While driving emergency brake system malfunctioned, cause unknown. Please provide any further information.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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While driving could step on brake pedal, but vehicle would not stop on time. Brakes were pressed, and consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for that problem. Please provide more information.
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Vehicle is pulling to left and right upon braking. Consumer is especially concerned about drifting to left because of traffic. *ak driver side window molding comes loose when the window rolls down. Right front wheel and spare wheel are bent. Cruise control is inoperative at times. Right rear axle experienced a leak. Blower is noisy on low speeds.
While pulling into driveway brakes went out, and consumer had to stop vehicle with emergency brake. When looking under vehicle noticed brake fluid leaking, and the brake line was broken. Please provide any further information.
Brake system failed with 5,600 miles on vehicle which resulted in a crash. Dealership examined vehicle, and replaced brake master cylinder to correct problem. Since this repair brakes have operated erratically, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership claimed brakes were within specifications set by manufacturer. *ak one person was injured in accident.
Brake pedal was pulsating badly, dealer found that all four rotors were warped, four days later while approaching an intersection, consumer attempted to brake and went right through the intersection, consumer could hear air coming through the front wheels when pumping the brakes, consumer could see that brake fluid had sprayed all over the wheel well, dealer found that the rubber brake line had been rubbing against the rim and wore a hole in the brake line, consumer states having only 1/4 of an inch clearing between the brake hose and caliper is a safety defect.
I had a grinding noise from the rear passenger side brake. I pulled my tire and saw there was not any inside brake pad. The outer brake pad seemed to be in good shape. I took to the dealer and they replaced the rear rotors and brake pads. I had to pay for the pads, gmc sent out notices to dealers that they would not cover pads past 20,000 miles. It was stated that the rotors had rusted and pitted, thus ripping the pads apart. I had my front rotors replaced on 09/13/2001. I had the same problem here. It was caught before the rotors destroyed my brake pads. Again the rotors were covered under warranty, the pads did not get replaced this time.
When brakes are applied vibration runs through vehicle, dealership has examined vehicle, and stated that premature wear of rear disc rotors were causing vibration.*ak also the front axle seal was leaking as well as the rear shocks, and the brake pads were cracked.
When applying brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which results in vehicle going straight through intersections. Please give any further details.*ak addition to complaint filed: on november 17th, 2001 the consumer was driving at 35 MPH and the brakes failed causing her vehicle to rear end another car. There were no injuries during this incident.
Right rear brake does not release and it stays locked up after releasing brake pedal which is causing damage and tearing wheel/rotors and calipers. Consumer was told by dealer that pins are freezing up. Problem is common on 1/2 ton pickups, and 90% of time it is on right rear brake. Also, repairs would have been covered if vehicle had 40,000 miles on it.
Well first off 1: vibrations at speeds of 40+ the front end feels like it going to fall apart the sterring wheel shakes violently when slowing as the the vibrating is going on, you have to come to a complete stop and put it park and then proceed and it might go away, it's like the driveline or shaft gets out of balance, and the brake barley work its like they are fighting against you putting pressure on them. #2: when you hit a bump with brakes applied the peddal starts pumping back and forth and you can barely stop. #3: front left suspension squeaks and rattles when making a right or left turn its like your shifting the weight and something is looose. #4: transmission clunks when putting into gear from park or into reverse almost as if a u-joint was bad but noise comes from tranny and driveshaft. And when coming to a stop you can feel the tranny down shifting like its just dropping out of gear the whole truck rocks. Well chevy need to do something before someone dies,, after reading the previous complaints I thought I just had a lemon but I see I'm not alone I took the trk to the dealer for the vibration and was told no problem existed but the vibration went away for awhile do they know something and just are told be quiet. Help me I should have got ford
Date of failure and mileage are approximate. Dealer was advised of problem at time of oil change but no action was taken. The second failure occurred approximately april/may, 2001: speed was approximately 35 to 40 MPH. The first incident was a near accident: I was forced to run a stop sign. I will be happy to provide further detailed description of problem if requested.
Rear doors do not close when cold temp; rear brakes lock on ice; steering column squeaks when turned.
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal is normal, however, there is extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak consumer states brake pedal is also soft.
When braking antilock brakes will cause the brakes to fail if even a small bump is hit at low speed. The antilock will also cause the brakes to fail during a sharp turn. The problem occurs at all speeds, low and high.
Consumer states brake pedal pulsated and front brakes made a loud clunking sound and there was no stopping power, consumer took vehicle into dealership and mechanic test drove vehicle and stated that possible ABS failure prematurely, consumer left vehicle at dealership, however none of the problems could be duplicated.
While driving about 35 MPH stepped on brakes pedal to slow down vehicle, but brakes did not operate, and vehicle kept running without stopping. Inspected for repairs, but nothing was found.
Abs is too sensitive, especially on slippery or bumpy surface which causes a longer stopping distance. Consumer was told by service writer for chevrolet that z71 models are known to have this probelm.*ak
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Vehicle was going 65mph. Consumer was trying to brake to slowdown, and it wouldn't slow down. Each time consumer's foot came off brake, vehicle sped up. Consumer pulled off road, and couldn't take it out of drive. Vehicle ran into some gravel, and the spun back end around. Vehicle went over a 100ft. Ravine, taking out 2 trees, and landing on some rocks. Upon impact, air bags never deployed. General motors is sending a investigator out.
Consumer was traveling approximately 55mph and was on interstate in far right lane trying to exit, and vehicle ran up on grass, brakes couldn't stop vehicle from hitting the post. Consumer hit face on windshield. Steering wheel was bent back at a 90 degree angle. Vehicle never stopped on time, it would glide. Vehicle had ABS brakes, and no warning ever indicated that something was wrong. Vehicle was totaled, and consumer didn't think anything was wrong with vehicle, it was never taken to dealer.
Front brake rotors and pads needed replacement at 18,000 miles. Dealer / manufacturer notified, but repairs was done at an independent repair shop. Feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .
While traveling at 5 MPH power steering and power brakes went out at same time. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that there was a broken shaft in power steering pump that caused a loss of these two power assisted systems. *ak conusmer states he was advised by dealership that this is a common problem with these types of vehicle's.
Nti-lock brakes; when pulling into parking space at work, there is a manhole cover that has to travel over. When vehicle hits this on a right hand turn, while stopping at a constant rate, ABS kicks in and increases stopping distance, which could result in a crash. Please provide any additional information.
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Consumer is not satisfied with recall (c00093-s) consumer does not think that any repairs were performed on vehicle, consumer states dealer refused to show him what was done, dealer showed consumer a schematic drawing of the bracket used and its location, except what he showed consumer had nothing to do with his vehicle, consumer states his vehicle has a totally different set up from what he was shown, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they did not have a schematic drawing of the bracket and its location.
Consumer was traveling at approximately 60 MPH when traffic slowed ahead of him. Consumer attempted to apply brakes to slow vehicle down. There was resistance behind brake pedal, but brake system failed to engage, causing him to rear end a vehicle in front of him.
The rotors which are part of the braking system had begun operating improperly, causing the vehicle to vibrate while driving and to have increased vibration when the brakes were applied, especially at high speeds. The problem which caused the rotors to stop performing properly may have been caused by incorrect tightening/torqueing when the tires had been rotated shortly prior to the rotor problem happening. The dealer would not replace the rotore, even though the vehicle is still under full warranty. The informed me that the manufacturer would not allow replacement. This means that I now have rotors on the vehicle that have only a half-life remaining on them and the vehicle is still under warranty. Thus, if, after the warranty period, the rotors again stop performing, I will have to bear the cost of replacement. I contend that the problem was either caused by improper dealer maintenance, or that the rotors were defective. This scenario can be logical, as this vehicle required several major replacements of essential parts after only being sold to me for the period of one week. It is not unreasonable to me that the rotor could also have been defective, and I maintain that the manufacturer should have allowed the dealer to replace the rotors, rather than turning them.
While driving at a low rate of speed, when the brakes are firmly applied, the vehicle keeps moving although it feels as is the pedal has pressure at first. After about a second, the pedal starts to pulsate as if the ABS is working, yet the vehicle does not slow effectively and it sounds as if there is a grinding coming from the wheels. This has happened on several occasions. The dealer was made aware of the problem, but claimed that they checked the system out and nothing was wrong. After 17000 miles I still have the problem occasionally when braking firmly.
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