Was backing a trailer into a barn on level ground ,power steering and power brakes failed with no warning. Repair has not been done yet.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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While applying the brake pedal, the brakes failed. The driver applied the brake pedal, numerous times and the vehicle failed to stop completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details.
Vehicle was taken to dealer for replacement of brakes and rotors. Few weeks later, the ABS light illuminated. Consumer took vehicle back to dealer, and was told that brakes needed to be replaced again. Cost would be $400.00 since it was not under warranty.
While applying brakes from low speeds, the ABS system failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a building. No injuries were reported. *ak the drivers side window had difficulty going up and down, the brakes were mushy, there was grinding in the rear due to rotor delamination, the door lock passenger side was inoperative, and the brake pedal goes to floor.
I was driving my 2000 silverado 1500 pick-up truck on dry pavement, as I was about to make a left hand turn going less than about 10 MPH, I tried to brake. The anti-lock brakes engaged and all I could feel was a rolling sensation when I was depressing the brake pedal. Luckily, I had time to lift my foot off the brake and push down again, this time the anti-lock brakes did not engage and I stopped inches from the vehicle ahead of me. There could have been a serious accident.
The brake lines rusted, and brake fluid spilled on the floor while vehicle was parked in the garage. The brake line was discovered to be corroded and the parking brake did not work.*ak the consumer stepped on the brake pedal to put the vehicle into drive when the brake pedal hit the floor. The consumer then hit the parking brake which also hit the floor. The corroded lines leaked between the master cylinder and the ABS unit. The consumer has the corroded lines in his possession.
While driving and upon depressing the brake pedal it felt as if there was air in them. Had to push down harder than normal stop the vehicle. The seat belt began to tighten to the point where it was hard to breath. The consumer had to unfasten the belt to release the tension. *ak
While driving brake line busted due to corrosion. *ak all the brake lines to the front wheel and from the master cylinder were unsafe due to corrosion.
Vehicle would shimmy when braking 60-65 MPH, the consumer stated all four rotors had disintegrated and none of the pads showed any sign of wear. *jb
There were no unusual events leading up to the failure of the anti-lock braking system in my truck. The system would fail to operate properly at approximately 5 MPH when coming to a stop. The failure is that the system engages unnecessarily at low speeds, causing the vehicle not to stop when desired. It would happen several times daily, and the only crash I did not avoid was into a chain link fence, which did not cause damage. However, there were several near misses. The corrective action that I took was to remove the fuse for the anti-lock brakes. The corrective action that my dealer suggested was to spend $500 replacing the front wheel speed sensors. He said that this is a common occurrence on the chevrolet silverado, and that my problem would only get worse. Gm has issued a tsb on this issue, but not safety recall. I feel that since I have lurched into busy intersections, lurched forward in crosswalks, and come close to crashing into other vehicles while parking, this should be regarded as a safety issue.
While applying the brake pedal brakes failed. However, consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced.
Ltr. Request a mandatory recall for the ABS sensor malfunction on a 2000 chevrolet silverado truck, ABS sensor fails due to a design problem. The consumer stated the front rotors were out of round at 50,000 miles due to the use of inferior reprocessed steel. *jb
Intermittently when braking, the brake pedal felt soft and caused extended stopping distance.
While driving and when hitting the brakes vehicle continuously kept moving. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be looked at. However, the sensor light did not illuminate. Found that it was the ABS system.
Since I bought my 1500 series truck I have had problems with the braking system which the dealer said they could not duplicate. On 10-21-04 while pulling into my work location my brakes failed to stop my truck and ran into a chain-linked fence causing damage to the hood, light lenses, and bumper. A couple days later my brakes failed again putting me in the middle of an intersection with a truck skidding toward me. I have just had my truck inspected and the dealer passed my truck.
While driving ABS inadvertently engaged. This caused extended stopping distance when braking. Dealership was notified,but did not resolve the problem.*ak just before the end of a stop antilock kicks in extending stoping distance. The problem is worse when stopping from traveling in reverse. Gm did not put enough greese in antilock brakes so they rusted.
The rear brake rotor deteriorated prematurely. As a result, the consumer experienced extended stopping distance .
Parking brake on 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500 has worn out prematurely. Vehicle has 50000 miles, and parking brake will not hold at all. Took vehicle to garage to have parking brake adjusted, and after adjustment the parking brake still would not hold.
Abs brakes engage each time I come to a slow stop( I.e. Pulling up to a stop sign or red light) extending my stopping distance. Dealer states that the ABS speed sensors and front hubs must be replaced but cannot tell me what is wrong. The ABS warning light does not come on although according to the dealer( kelly chevrolet, butler, pa) the system is malfunctioning.
The emergency brake on the consumer's 2000 and 2002 chevrolet 1500 silverado failed. Reference odi no.10115302 for the 2002. *nm the left side brake internal band had worn through down to the metal.
Two chevrolet 1500 silverado pick ups, with emergency brake failure on both. *bf both of the vehicles had the left side brake internal expander band worn through and dragging metal to metal.
Consumer jumped the curb when the brakes failed. Consumer drove to a repair shop for repairs of the rotors and pads. The rotors and pads were replaced previously by the dealer for failure to stop the vehicle. The rotors had been deteriorating.
I have started to experience a problem with my ABS system on my 2000 chevrolet 1500 silverado. When the brakes are applied at slow speeds the anti look brakes will activate and braking is lost for a moment. Upon further research I found that the cause of this is dirt getting into the fron ABS sensors. I also discovered this is a very common problem for the silverado.
Emergency brake do not function properly. *bf as a result, the vehicle will roll on an incline. Problems with the fuel gauge. Spare tire hoist did not work properly.
I own a 2000 chevy 1500. I have had a lot of problems with the ABS braking system. At low speeds the ABS will kick on and make it difficult to stop. I have almost created an accident on several occasions. I have spoken to the dealer and there is no recall for this common issue.
Intermittently the brake pedal would become stiff and lock up when braking 5-65 MPH. At 60,000 miles the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic cleaned both ABS sensors. Now at 70,000 miles, the problem had returned.
Parking brake has rarely been used, the truck slipped when used and slid down a hill to hit a tree. (no damage) I now have been told that I need a 450.00 repair job by the dealer, I obtained a second opinion and have found that this repair is common and that for some reason this is common and would appear to this shop that somehow the parking brake fails and should be addressed by the dealer. They won't.
I purchsed my truck used, however it was in excelent condition. Shortly after I noticed that when ever I tried to stop the anti-lock brake would come on for no reason. Even if I was only rolling to a stop. The anti-lock brakes would activate and actually prevent me from coming to a smooth controled stop. Finally it got so bad that I was nervous about driving the truck. I brought the truck to the shop. They told me that there were no recalls for the truck. However they did tell me that there was a parts change order. Apparently chev. Has issued new wheel bearings for my truck. The type installed at the factory are no longer available. This is a very dangerous condition. I feel that chev. Is aware of the condtion, hence the new part, and should recall the truck. The bearings in my truck were replaced and the problem has stopped.
Brake rotors rotted out, could have resulted in a terrible accident.
The consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake inspection, and was informed that the rotors were completely rusted. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired, and there was nothing they could do. Also, the vehicle had only 37,000 miles since the brakes were serviced, and the rotors were completely destroyed. *ak the brake pads were worn and the front were severely blackened. The power brakes and the power steering pump failed.
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