1) brakes activating anti-skid when braking at low speeds with extremely unpredictable stopping !!!!!!! 2) brakes failed to stop vehicle four times: in garage, in parking lot, in work place parking lot and at intersection. 3) taken to harold chevrolet 10/14/05 to have checked out and repaired. Found out there was a campaign for this problem. Harold inspected and cleaned the front wheel speed sensors and mounting surfaces. On 10/17/05 brakes failed again even after having taken the vehicle in for repair. Vehicle did not stop at intersection!!!! Took vehicle back to harold. As a good will jester they replaced one right hub and speed sensor assembly for our safe driving. Received a recall letter upon returning home 10/17/05.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Dt: the contact received recall 5v379000 concerning the ABS sensors on 2001 chevrolet silverado on 10-17-05. The contact had the rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced in december 2004 at a cost of $300.00. The truck had approximately 42,000 miles on it. The brake shop service man told the contact the rear brakes had not reached the sensors at the time he had them replaced in 12-2004. The contact talked to a dealer, who told him they would honor the part of the recall about the cleaning of the sensors. The contact would like to be reimbursed for the $300.00 he paid back in 12-04.
I have a 2001 chevy 2500hd truck with the parking brake problem. I notice by this web site that I'm not the only one. Since I have a automatic transmission, it isn't covered under the recall. (#05v161000) I contacted my local dealer about the problem and they told me they won't touch it. They would touch it for about $1000.00. Chevy knows they have a problem with this system, why don't they make it right with the persons that prefers chevy products. As of date below, I have a parking brake that is non-functional, even though it hasn't caused a crash, it is only a matter of time.
Antilock brakes engaged without warning and required excessive pedal pressure and/or release re-engage to stop vehicle at slow speed. Critical to stop at slow speed since steep driveway enters busy local college traffic and is blind until very end of driveway. There were several instances when unable to stop until front of vehicle was extended into the path of oncoming vehicles. Right hub and wheel speed sensor was replaced under warranty. Left side hub and wheel speed sensor was replaced the following year at my expense when it failed in the same manner. The dealer did not show me the parts or offer any sort od extended coverage. Both should have been replaced together. I am unaware if during the replacement procedure any procedures were taken to prevent this from recurring in the future.
Antilock brakes engage at low speeds on dry pavement. Vehicle speed about 5 MPH, ABS engages, vehicle stopping distance increases.
On several occasions, my chevy silverado almost failed to stop at slow speeds because the ABS was engaging on dry pavement. Approx 12 times it almost caused me to crash in parking lots.
Dt: the contact stated there a recall o5v279000 on the year, make and model of this car regarding the ABS system. He owns a 2001 1500 chevrolet silverado. The ABS kicked in at low speeds of 4-11 MPH. He noticed this happening in april 2005. The contact's state of kentucky was not included in the recall. He had to pay $434.94 for the part and the labor to fix the brakes. He felt the state of kentucky should be included in this recall. *ak updated 11/15/2005.
Dt: on september 26, 2005 the ABS system locked on and the brakes pulsated when going under 10 MPH. When slowing down the consumer had to increase the stopping distance, and one could hear the ABS brakes kicking in. This happened every time while driving the vehicle and was getting worse. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they said that there was a recall but this vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer had an appointment for october 12, 2005 for them to check the brakes because the consumer could not drive the vehicle like this. The consumer had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and they determined that the sensors on the brakes rusted from the salt on the highways. *ak (11/23/05)
Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. The consumer received recall # 05v161000/gm recall #05042 from the federal safety agency website. The emergency brake was not working. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be inspected, the consumer paid for the inspection. The consumer had the vehicle for a couple of months. The consumer felt that gmc should cover the cost for having the emergency brake fixed. *sc.
My 2001 silverado sat unused for about one month. After that every time I would come to a stop the anti-lock brakes would engage at about five miles an hour. This caused me to almost have more then couple of miner crashes. The light for the anti-lock brakes did not come on at any time to indicate a problem until I pulled the fuse out to prevent the brakes from not stopping the truck. I took the truck in to a shop and had them look at the anti-lock brake system. They found rust around the sensors on the front two wheels pulled the sensors off and cleaned the rust off put the sensors back on. I have not had a problem with the anti-lock brakes going off since.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The ABS kicks in at a low speed. The contact lives in wisconsin which was not included in recall 05v379000, concerning the ABS brakes. The contact experienced the problem with the brakes for a month when he had the sensors cleaned. This helped the problem. *sc .
Dt:the emergency brake prematurely failed. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because the emergency brake would not hold when the vehicle was parked on a hill. When using the brake it would make a metal on metal type noise. The dealer repaired the emergency brake shoes, and serviced the inner drum of the rear rotors. The vehicle only had 43,576 miles when this occured. It was repaired on august 30, 2005. There is service bulletin # 020526002 for the same thing.*ak
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact received a recall letter on july 2005 and he took the vehicle to the dealership for repairs. The dealership charged him t for fixing the vehicle. He spoke with the manufacturer, and they told him that they would have to go along with what the dealership said. The recall was for a conduct condition between the brake shoes and the brake drums , and was only on the manual transmission. The dealership was charging him for new brake drums. The dealership still was working on the vehicle and was going to fix it, but it would cost the contact a little over a $1000 for the repairs. *ak
Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado ton pick up. The anti- lock braking system failed. While driving and coming a stop sign or light and pressing on the brakes there is a chatter on the brake pedal or grinding noise from the vehicle. The vehicle will not stop right away, it takes a few seconds more than usual to stop. Sometimes when pushing the brakes it is harder to push the pedal down, this only happens at a slow stopping speed. This doesn't happen when you are traveling at higher speeds. Took vehicle to dealership and they said was the anti lock braking system would take at least 3 hours to fix and would cost $600.00.*ak the rotors were warped and the brake pads were worn. The doors locked on their own and the seats moved forward on their on.
2001 chevrolet silverado developed problems with the brake system.*mr the consumer stated the brakes were not stable. During a slow stop there was a strange noise and the pedal went to the floor. The dealer informed the consumer that the valve in the anti-lock brake system was being by passed.
[5] major problems chevrolet silverado z71 extended cab 4 door lt 350cu.in 5.7 liter. This truck came with the tow haul equip. And was sold with improper tires for the use described. Tires where firestone 245/75-16. Steeltex a/t #108/104r m/s new vehicle sticker also. To me. This fraud #2) next failure: lost all braking going down a slight grade. Brake pedal went flat to the floor. I released pressure. Pushed again. Down to the floor but with pulsing felt through pedal. Released again same ...used both legs on one brake pedal other on parking brake. Engine shaking during this. Approx. Stopping distance 600-700-yards.! Informed dealer when next service due at 15.000mi. No comment no issue #3) next failure: gm crap exhaust system manifold cracked in two@17,156mi. And converter blockage due to breakage of manifold fragments. #4) next failure: same as #2 above. Breaking loss for brief 90-200 seconds. Enough time to be seriously injured or cause one. 17,982.47 mi #5) 20 mi round trip on way home on freeway sudden decrease in speed and the RPM gauge is at 6,000 RPM it does not go any higher. Then it grabbed and sped way up. Let off gas and sling shot type erratic speeds with same pressure on gas next pedal. Same [xxx] time. I will never reach that space in time or miles before this unreliable defect laiden poorly designed piece of shody merchandise kills me or someone else. The service dept wants me to authorize take down of transmission and dissemble the unit and said needed to notify gm. Also they mentioned 66,790. Is this a form or a charge?. I called them back only to get a recording . I said (my exact words) I authorize gm/ dealer to repair this vehicle now at their cost and deliver it asap. Come monday this will be 4 days no truck. This will force me to use very harsh civil complaints for these interruptions. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado, extended cab. The contact stated that when using the braking system had to press on the brake pedal three times to get the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The first time when the contact pressed on the brake pedal it was completely hard and would not stop the vehicle, the second time the pedal was depressed it pulsated. The third time when applying the brakes it allowed the vehicle to abruptly stop as if the contact was panic braking. The contact contacted the manufacturer. They told him to contact a local service dealer to have the vehicle inspected to see if it was the same problem as stated in the recall. Then, they would consider repairing the vehicle. There is a recall on the year, make, and model of vehicle, but the consumer does not live in the salt belt states. The contact lives approximately 30 miles or less to the state line that separates west virginia, which is included in the recall, and virginia, the state in which the consumer lives in.
Problems with the brake pedal and ABS system. Every time I am driving the vehicle on a flat surface everything is fine but if is a rough surface the brake pedal will go down to the floor and it won't stop or when applying brakes on a rough surface, the brakes seem to skip and grind and not stop for 10 - 15 seconds.
While coming over a bridge approaching a light in the left turn lane, the light went from green to red. The road was somewhat bumpy at the light. I was doing less than 10 miles an hour. I applied the brakes and the ABS engaged violently. It felt like the pedal was pushing back at me. The truck was unable to stop and I had to veer into the right lane to avoid a head-on collision with oncoming traffic. The truck would not stop despite pressing very hard on the brakes. I ran the red light and pulled over.
The emergency brake does not work. Our truck is only at 47k miles and we have never used the emergency brake - we have never needed to. We are now trying to sell it and I'm finding that this is a common problem with many of these trucks. Http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/forums/topic.ten?id=80364 this website has a list of people that have had the same problem with less miles than ours.
The parking brake on my 2001 chevrolet silverado failed and it was brought to my attention during an inspection in february 2004. The truck failed inspection due to the parking brake being ineffective. The inspector was able to accelerate slightly and easily move the vehicle while the parking brake was activated. I live in texas where the parking brake is not necessary on a regular basis. Therefore, I feel there is no reason for failure other than manufacturer defect. I had the first of two repairs done at lawrence marshall chevrolet in hempstead, tx. The other repair was done by a private mechanic. I sold the vehicle in may 2005.
As an owner of a silverado I was glad to hear about the recall due to failure of the ABS system. However it was a let down to learn wisconsin trucks are not included. I have already replaced half of the sensors and need to replace the rest. I feel my truck is unsafe because of the brakes not responding as quickly as needed. I will have to replace the rotors this fall because they have rusted through. The dealer says it's because I park it outside. This has been one of the most disappointing vehicles I have ever owned.
My vehicle, a 2001 chevrolet silverado truck, k1500, has had the anti-lock brake light coming off and on for several weeks. On 70-07-05 I took it to a chevy dealer who said it needed a new anti-lock sensor. Now I read where this model has been recalled, but not in my state! I did not spend the $500.00 to have a new sensor put in and now feel that because gm knows it is defective, my vehicle should be included in the recall before I have an accident because of it. It seems only right that vehicles that exhibit the fault and the company knows about it, they should be the ones to fix it! I'd like to know what I should do now? Thank you.
We have a 2001 chevy silverado pick-up. Last week we were informed that it needs a new brake job because of the salt corrosion being thrown into the brake pads and a problem with the ABS sensor. Of course this will cost $600. Now I see on the internet that there is a recall for this problem for part of the country, but not colorado. Why do they get their trucks fixed when colorado has just as much dirt and salt on the roads from our winters of snow? The safety of my family should count, too. It should not take an accident to fix this!!!! And I should not have to pay to have this repaired, when they know there is already a problem and they are fixing it in some parts of the country.
Ever since I purchased the pickup the brakes have been somewhat substandard. The pedal will go to the floor if you hold it down such as at a stop light or when trying to brake a trailer. On numerous occasions I have nearly run a stop light or have actually went through a intersection that I had intended to slow down to turn or yield to oncoming traffic. Last week, I nearly put it into the river when I launched my boat, if I hadn't been thinking or had I panicked, it would have happened. Instead I put it in drive and was able to use the engine to stop me, this is definitely not good on the drive train. I have bled the brake system, changed the fluid, replaced the pads (rear pads were completely gone, front were like new)the pickup still doesn't stop properly. I don't drive it as much as I would like due to this problem.
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. There is an open the federal safety agency investigation, pe05020. Contact knows several other people with this same type of brake problem. The anti lock brakes work sometimes. Contact has to press and release to have brake pressure.
Dt: the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The consumer was involved in a collision due to ABS brake failure. The consumer hit a brick wall. There was an open the federal safety agency investigation, pe05020. The consumer knew several other people with this same type of brake problem . This will cost him $900 dollars for repairs, and he did not have the money to pay that much for parts and repairs. Therefore, he needed to be included in the investigation. The dealer said to either fix it or to pull the fuse out. This was the first time he had this problem, and he just got a recall notice for the parking brake today.*ak
At slow speeds the ABS engage when they aren't supposed to
Dt: the caller states at low speeds the ABS kicks in and vehicle will not stop. This happens almost every time he is slowing down. Dealer said to bring vehicle in, but they have not heard of the problem. Manufacturer says there is no recall. Caller had some close calls.
2001 chevy silverado ABS not working properly. Had brakes replaced now brake light will not go out. Brakes pull to the right when applied and take along time to come to a stop. Afraid of getting into an accident due to failure of brakes stopping truck. Sometimes they do not want to work at all. Something needs to be done about this on going problem before someone gets seriously hurt.
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