While slowly pulling in to my parking spot at work, I applied the brakes to stop.to my amazment, the brake pedel was extreamly hard. I had approx. 2 seconds to react before I rolled into an exhuast fan attched to a building. After a few taps on the brake pedel it was still hard as steel.by this time I had impacted with the exhaust fan. The damage to my truck was bad enough, however this outcome could have been far more serious if a co-worker walking out of the door next to the exhaust fan was not as quick thinking as he was.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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All four brake rotors rusted out on my 2000 chevrolet silverado after only 15,000 miles and needed to be replaced. I was told by the dealer that they rusted out from the inside and that this was a common recurring problem with chevrolet truck brake rotors. Of course, it was no longer under warranty. I do not think rotors should rust out after such a short time period and with such low mileage. Is there any recourse?
When driving and the brakes are applied. Consumer states' the vehicle will roll until it stop. Brakes are not stopping properly. Please provide any further information. Mr
When driving vehicle and the brakes are applied the vehicle will slow down but will not come to a complete stop in a timely manner vehicle rolls to a stop. Please provide any further information. Mr
Consumer called complaining about having problems with brakes. Also stated that it needs new brake pads on one wheel which is the right passangers side. Dealer was contacted and stated that is not normal and will not pass the inspection. Ts
During routine inspection mechanic noticed the front rotors were separating and rusty and had to be replaced. Mr
While driving the vehicle the brakes failed. The ABS braking system resistance behind the pedal became inoperable causing an accident. Please provide any furhter information. Ts
Consumer experiencing problems with brakes. Delayed stopping when brakes are applied. Feel free to provide any further information.
The rear brake rotors are flaking away in layers. The owner found this out when the truck was taken in for state inspection. Nlm the brake pads and rotors were worn out prematurely and the dealer replaced it.
Consumer states whien vehicle come to a stop the accelerator pedel sticks causing the vehical to speed off when it catches. Nlm
Consumer states when brakes are applied, the pedal would goes to the floor and causes a delay in stopping distance. Dealer notified and replace the wheel sensors. Feel free to provide any further information.
The parking brake shoes are not anchored properly due to poor design causing them to drag continuously while driving. The shoes wear out as do the drums within the rotors causing loss of parking brake action. This can occur unexpectedly allowing the vehicle to roll and possibly impact a pedestrian or other object. The dealer (tropical chevrolet) advises that there is a problem and has repaired several vehicles with the same issues using original parts. A kit is forthcoming to correct the problem, however gm will not issue a recall. The problem will repeat iteslf until a correction is made.
While applying brakes pedal sticks to the floor. Dealer has been notified.
Dealer confirmed by inspection that ABS pump needs replacement at a cost of about $700.00 I did not have the repair done due to the cost.
When anti lock brakes kicks in, it will shut of brake system for a few seconds, unable to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer, dealer said this was normal.*ak jlg
When applying brakes while going down a decline if there is any bump in the road the ABS brakes kicks in, and vehicle rolls forward unable to stop. Contacted dealer.*akthis problem is intermittent and there is no warning when the anti lock sytem will start to fail.
All four rotors failed at 13,000 miles.
Emergency brake does not hold. Consumer contacted dealer, and they stated brake pads needed replacing. Please provide any further information.
Rear brakes are wearing out excessively, causing extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.
Vehicle rolls back when parking brake is applied. Chiming alerts consumer that it is engaged. Parking brake has been malfunctioning since 6 months of purchase. Problem has progressed. Dealer was informed of problem. *ak this vehicle was taken to the dealer who said there wasn't anything wrong. Consumer has been in contact with the gm customer service, but, is having a hard time getting a resolution to this problem.
While applying parking brake, cable snapped. Parking brake cable needs to be replaced.*ak
Extended stopping distance when applying the brakes, the pedal feels spongy. Dealer stated that there was nothing he could do. *ak brake pedal goes to the floor and the front brakes will not lock up even if the ABS is disconnected. The trucks frame is so thin that the whole truck vibrates when taking off. Consumer states that the horn button has to be pivotted up and the steering wheel has to be at twelve oclock in order for the horn to sound, heat shields rattle under vehicle when traveling over bumps, dealer made adjustments.
Vehicle rolled forward while parked and brake was applied, owner replaced parking brake.*ak consumer had to jam the transmission into park to stop it from rolling. The dealer informed consumer that parking brakes wear out every 15,000 miles.
I have had problems with this vehicle since I bought it. My brakes habitually fail if I hit a bump while braking, and I have been told by both the dealer and the manufacturer that my brakes are operating within the normal specs for this vehicle and the driving conditions in my area. They do nothing to fix the problem. I use my personal vehicle to respond to fires and medical emergencies, and am concerned that I will have an accident en route to help someone. Also, my automatic transmission occasionally goes into neutral while stopped in traffic, or will not engage upon putting it in 'drive', but the dealership is unable to duplicte the problem, so they say they can't fix it. My fuel pump has failed and been replaced more than once. My windshield wipers repeatedly fail on the passenger side.
Since my purchase of this truck I have had over 10 incidents involving the braking system. I have returned to jim ellis servicing 5 times for this problem. I will be corrected for a short period of time and than return to the same problem. I am going through the bbb now to get gm to repurchase this truck because it is unsafe.
On four separate occasions while applying brakes pedal would go to the floor, and vehicle would continue on before stopping. Vehicle been to dealer on two occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.
Vehicle was involved in an accident due to malfunctioned brake system. Vehicle was repaired under warranty. Mechanic at another shop stated that dealer replaced all defective parts after accident. However, parts were not factory products, resulting in an ABS failure.*ak tt
While driving out of driveway, consumer applied brakes and ABS did not kick in. Dealer contacted.*ak. Consumer skidded onto highway, vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and a new ABS midule and solenoid was needed.
Recall 00 v 055 000/ABS spring clip: brake pedal intermittently goes to the floor during normal stopping. Vehicle has been to dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak
Our truck has been to tony chevrolet for the brake system problems 3 times. When braking anytime on a bumpy road the ABS system kicks in resulting in loss of stopping power and causing a near accident. During alaska winter months, the ABS system is over sensitive and does not allow the truck stop in a timely fashion. There are times when the ABS kicks in, the brake pedal gets hard and pushs back against your foot. Tony chevrolet states the braking system is acting normal. There favorite term is "unable to duplicate condition at this time" I went to another gm dealership with this problem and they also stated there was nothing wrong with the ABS system. When service techs. Hook up to the trucks computer and the computer system doesn't show any fault codes, that doesn't mean there isn't something wrong. Twice this condition has just about caused an accident with another car. I wonder how many accidents have to occur before gm does something about these defects? Please help before somebody gets hurt or killed. Thank you.
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