Replaced muffler and pipe assembly due to exhaust system noise.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
Page 33 of 35: complaints 941 to 970 of 1,003, newest first, as owners wrote them.
When pressing brake pedal on uneven or bumpy roads, brakes fail, causing extended stopping distance.
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When the ABS is activated due to a single wheel event (e.g. Braking over a bump in road), the brake pedal goes almost to the floor and the vehicle slowly come to a stop. I have ended up in an intersection once, and almost hit the vehicle in from of me three different times. It appears that the ABS programming is too sensitive to this type of condition. If uncorrected, it will most likely lead to serious injuries or a death. I was lucky when I ended up in the middle of an intersection that no oncoming traffic existed.
When applying the brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor. And doesn't grab at all. Then, a few second later, brake pedal grabs, and vehicle will stop.
Steering shaft connected to steering column was loose. Dealership replaced it. Also, when consumer was traveling at a high speed anti-lock brakes were not operable, and when he applied brakes vehicle vibrated.
Truck has been at dealer for repair total of 35 days before 1st anniv. Of ownership with over 20 separate problems, 5 of which are unresolved to this date. Vehicle is at dealer now for final repair before tn lemon law can be implemented. Worst and current problems are front end alignment (pulls to right), front brake squealing (pads replaced twice, rotors turned once), rear end vibration at any speed and clanking sound over bumps(all 4 tires, both rear leaf spring stacks, all 4 shocks replaced. One shock had broken shaft) , engine backfires & knocks at startup (dealer reprogrammed comp. W/no results except to improve power, but accel. Pedal sticks now!), trans. Slips from dead stop for few seconds about once per week, 4wd transfer case slipped in low in deep snow (replaced fluid and did reprogram. Results??), ext. Cab pop out windows replaced due to poor fit (one exploded upon removal & dealer had to repaint side of truck. New ones are no better than originals!), rear seat missing rubber mounts(dealer replaced, but now seat makes popping noise due to rear cab wall flexing!), drive shaft makes loud clanking sound when shifting from park(dealer says this normal!). Problems repaired: rear brake line loose & in harms way(missing mount replaced), steering box loose and steering column rattled and loose around any turns(box tightened and column shaft replaced), drivers side window switch sticking in down posit.(switch replaced), all door weatherstrips and drip rail molding loose (replaced all), rear license plate light broken and replaced, door lock levers fell out of both doors(replaced both). Lemon, lemon,lemon!!!!!!!!!!*ak( dot number: )
Abs brakes failed when applied hard on uneven road surface manufacturer notified twice.
While driving down the road applied brakes , and pedal will go right to the floor. Had to pump brakes for vehicle to stop. Contacted dealer, he can't duplicate the problem.
While driving and appying the brakes vehicle will not stop. Took vehicle to dealer on the 12th of april, 2000. They replaced master cylinder/booster, and and ABS brakes. But, problem still occurs.
Brakes constantly went out. While driving consumer would press the brake pedal to slowdown, but automobile would continue to move as if brakes were not pressed at all. After brakes were pressed a couple of times, then automobile would stop. Automobile has been taken to the dealer and held for 3 weeks. One day after the consumer picked up the automobile, brakes went out again. This could cause consumer to have a serious accident.
While driving about 30 MPH consumer stepped on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, but ABS did not respond, loss of braking system.
The brakes failed at 30mph and I almost hit someone the ABS went out on me, and I had no brakes for about 1 minute. The pedal was hard and the truck would not stop. Dealer has it now replacing a ABS part.
Brakes get hard, then suddenly give and lock up. Several near misses due to increased stopping distance. Clunking noise in front end that can be felt in steering wheel.
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When driving vehicle and coming to a stop hit a bump, and brakes dropped down close to the floor, reducing braking power as it dropped. Consumer feels it is unsafe if vehicle won't stop at the distance where consumer is trying to stop. Took to dealer, and they said it was normal with those type of brakes.
The brakes get hard and won't work, then they suddenly lock up. This has happened to us several times, and to the service guy once. The first two times it was in for service, they couldn't duplicate the problem. After they went out on the service guy, they replaced the brake booster. They went out again, and they replaced the master cylinder. They just went out again, at an intersection, and we almost had an accident. It is back at the chevy dealer, but they don't know, and chevy doesn't know what to do with it. This is a dangerous situation. Is anyone else reporting problems with these trucks?
I am planning on turning this vehicle in on the lemon law. No safety defect listed witin summary.
While driving at low speed consumer could step on the brakes, and the brakes will feel hard. But vehicle would not stop, resulting in extended stopping distance.
Rear suspension design permits rear wheels to become airborne when driving over small bumps. This causes momentary loss of control and erratic performance of the anti-lock braking system. I was unable to stop after going over a small bump and nearly hit the vehicle in front of me.
Will return vehicle to dealer for repairs. No safety defect listed in the summary.
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Consumer notices excessive wear of the front brake pads and rotors. There is no prior warning indicating the brakes needed replacing. Also, consumer is having problems with the horn assembly, the horn is inoperative. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Whenever ABS brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop right away. Brake pedal goes to floor. Would have no prior warning. The problem is intermittent. Also,vehicle would shake and rattle. Took vehicle to dealership & mechanic replaced springs & rear shocks. Ordering new front hubs & headliner for brakes.
Anti-lock failed to engage. All four wheels locked up resulting in loss of steering control and crashed into ditch. The brakes have performed erratically since it was purchased. Problems include anti-lock engaging on dry roads at low speeds,mushy pedal, pedal oozing to floor at stop lights,and continually poor stopping ability. Problems reported to dealer immediately after purchase and several times after. There very competant staff believe the unit performs like all the others they have seen.
While making a sudden stop vehicle would continue to travel. Dealer has been contacted, and can't duplicate the problem . Please provide further information.
When the brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, a popping noise is heard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, but has not been able to duplicate the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
Total ABS brake failure. It will last for a short time. While driving 15mph and approaching a stop sign ABS brakes failed. No prior warning. Contacted the dealer, and he was not able to help. Dealer claimed that this happened usually when the road was bumpy or at a speed bump. But this was not the case with this vehicle.
Foot went to the floor when the brakes were applyed causing failure. Vehicle experienced no brakes. Contacted & took vehicle to dealer. Mechanic could not find problem.
Vehicle drives absolutely terribly. When going over a bump car lost control. Consumer stated that the dealer said it was the brakes. Dealer has put on 14 different tires.
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