In my 2000 chevy silverado 4x4 truck, without warning the brake pedal went to the floor as I was pulling into my garage and the vehicle did not stop causing minor damage to garage contents (shelves, stored garden equipment; no damage to truck). My mechanic could find no problem after inspection. Brake failure occured twice more and then I went to the dealer mechanic. The ABS error light never came on. I paid approximately $500 to replace driver side front ABS sensor. This was in oct 2004 so the old part is not available.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Constant failure of my 2000 chevy silverado brakes. My ABS was constantly kicking in every time I was trying to stop at slow speeds. As an example: in my driveway. My mechanic was informed of service bulletins by gm about corrosion in the sensor area. I had one sensor replaced, but it was stated that this will happen again, it was just a matter of time.
June of 2004 contact states at 30000 miles the brake sensor went bad, brakes failed, dealer replaced brake sensor on left wheel then two months 32000 miles replaced front brake sensor, left and right. Barely avoided crashing into garage due to vehicle. Vehicle is regularly serviced and contact has service records.
On numerous occasions starting approx. 1 1/2 to 2 years ago, the brakes on my 2000 chevy silverado 1500 act up when pulling up to a stop sign, or otherwise braking under normal conditions to a stop. After reading this morning about the investigation launched into the brakes, I realized that this is what is happening to me. I haven't had any accidents, but in that moment I push the brake pedal as hard as I can, and the truck just doesn't stop. The anti-locks kick in, but it is a very scary feeling as it adds stopping distance. I asked the dealer about it, and got a kind of non-answer, so I still have the problem occasionally. Something is definitely not right; it's unlike anything I've ever experienced to date.
I see that the federal safety agency is currently investigating gm brake failure problems and I would like to relay my recent experiences with the failure of my brakes. I was on vacation back in early april when the ABS warning light illuminated and stayed on. I took the vehicle to solomon chevrolet for diagnosis. I was informed that the brake traction control module (btcm) had failed and the repairs would cost approximately $1100. I elected not to have the item repaired at that time due to the cost involved. After returning home, on 4/26, the entire brake system warning light illuminated and stayed on. I took the vehicle to dundee chevrolet and was informed that not only was the btcm defective, but also the hydraulic actuator. In addition they stated that I needed both front and rear brakes replaced (pads and rotors). They said that my brakes were falling apart. Total cost for the repairs would be $3031.00. After contacting gm they offered to goodwill the btcm and hydraulic actuator, but I still had to pay for an entire brake job. Eventual cost was $1566.00. I am extremely disappointed and amazed that I suffered a catastrophic failure of the brake system after only 42000 miles. Unbelieveable.
Contact states, low speed ABS activation; happens intermittently.
Brakes catch when slowing down with no notice; anti-lock brakes activate when applying regular brakes.
Re: antilock brake engagement at low speeds I own a 2000 chevy silverado ls 1500 4-dr, VIN [xxx]. I have had it into a brake shop twice over the last 3 years for the antilock engaging at low speeds (3-5mph). The antilock alarm does not light up. I finally got disgusted when it started doing it again this winter and pulled the fuse for the ABS system. Both repairs were performed at the brake and alignment service center 1770 barlow, traverse city, mi 231‑947‑2600. Each time they identified the ABS sensor for a single wheel engaging inappropriately at very low speed. I do not have the exact dates of the repairs handy, but can get them from the above business if needed. The incident date below is my best guess at the moment for when this first started. I can tell you that there is great potential for low speed accidents at intersections with this defect. When the ABS system engages, the vehicle does not brake effectively at all. The brake pedal has to be released briefly and then pressed again to engage the normal braking action. I can't count the number of times I have had to release and than stand on the brake pedal to stop in time without rear-ending someone. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Parking brake on 2000 chevrolet silverado is inadequate and fails to protect the safety of me and those around me. This vehicle's parking brake is short lived and requires frequent replacement just maintain minimal braking effectivenes.
The ABS control module failed while driving at 50 MPH. Vehicle could be driven, but there were no anti lock brakes. Abs light sensor stayed on until consumer tapped on control board box.
I parked on a steep hill, applied the parking brake, and exited the truck. Although the brake was set firmly the truck moved forward and struck the car ahead of me. Damage was very minor to both vehicles. The parking brake has not worked properly since the truck was new.
Anti-lock brakes are not functioning properly, which is causing the vehicle to come to a rolling stop. Owner will be taken vehicle to dealer for the second time for the same problem.
I own a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 4x4. I purchased it used in may 2003. I like everything about the truck but this past year I have had trouble with my ABS system malfunctioning. I had several occasions had the ABS activate while the truck is going between 5-10 MPH and came very close to rear ending another vehicle and also a tree at the end of my driveway. I have since removed the fuse from the ABS circuit to dis-able this very dangerous situation. I recently notified chevrolet via e-mail and they instructed me to take my truck to a certified gm dealer for a diagnoses of my truck. I feel after reading several threads on chevy truck forums that this is a major problem with chevrolet trucks from the 90's to the newer trucks. I have also learned that gm has recalled trucks in canada but here in the states. I am going to carry through with taking it to a dealer and geting it diagnosed but I feel very strongly that this should be a recall in the USA also.
The brake pedal wentl all the way to the floor at 10 miles per hour making it difficult for the vehicle to stop. The consumer stepped outside the vehicle and noticed that there was brake fluid on the ground and brake hoses. Taken in for checkup and results showed that the brake line was torn and needed replaced.
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors and brakes needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
The federal safety agency campaign 00v055000; chevrolet issued an ABS spring clip recall. This vehicle is not included in the recall, but the ABS was not operating properly. This VIN is outside the remedy scope.
While driving and trying to park the vehicle depressed the brake pedal and vehicle surged. Consumer has had the rotors replaced at 32, 000 miles all around the vehicle. Dealer told consumer that the calipers were working about 50%.
The brakes on my truck do not stop the truck in a reasonable distant. When I pulled off the wheels you could see where the pads on the front wheels were almost gone, but the rear shoes were hardly worn. I did change the front pads. I also have the sticking gas pedal problem which I have had the dealer work on with no results.
Intermittently the brake pedal hardened after applying the brakes several times while driving. This caused extended stopping distance, and vehicle did not stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both rear drums and brake pads. However, the problem recurred. *ak when the consumer turns the vehicle at a 90 degree angle the brakes only go down about 1 or 2 inches and are hard to push down any further. The brakes do not stop the vehicle. The consumer had to stomp on the brakes 2 to 5 times for them to stop the vehicle.
Consumer states that upon coming up on a stop the vehicle will continue to coast almost causing an accident a total of two times. Consumer states that it has the very same problem as gm states in the recall for the brakes. Please provide any further information.
When driving under 10 MPH on dry pavement, the ABS activated and it became hard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle has not been serviced for the defect since the consumer has to pay out of pocket. *jb this was a regular problem. *sc
When applying the brakes at a low speed, the brake pedal forcde itself back up and caused severe extended stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the front speed sensor needed to be cleaned. Both speed sensors were replaced.
I have a 2000 chevy silverado with 42,000 miles and my brake rotors are severely rusted. This is an unsafe condition and clearly a defect in metallurgy. I am astounded to find thru my dealer (midway chevy olds) that gm is not standing behind this defect. I found through web research that many other owners had the same problem.
Chevy, has redesigned a clip in the park brakes on the 2000 silverado trucks. The original clip was found to fail when driving on rough roads. This allowed the park shoes to rub the drum. This caused the park brakes to fail and forces the owner to replace both drums and buy the redesigned clip. This should have been recalled! There are tens of thousands of trucks out there with no emergency brake.
The rear rotors had to be replaced because of premature deterioration. The consumer contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and there was nothing they could do. *ak the steel was bad. *sc
When driving below 10 MPH vehicle will loose the ABS braking. Brakes work intermittently. Consumer struck the garage when the brakes failed, and at other occurrences a vehicle.
While the vehicle was parked on a slight incline with the emergency brakes engaged vehicle has rolled backward and hit a travel trailer. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who adjusted the emergency brakes. Within two month or less the problem has recurred again. The dealer was notified again.
Failure of service brakes which resulted in a crash (low speed). Caused by corrosion of speed sensors. Repaired by dealer (cleaning of speed sensors). Dealer repair manager explained that the problem has occurred in past and another similar incident occurred a few days after this one, involving another chevrolet truck. Dealer further related that the manufacturer is aware of the problem however has only issued a bulletin on how to repair at owners cost (approx. $400.00 without replacement parts, only labor).
While driving, there was a noise coming front the front of the vehicle. The consumer replaced the brake pads. The problem still existed and the dealer replaced the bearings and sensor.
The vehicle came to a rolling stop at about 5 miles per hour, the ABS check light illuminated when the brakes were applied. Owner will contact the manufacturer.
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