The rear brake rotors were pitted and throwing the brakes shoes off. The rotors and shoes were replaced. The dealership indicated that this is becoming a common problem with these vehicles.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Emergency brake on, vehicle gear in park, vehicle began to roll down hill. * bf council for consumer stated that injuries were sustained as a result of the failed brake. Consumer placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle leaving two minor children inside. The consumer noticed that the vehicle was rolling and attempted to catch the vehicle. The consumer fell and the vehicle rolled over her body. The consumer sustain severe bodily injuries. The vehicle struck a tree causing injuries and damages.
I have a 2001 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pick-up, which to my dismay needed rear brake replacement with less than 50,000 miles (90% highway miles). I was told by the service manager of the local gm dealer (hutchins chevrolet, soldotna, ak.) that this is a common problem with these vehicles due to a design flaw. Had I not been concerned over a developing squeezing noise and taken my truck in for inspection, the potential for brake failure would have been immanent. Instead of addressing the problem as a viable safety concern, they decided that a simple front mount mud- guard "may help" pro-long wear. This is simply unacceptable...this is (was) a 34,000 dollar truck with a serious design flaw that the manufacturer should be held accountable for not the consumer...brake replacement cost me $ 566.00 that I should not have been forced to take out of pocket due to their flaw.
Abs system intermittently engages at low speed (@5mph). While pulling into a parking space, the ABS engaged and I almost hit the car in the next slot. Also, while parking in front a a restaraunt, the ABS engaged and I almost drove into the lobby. I've had the speed sensors replaced at about 60k milesand today (73k miles)the hubs are being replaced.
Anti-lock brakes activating while traveling at low speeds. *bf while attempting to get gas the vehicle would not stop. As a result the consumer struck another vehicle parked at the pump refueling.
Faulty rotors on 2001 chevro silverado. I have 50,000 miles on my truck no towing or plowing. Just every day use. It appears that the rotors are severly pitted. I had to replace the brake pads at 38,000 miles originally. I've never had a vehicle wear out pads this early. I've seen other complaints on the internet about this problem but no recall notice? I've had vehicles with 100,000 miles on it with the rotors looking like new. The seem's to be a problem with the material used in these rotors. Could you let me know if there is a recall.
The rear passenger side caliper was sticking using only one side of the brake pad. As a result a grinding noise was produced. Please provide additional information.
After the vehicle reached the 30,000 mile mark vehicle experienced a soft spongy feel on the ABS brakes. Dealer stated that this experience was normal. Consumer disagreed. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Getting the vehicle to stop was difficult. *ak the braking was especially poor when carrying a heavy load in the truck. The dealer checked the brakes and indicated that nothing was wrong with the truck.
No specific events leading up to failure. 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 ext cab pickup. Abs kicks on everytime you try to stop. It occurs at low speeds on dry pavement (ex. Kicks in when pulling into parking space and it effects stopping time & distance and feels like I'm not going to stop in time before hitting the vehicle in front of me). The feeling of not being able to stop in time is a very uncomfortable feeling!! I have not had this repaired yet, but I really believe that the manufacturer should be responsible for this fix. I need to get this fixed soon, before somebody does get hurt or damage does occur.
When starting up the vehicle power steering and power brakes do not activate. The consumer started vehicle 10 minutes later and nothing happened. Twenty minutes later, consumer started vehicle and this time everything worked. This problem occurred intermittantly. *ak
The antilock brakes failed to allow vehicle to stop. Abs engaged itself on dry pavement at low speed. After trying to repeat the problem, I found it occured intermittently; and if it did it was while braking at 7 MPH. The only way to stop the vehicle in ABS "mode" is firmly press pedal to floor and allow 3 times the stopping distance. I have since removed the ABS fuse and the truck stops normally.
Intermittently while driving under 15 MPH, the consumer applied the brakes and they failed. The dealership inspected the vehicle and the technician replaced the ABS module sensor at the consumer's expense of $294.14. *ak *sc
While braking at low speeds brake pedal would be hard when depressed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. Recently the ABS control module (ecbm) failed, causing my ABS motor to run continuously (even with the key removed from the car). Upon investigation, this is a very common problem with this model truck. The dealer quoted my around $1100.00 to repair this. Given the fact that this is such a common problem, I would like to see gm recall this part. As this affects the car's ABS system, it is a serious safety issue I have no choice but to have the truck repaired, potentially with the same defective part.
Consumer was driving at approximately 55 MPH and had to apply the brakes. Heard noises coming from rear of vehicle when this happened. The rear brakes locked up. Took vehicle to an independent mechanic for repairs and was informed the rotors on the rear brakes failed to release and caused the brake pads to wear out. The dealership refused to repair. *ak the brake pads stuck on the clips and would not release from the rotors.
The consumer had the same problem as the federal safety agency campaign # 04v045000 certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore. The dealership informed the consumer that the recall did not apply to his vehicle. *jb the vehicle was just 3831 miles out of warranty, but the consumer noticed leaking during the warranty period. (brake resevior) *sc
While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. Vehicle failed to stop completely and continued to accelerate. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rear rotors needed to be replaced.
While driving at low speed and consumer applied the brakes they failed. Vehicle took longer to stop. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and technician indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by manufacturer.
Abs sensor corrosion causing ABS to activate at five miles per hour leading to brake pedal traveling to floor and loss of braking ability.
Parking brake pedal broke off while setting parking brake.
Consumer complained that two more front speed sensors had to be replaced after reporting this issue to hot line back in february, 2004 about a brake problem. Dealer was notified.
While driving at any speed ABS brakes system is under the impression the one of the wheels is locked up. When this occurs the ABS system will release the wheels due to corrosion. This problem occurred numerous times before the consumer became concerned about it. Dealer examined the vehicle, and cleaned the sensor disc on the braking system.*ak when the brakes were applied the vehicle began to slow down normally until the speed was around 5-10 MPH. When the speed was low the ABS would activate. The vehicle would slow down but not stop.
Problems with vehicle's ABS system.*mr while attempting to stop the vehicle the ABS system activated. The consumer had to press the bake pedal very hard to get the vehicle t stop. This was not the first time this problem occurred.
While driving and pulling into a parking space or stopping brakes disengaged. One occurrence resulted in a rear collision. Took vehicle to the dealer. They informed consumer that brake sensor failed. *ak
While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. This caused consumer's vehicle to collide with another vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that speed control sensor needed to be replaced and he replaced it, however the problem recurred. *ak the dealer has replaced the rotors due to rust, the pads, brake bleeder screws due to rust, the right front wheel speed sensor and the left front wheel speed sensor.
While driving between 5 to 10 MPH consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went down to the floor. Abs brakes locked up, and the vehicle slid before coming to a stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. However, the problem recurred.
During a routine inspection, the consumer was informed that their emergency brake have failed the test. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
Parking brake failure.
While the vehicle was parked the emergency brake failed. This caused the vehicle to roll down the hill and ran over the driver. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
I have a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The ABS brakes sensors failed almost causing me to rearend a vehicle. There is a service bulletin to gm dealers on cleaning or replacing the sensors. My truck only has 38,000 miles and the dealer wants $140 to repair what I think is a defect in design or location of the sensor.
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