Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal became hard to depress at 5-10 MPH. A new wheel speed sensor was installed in 2002, but the problem returned. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Both frnt hub sensors were defective, they were both replaced on each side. Also,replaced rear tail lamp.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado: soft or spongy brake pedal
8 of the 1,659 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado describe soft or spongy brake pedal.
- owner complaints
- 8
- 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
Soft or spongy brake pedal by model year
What owners say
Dt: 1999 chevrolet silverado pickup - the brakes are not working at slow speeds. Consumer called general motors and the dealership, and there was recall, # 05068. The dealer said that this was not a safety problem, and the manufacturer claimed there was no recall on this vehicle due to VIN. While coming to a stop between three and zero MPH the brake pedal was hard to press down and there were no brakes. Vehicle hit the retaining wall at consumer's residence, and did damage to both vehicle and to the wall. This did not happen every time that consumer drove the vehicle. The problem started in the middle of august 2005.
Abs motor continues to run after ignition is turned off. Took to dealer who replaced the module, for a fee of course. Now brakes are very spongy. Needless to say, dealer still has the truck to try and determine the problem. Saw a web-site where several other owners have had the same problem.
Brake pads wear down abnormally, brake pedal is spongy(hard).
I have complained of a very soft brake pedal ,will go almost to the floor, the problem still exists, I feel very unsafe driving this vehicle. The dealer said this is a normal feel.
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.
Consumer believes the ABS system is defective in design which causes the consumer to loose control while braking and the pedal to feel spongy. Nlm
Since new, brake performance has been erratic in normal driving situations, varying from fair to very poor. Pedal is spongy and requires excessive travel. Pedal falls whehn stopped a lights. In normal stopping, one must keep pushing harder and harder on the pedal to maintain a constant rate of speed decrease. Ordinary stops become panic stops because braking action is not predictable. Anti-lock feature engages with slight bumps and at slow speeds, lengthening stopping distances unexpectedly.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds (clean wheel speed sensor mounting surface)
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS) light on, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss...
- Supplement to 04094 front wheel speed sensor corrosion
- Product safety recall regarding front wheel speed sensor corrosion
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- 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 brake
- 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 fittings
- 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 spongy pedal
Is soft or spongy brake pedal a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
8 of 1,659 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (0%) mention soft or spongy brake pedal. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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 8Fuel pump 7Water leak 7Ball joint 6Fire or smoke 6Power windows 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Whining noise 6Premature wear 5
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