2000 Chevrolet Silverado: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · FL

All four rotors rusted threw, all four had to be replaced, only 56000 miles on this 2000 chevy silverado pick up truck.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 57,750 miles · WV

General motors 2000 silverado truck-brake problems-owner financed repairs-rear brakes and timing belt ($1,800 dealer)-most recent front brakes-rusted rotors-retailer replaced ($200). Suspect defective materials manufactured by gm resulted in equipment failures. Dealer should be responsible to refund repair costs to consumer.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · VI · crash

All of the rotors rusted and had severe corrosion prior to my truck having even 8000 miles. Yes that # of miles is correct only 8000. I was told by other general motor truck gmc, tahoe etc similar vehicles that this is normal due to the poor quality of materials used. I have purchased new after market rotors that are not corroding as the originals did. I have kept my original rotors to remind me of gm quality for my next truck purchase which turns out to be a ford f250 2005. I really think that gm should be held responsible for the rotor problem, it is not because of our climate as I have lived in the virgin islands and have owned many different vehicles foreign and domestic and have never seen rotors deteriorate like on this 2000 silverado. The federal safety agency needs to hold chevrolet responsible they should not be able to purchase rotors from inferior venders and then blame the problem on the customers climate, I am a far ways from the northern states. I still have not had my tailgate cables replaced as the dealer never has them in stock. But they are still good. What about my 1996 chevrolet s-10 those cables have rusted and broke and are not covered under the recall.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · PA

Two complaints, same vehicle system: brakes. 1. My front brakes failed while driving @20mph thru a residential area..sailed through a stop sign but fortunately no one was at the intersection. Had to push the brake pedal all the way to the floor to get minimal stopping ability. No fluid leakage. Master cylinder level was still at 'max'; truck was towed to repair shop (procare); found both front brake lines blown due to severe rust; rear brake lines out of the differential appeared fine. Why would the brake lines rust through ??? 2. During this repair, procare stated that they found the rear rotors severely rusted and would need replaced...again! [supposedly, procare stated that other large gm vehicles (sierra, tahoe, trailblazer, suburban, etc) have the same issue with rusting rotors.] rear rotors and pads were replaced on this vehicle 11/26/2002 @19k miles due to severe rust. Front rotors and pads were replaced 9/5/2003 @26k miles due to sever rust. This vehicle is not used in any extreme conditions nor is it used for a business. Why are the rotors rusting ?? Is gm using substandard parts? Complaints to the chevy customer service number 1‑800‑222‑1020 (as in the past) are futile and useless at this point.

Filed Jul 13, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 30,000 miles · IA

Dt: the consumer stated the rotors rusted on the vehicle and ripped the brake pads off. The vehicle had 30,000 miles on it. The brakes started to squeal when the steel backing was rubbing against the rotors. The dealership would not fix the problem under warranty; it was 1 year out of warranty. The consumer had to pay for the problem himself. The manufacturer stated it was normal wear and tear for the brakes to go out at 30,000 miles. Consumer isn't exactly sure when the brakes started going bad, but it was approximately 9 months ago. This same vehicle the tailgate support cable broke on the passenger side, broke. There is a recall for this, the federal safety agency #04v129000, but his vehicle was not part of the recall. The consumer noticed that the cable was broke approximately 1-2 months ago.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · MA

Front and rear brake rotors rusting on 2000 chevy silerado 4x4. Dealer replace rear only last year. I wanted all 4 replaced then. Just had a close call with stopping distance. Inspected brakes and found rear rotor rusted completely and front inside of rotors rust.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 5,000 miles · NY

While applying the brakes, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the front rotors rusted, and needed to be replaced. *ak the brake problem was continuous front and back since 5958 miles. Chevrolet would not replace the brakes. The calipers were leaking, the security light had come on three times when the vehicle was in motion with the key, the reluctor ring/sensor was out of adjustment caused by rust, and the driveline made a clanking sound. Gm had been made aware of the problems. *sc

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · VT

Brake rotors rusted from the inside out. As result, the brakes became inoperative. *ak

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · NY

2000, chevrolet silverado k1500 truck - rear brake rotors failed at 14,000 miles on new vehicle purchase. Replaced by dealer, and failed again after only 9,000 miles. Rotors rusted from the inside of metal outward. Appears that rear brake design or rotor parts quality is defective. Normal expected life of rear brakes is typically 50,000 to 75,000 miles. Dealer confirms that gm has had problems with this model. Contacted gm customer service but to no avail at this point.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Brakes · OK

The consumer stated that parking brake did not lock. The dealer was notified. *ak there was premature wear of the parking brake. (as identified in the tsb) due to the design of the low effort pedal, the consumer did not recognize when the brake had become defective and unable to hold. The wear occurred when the brakes were not used. The redesigned clip may or may not prevent the premature wear.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Brakes · NJ

Had to have brakes replaced on 2000 chevy silverado. Rotors were rusted out. Have never had rotors rust out on a vehicle. Vehicle had only approx. 35,000 miles on it. Cost me four times as much as I expected for the brake job.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NC

Front wheels will not pull in 4wd caused by premature wear and slipping of clutch discs in front transfer case. Wearing on the clutch discs even continues while in 2wd. Soulution is an expensive overhaul of the front transfer case.