Rear disc brakes and rotors needed to be replaced at 20,000 miles due to poor design.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Brakes were applied under normal stopping distances, pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct problem. Consumer received recall notice after collision.
Consumer contacted dealership when he received a recall notice 00x001000 from manufacturer concerning front brake hose. Dealer did not have parts available, and informed consumer they would contact him when parts were in. Consumer has yet to hear from dealership. Please provide any additional information.
Brake pads on emergency brakes have burned up prematurely. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states that dealer told him that he must have ridden with the emergency brake on, however there are two warning devices to warn consumer's that the brake is on; a light and a bell.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate problem.
Periodically brakes would stop working. Consumer would attempt to stop, but brake pedal would hit floor, and vehicle would not stop until brake pedal was pumped a couple of times.*ak whenever the vehicle hits bump, the brakes go down.
Intermittently brake pedal does not depress, and vehicle will not stop, usually in winter conditions or when wet (snow and rain).
When anti lock brake system activates on rough surface brakes go to floor. Abs module failed and ran all time. Consumer pulled fuse out and corrected problem with antilock system. Dealer was aware of some major prolems. Second problem was driveshaft. Rear universal joints came apart while driving at 65mph. It was taken to a driveshaft shop, and they found no signs of grease in joints.
Brake problems, vehicle does not have braking distance it should have. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times. Dealer replaced front rotors and brake pads. Currently, dealer said brakes were normal for vehicle.
Abs light would remain on, and ABS motor would still be running,even with ignition switch turned off. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop for repairs/replacement of electronic brake control module. Manufacturer notified. *ak the consumer states that there was shortages of the part needed to fix the problem because there were many failure.
New emergency brake system pads wore out due to emergency brake failure. Did have a warning light when brakes were on. Took vehicle to dealership. Informed by mechanic it was a wear item. Owner has pads. *ak dealer representative would not cooperate with consumer because he uses the truck for boating.
While driving in wet conditions brakes do not work for a couple of seconds and ABS light illuminated, consumer states when the vehicle was stopped the ABS module was continually running even with engine and ignition turned off, mechanic stated a new module was needed.
Applied brakes on concrete driveway (clean and dry) and was unable to stop. Crashed throughclosed garage door hitting vehicle parked inside and pushing it thru the homes family room wall. Weather conditions dry and cold (approx 25 deg). Time of day - 1:30 pm. Brake pedal was pushed nearly to floor and ABS pulse/noise was heard and felt (passenger verified) but vehicle did not slow down or stop. Approx distance 30 ft. After initial accident, witnesses were able to push brake pedal to floor while engine running (several staggered engine restarts and brake trys). All, including driver and passenger, concluded problem exists with ABS/brakes. Driver has never depressed brake pedal this far in the 18 mos the vehicle has been owned.
The components on this truck ranging from the engine and drivetrain, windows, streering gear and shafts, e-brake lines, fuel pedal linkage and now the fuel gae itself has been a constant source of problems for me since the turch wes only a few months old ( 8,000 miles). Chevrolet has admitted that they knwon of most of the major problems but has indicated that they are "working on a fix". Yet I have to contiune to drive the vehicle. I need some help.onsta
Manufacturer has failed to install a dust guard for disc brakes which could cause brakes to lock up, and had a potential for vehicle rollover. Manufacturer sent out tsb, but will not assist consumer because vehicle was driven off road.
Brake module has gone out on vehicle. Also, gas pedal sticks. Every 10-15000 miles consumer has to clean out carbon built up.
Abs light stayed on, and when turning off truck could hear ABS pump running. Consumer had to take out fuse to get it to stop. Currently, ABS and brake lights are on. If consumer would slam on brakes wheels will lock up.
The ABS pump will not shut off unless the underhood fuse is removed. The brakes still operate somewhat, but not to their potential. Could cause accident. Out of warranty, have seen more than a dozen other truck owners same problem, same truck on chevrolet performance website.
After parking consumer heard ABS pump still running. Consumer then disconnected pump. Dealer advised him that ABS system needed to be replaced. Vehicle out of warranty.
Abs light comes on. There's a motor noise coming from back wheel. Problem just started. Dealer will be contacted.
This truck is only 2 years old and the ABS system is out. This is a major safety issue because it affects your whole braking system. I just cannot believe that a company the size of gm would not be concerned. I have purchased over 25 gm units through my company for the last 10 years, but will never purchas another one.
When depressing brake pedal vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired vehicle 3 times . Tech stated normal operation for ABS brakes. *ak the brakes had failed six times and no solution had been found. The manufacturer indicated brake fluid as the possible cause, but there was not brake fluid leak.
Anti-lock brake system will activate when it shouldn't. Gmc declares nothing wrong with brakes. It affects risk of braking distance.
Owner took vehicle to dealer to have it inspected, and emergency hand brake did not work.
Steering and the braking systems on these vehicles should not go out with under 35000 miles on them.
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Was driving vehicle approximately 45 MPH when ABS light came on, and had no brakes. Was stepping semi hard on them. Trying not to rear end vehicle in front. Control module made loud whinning noise. Finally, vehicle stopped. Still making whinnin noise after turning it off. Disconnected fuse to ABS brake light. Took to dealership & was informed not under warranty, and would not repair ABS brakes.
Back brake rotors are worn out. Contacted dealer, and dealer said it was regular wear and tear. Grinding noise occurred when problem first started.*ak the dealer recommended heavy duty brake rotors.
Abs motor would came on and caused complete brake loss, disengaged ABS system to activate the hyadraulic brake system. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. Any repairs would be at dealer's cost.
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