was told that the cost to repairs would be $1685.66.I just can't believe that both parts went bad.the truck is only 2 years old.now I am driving with my truck in this condition,because I don't have enough available cash on hand to have the repairs done.(2) both drivers side and passenger side windows rattle when they are down.it doesn't matter how far down the windows are.I'm waiting for them to break.it sounds as if they are ready to fall off the track.this has been a problem since I purchased the truck.I told the dealer about it ,but nothing was ever done to correct the problem.(3)also,on the front passenger door,there is an air leak when I am driving,again told dealer,and nothing was done.(4)on the third door on right side,rear,water leaks in around glass.took it back to dealer,& was told they couldn't find the reason for the water leak.still continues to leak,when it rains or I wash the truck.another problem I have is with the truck hydroplaneing in the rain.this has also been going on since I purchased truck new in feb.1999.lost total control on one occasion.truck went completely sideways on roadway.I was traveling at about 50mph.,in a 60mph zone.I was in traffic at the time,the other vehicles around me realzed the situation,and backed off giving me room.when I finally regained control,I pulled off of the highway.I was very badly shaken from the experience*ak (tiresize: p265-75r16)( dot number: tire size: p265-75r16 )
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