Have had nothing but problems with this truck. All the brake lines are rusted and need replaced....really. Gm you need to step up and correct this problem before somebody really gets hurt.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Total brake failure. The cause of the failure was the failure of both lines from the master cylinder to the ABS ehcu where they are unprotected from wheel spray adjacent to the wheel speed sensor anchor point just inboard and slightly aft of the left front wheel directly below the master cylinder. Upon inspection it was clear that the line closest to the left front wheel failed first and that the other line failed a split second later due to the burst pressure torque moment created by the first line failure. Up until may 14th the truck remained stationary in the driveway but is now undergoing total brake line replacement. During this task it has become evident that the lines have corroded to the point of failure in many places but the problem seems concentrated on the left side of the vehicle from the front bumper to the rear axle. The only line not in this area is the right front brake line which is in reasonable condition except where it passes along the left side to the ABS ehcu. In many places the lines can be broken by hand using the action of breaking a stick by hand. In some cases this caused the line to break in multiple pieces. Any thoughts that this is anything but a material quality issue are senseless. This truck has been plagued with material quality issues, specifically rusting of metal. Parts that have been replaced are tail gate cables (recalled) window regulator cables, wheel speed sensor cleaning procedure due to rust ( even though this truck is not covered by the recall) front and rear brake rotors fell apart with sheets of metal delaminating from their surface and wheels have severe rust requiring their replacement. The fuel lines on the truck, bearing a few small spots, remain in like new condition as they run along the frame rail adjacent to the brake lines that are failing apart from corrosion.
Was driving home in my occasional-use 2001 chevy silverado. Brakes became very soft, so I drove extremely slow. Finally lost brakes completely upon pulling back into home driveway. Hydraulic fluid leak was evident at a rusted-through brake line, between brake distribution module and rear axle. Entire brake line system needs immediate replacement. The amount of corrosion that has appeared on the brake lines is actually pretty frightening. It's hard to believe entire families are driving around ny and new england with these rusted out brake systems. Bought the truck as a used vehicle in 2009, and the under-frame looked acceptable at the time. A warm adirondack winter seems to have left us with a lot of saltwater on the roads, which seemed to cause worse than normal corrosion. I can understand an eleven year old new england truck being rusty - but the brake lines should never corrode - and yet, the brake lines seem to be the rustiest part on this gm truck. There needs to be higher standards for brake lines. Cheap, uncoated steel is unacceptable with modern, safe engineering standards.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact was driving 15 MPH and applied the brakes when the brake line ruptured. The contact had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the brake line replaced. The contact stated that the failure was the third occurrence of the brake lines rupturing while driving. The failure mileage was 135,251. ...update 01/20/12 *bf updated 02/27/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving 9 MPH, the contact applied pressure to the brakes when the anti lock brake system activated and the brake pedal went to the floorboard abnormally. The system was able to reset independently without activation and she was able to drive normally. The dealer was not notified and the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current and the failure mileages were 200,000.
Brake lines and fuel line on driver side rail rusted out causing my brakes to fail while driving on my street almost hitting kid on bike.
Multiple brake problems; caliber failures, loss of fluid, destroyed rotors and pads, etc. Due to failing brake lines.
The brake pedal went to the floorboard, when I applied the brakes. I drove the vehicle off of the road, so I would not hit an occupied vehicle. I had two brake investigations completed and both investigations found a brake line failure near the ABS control module.
Antilock brakes kicking in at low speed, causing a near crash. There is a recall for speed sensors for 99-02 chevy silverados, but when I call gm I am told that there are no outstanding recalls on my truck even though it is a 2001 silverado.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving at different speeds the contact noticed the brakes were not engaging properly. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanics stated the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where some of the brake pads and rotors were replaced. The contact stated the brake lines were not replaced although they were corroding. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving 35 MPH, the contact stated that he applied pressure to the brakes yet the vehicle continued to accelerate. He later discovered that the brake lines were rusted and replaced several of the brake lines. He was unable to repair all lines because it would require him to remove the entire bed of the vehicle. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure. The current mileage was 69,720 and the failure mileage was 69,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/04/11
Two recalls issued for the above vehicle for the hydraulic anti-lock brake system unwanted activation #05v379000 and emergency brake system #05v161000. We have both issues occurred on vehicle. Phoned chevrolet dealership and told VIN # was not on list so we had to just deal with it. The federal safety agency national recall states to phone dealership immediately if issue occurs this is a safety issue we feel chevrolet should correct at no cost to us due to chevy failure.
I own a 2001 chevy silverado 1500 4wd. I am the original owner and have garaged the vehicle from the beginning. Today my wife was driving the truck and all of a sudden she applied the brake and it depressed to the floor with minimal stopping power. Fortunately she was able to get it home. Upon inspection, under the driver's side of the vehicle where the bed meets the cab, there was brake fluid leaking from a line. It appears the line is corroded and after looking more closely, it seems there is rust throughout the brake lines. Fortunately, this didn't occur at highway speeds which could have had a catastrophic outcome. I am now stuck with a vehicle that is inoperable and needs immediate repair. I will be calling my local dealer in order to determine my options.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the brakes began to feel spongy when depressed. The contact was taking the vehicle to the dealer when the brakes failed completely and he had to utilize the emergency brakes to stop the vehicle. When arriving at the dealer, the contact discovered a large puddle of brake fluid on the ground under the vehicle. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the brake lines were severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 139,000.
I lost the brakes on my 2001 chevy silverado, when leaving my home. Once I was finally able to stop the truck, all of the brake fluid leaking out. When the mechanic inspected it they said all the brake lines were corroded & badly rusted that both the front & the back brake lines had to be replaced. They, of course, no longer make the brake lines for this truck so they had to be hand made. Very expensive. Luckily this happened in the driveway. On the road or highway it could have been tragic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated while applying the brakes in his driveway at low, unknown speeds, and the brake pedal fell farther into the floorboard than normal. The contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the brake line exhibited severe rust, a hole and there was brake fluid leaking from the brake line. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact purchased a new brake line from an auto parts store and performed the repair himself. The contact was a certified mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 81,326.
Sudden loss of brakes on 2001 chevy silverado 1500. Thankfully happened in the driveway and not on the road. All brake lines were badly rusted, fluid was leaking from a group of lines to the hcu. Removed all rusted brake lines and brake components.
The ABS and parking brake lights come on at random. There is noise from the front tires when you make a turn, the brakes I would assume. The brake pad have been changed. The gas light flips back and forth from full to empty, have to use the mileage to know when to get gas. And the gas pedal sticks, not good in traffic.
103,000 miles on 2001 chevy. Silverado p/u, 4th time that brakes need to be replaced, anti lock noise was constant since taking delivery from dealer. Was told this was normal sound. I don't think so. Many close calls for rear end collisions which would have been my fault esp. At speeds as low as 30 MPH. Just found out that there may be a problem. Also, antifreeze complaint with smell. Smell makes us nauseous .faucet -running sound coming from just below dash but under hood, paid dealer to fix twice, went back to gm dealer to try and remedy for the third time since it was still under the shops warranty and of course no longer in business. Last complaint, daytime running lamps need to be replaced all the time. Replaced one day, less than 48 hours later, need to be replace again. Rusted from water in headlamp.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the anti-brake warning light illuminated periodically. As of april 2, 2010, the ABS light would not turn off. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 84,000.
2001 silverado brake lines completely rusted-brakes went to floor. Looked up chevy truck brakes online and found an astonishing amount of people with the same problem. Someone is going to get killed! Here's the link to numerous complaints http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/gm_silverado_brakes.html.
While moving at slow speed in stop and go traffic, sometimes without any warning brakes will not stop truck. When pedal is released and stepped on again pedal is hard and there are no brakes period after a few seconds brakes will come back and stop the vehicle. Also on dry pavement at speeds under 5 miles per hour while applying steady pressure on brake pedal anti-lock brakes engage when there is no wheel slippage. If the car in front of you stops suddenly and you step on the brakes in a panic stop you may or may not have brakes. Vehicle in question has less than 40,000 miles and other than recall for the brakes has had nothing done to the brakes. It has been doing this for the last 2 years. The brake pads have been examined by myself and are worn very little. After I took the truck in brake recall, I have often wondered if the dealer in kentucky did anything to the brakes at all. Brakes on this vehicle have gradually gotten worse over time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 5 to 10 MPH on normal road conditions and applying the brakes, the anti-lock brake system intermittently activated. An authorized dealer stated that the failure was caused by the ABS speed sensor. The federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti lock was related to the failure; however, the recall remedy was insufficient and does not address the defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 101,531.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact noticed that his vehicle was experiencing the same failures as stated in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. Whenever pressure was applied to the brake pedal, there was a low power response. The contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would slow down. In addition, the stopping distance increased. The failure would occur at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that the front and rear brakes were defective. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure. The failure still persists. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 66,758. Updated 09/01/09
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock); however, the contact is now experiencing the failures listed in the recall notice. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 59,000. Updated 11/17/08 *bf updated 11/18/08.
2001 chevy silverado. No brakes at low speeds. There was a recall and truck was serviced by previous owner, obviously the parts keep corroding and chevy says they only fix once. My mechanic removed speed sensor and cleaned, but I am having him replace w/ new. To be safe. Truck cannot be driven at low speeds safely. Recall # gm 05068.
When coming to a full stop,speed less than 10 MPH. Could not stop, and sounded like brake shoes needed replaced. After replacing shoes, still same sound. More work on brakes, no improvement still. Then talked to muffler brothers, franklin ohio. Also gas gage acting up.
2001 silverado. On going brake failures. Low speeds 0-35, and at 45 and up. Has been an on going battle since new.
My silverado's brakes are vibrating and failing to stop ,again ! Both front wheel sensors were replaced,per g. M.'s recall. Also I have replaced all four brake rotors at my own expense. This failure to stop has nearly caused two accidents. On one occasion the vehicle only stopped after running into a chain stretched across a driveway,this resulted in some minor damage to the front grill. I temporarily disabled the anti-lock brake system by removing the fuse, but this disables the cruise control as well. It is very much a matter of safety that the truck stops when it is supposed to.
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