When pressing the brake to stop nothing happens right away. Then the pedal ticks (studders) goes close to the floor and lock up.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Car parked in fast lane/no shoulder/applied brakes and slid could not steer truck/brakes locked.
Consumer stated both rear wheels locked up while traveling at highway speed of 60 MPH with speed control engaged, and the brake pedal not applied, manufacturer notified, and sent out a representative who informed dealer to replace brake power booster. *ak the consumer stated that when the brakes locked up, the brake pedal completely goes to the floor which caused an accident, the dealer said when the booster failed it created a vaccum that sucked the pedal to the floor.
I was traveling westbound on state route 262 at approximately 32 miles per hour when I encountered a stopped vehicle. I applied the brakes and the vehicle began an initial brake and then lurched forward without my releasing my foot from the brake pedal. This caused me to strike the vehicle in front of me. The air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belt properly restrain me. This caused me to strike the steering wheel with my chest and stomach. The hamilton county police office documented that the air bags and the seatbelt did not properly function. I was sited for following to close even though I feel that the brakes failed. I plan to appeal the ticket due to this reasoning in court on november 29, 2001. The safey of other owners/drivers of these vehicles is what prompted me to write. I would like to know if there have been other failures. Please send them to my e-mail address: [email protected] thanks for your time and attention with this matter.
Abs brakes, do not stop. I was going 40mph and a flock of turkey was in the road, I put on my brakes and they went to the floor. Thank god that there was no oncoming traffic. Your brakes are there to stop you, not to go to the floor and travel about another 100 feet. I know there has been alot of complaints about these brakes, and my dealer said my brakes are fine. I guess it will take people getting killed in order for someone to adress this problem. Another problem>>> I have this clucking nosie in the rear of my truck, it sounds like the rear of the truck is going to fall off. A dealer stated that the drive-shaft yolk was dry, they removed drive-shaft and lubed yolk. Problem is worse than it was before. This is a 2001 brand new truck, I should not be having all these problems.
While coming to a stop vehicle accelerated, applied brakes, but vehicle kept going. Went over a small barrier which caused vehicle to become airborne. Came down, and hit a parked vehicle. Distance travelled about 100 feet. Consumer injured back. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time.*ak
While driving the ABS brakes failed to operate, the pedal went to the floor and eventually it stopped the vehicle, the dealer turned all four rotors and serviced the calipers.
Emergency brake was not holding when engaged. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and informed dealer that emergency brake was wearing out. Consumer would like to know how could it be when it was never used. *ak gm informed consumer that this was a design problem and if the brake was replaced, the same thing would occur.
While driving 20 MPH brake and power steering pump broke. Consumer rearended another vehicle with frontal impact. Brakes did not take hold. Consumer contacted dealer, and mechanic stated brakes should not have broken.
While driving vehicle at slow speed brakes would go down to the floor.this failed to stop vehicle, and happened intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing to be done.
While driving at 10 MPH consumer applied brakes and vehicle kept rolling. Then, after roliing about 10 yards, it stopped. On 05/01/01, consumer applied brakes when coming to a stop sign, and vehicle rolled right through stop sign. Consumer took to vehicle dealer, and they said this was normal. Consumer had applied brakes too fast. Please provide any further information.
At times when applying brake pedal to make a normal stop it goes all the way to floorboard, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer stated in order to stop vehicle, consumer had to pump the brakes. Please provide any further information.
When attempting to apply brakes while hauling/pulling materials or riding brake pedal, there will suddenly be no resistance behind brake pedal, and consumer can push pedal all the way to the floor. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined operation of brakes to be normal.
Brake pedal spongy at times scince new. Dealer states pads need to brake in. With spongy pedal there is almost no braking ability.
3 times in same applied brakes hard to stop, brake pedal soft, truck did not stop very fast. On the 3rd time, I hit another vehicle. The truck should have stopped in time before hitting the vehicle. Have to push extremely hard on pedal, but truck still does not stop fast enough. Roads were dry. I feel the ABS brakes do not stop fast enough in an emergency stop.
The anti-lock brakes on my truck will often activate when going over speed bumps, minor pot-holes, or slippery surfaces (as one might expect). However, when the ABS activates, it feels like I lose 50% or more of my braking capability. I've come close to hitting objects (no people, thank goodness), when my brakes feel like they've cut out at slow speeds. When the ABS kicks in, I have learned that my stopping distance is suddenly going to be 2-3 times longer! Once activated, the anti-lock brakes don't seem to return to normal braking until the vehicle has come to a complete stop, or until I remove my foot from the brake pedal! I'm sure it's only a matter of time before this defect will cause someone's death!
Emergency brake gave way on flat ground, and subsequently ran over driver's legs. *ak emergency brake goes to the floor. The rear brakes lock up. It was hard to shift into first gear and sometimes pops out of first gear.
After driving in snow and parking vehicle brakes would not work. *ak dealer could not find any problems.
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