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1999 Chevrolet Silverado: rotors or pads wearing out early

5 of the 1,659 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado describe rotors or pads wearing out early.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
0%
recalls
3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 26 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year

What owners say

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Brakes · 19,901 miles · IN

The consumer experienced a brake problem. The rotors rusted which caused the brake pads to wear prematurely. *jb the rotors rusted and pitted causing the three inside pads to be ground away.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · NY

The consumer stated the brake rotors experienced premature wear. When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and there was a heavy vibration. *ak four rotors were replaced along with the brake pads. Gm did not offer any assistance. *scc

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Brakes · TX

Emergency brake adjustment problem has caused excessive brake rotor wear, affecting brake operation. Ts....

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Brake pads wear down abnormally, brake pedal is spongy(hard).

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Tires · FL

When vehicle is driven on a wet surface it begins to slide. Tires were replaced due to premature wear. Dealer has been contacted.*ak

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported August 29, 2005 · 1,353,718 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk
This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 05V379000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported April 22, 2005 · 90,242 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
Risk
If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.

Recall number 05V161000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 30, 2000 · 1,383,922 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
Risk
During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.

Recall number 00V345000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado premature wear

Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?

5 of 1,659 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (0%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2000.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?

There are 3 recalls and 26 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

ABS 582Brake failure 124Tire blowout 31Grinding brakes 26Seat belt 21No deployment 20Knocking 19Harsh shifting 18Fuel gauge 17Stalling 16Jerking 15Pulling 11Headlights 10Steering noise 10Sudden acceleration 10Power steering loss 9Battery drain 8Loss of power 8Spongy pedal 8Fuel pump 7Water leak 7Ball joint 6Fire or smoke 6Power windows 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Whining noise 6

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