2001 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems

Filed Nov 20, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 81,000 miles · MN · crash

1. No warning 2. Abs kick in at low speed and little to no braking is result in forward and reverse, inconsistently occurring 3. Dealer replaced front hub #15233111

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Suspension · 76,500 miles · GA

Left front wheel bearing failed with only 76000 miles on vehicle.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 89,800 miles · PA

Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. The rear backing plates that hold the back rotors in place were completely rusted and had to be replaced. The consumer contacted the dealership, and they gave him the number to gmc. The consumer then contacted gmc, and they accepted the complaint and said that they would see if they could do anything to help. Gmc called the consumer back a couple days later and stated that they could not do anything. There were no accidents. The consumer recently received a recall on the front hub bearing assembly and wheel speed sensor. *ak (11/29/05)

Filed May 4, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 80,000 miles · WV

Contact states: 2001, chevrolet silverado. Having problems with the anti-lock brakes. When driving 40-50 MPH everything seems fine, but once the car comes almost to a complete stop while traveling 5-10 MPH the brake fail. Happens in any road condition. The first time it happened the car was taken to the dealer, and they said it was the wheel assembly ,and fixed the brakes. Currently, , it happened again, but the car has not been taken to the dealer yet. No warnings prior to or after the failure.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Suspension · 37,400 miles · NC

Consumer heard a popping sound from the front of the vehicle when turning either left or right. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed May 6, 2004 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · CA

While driving consumer stated that the front end was causing the steering to pull to the right. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · 13,210 miles · CA

Front tire prematurely worn on one side dealer replaced rack &pinion ,steering gear that was leaking dealer set toe refused to do full alignment.rotated tires.at18,100 front tire again worn on one side different dealer installed another remanufactured rack & pinion,steering gear an did a full alignment . Vehicle then had slight vibration transmitted through steering wheel when taken back next day dealer said tires needed replaiced .

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 24,000 miles · TN

Power assist steering faded to nothing while driving. Dealer replaced major front suspension components, including tires, but the steering failure still persisted. The cause of the failure had not been determined. Manufacture rwas not claiming any responsibility at this time.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 300 miles · WI

While driving at any speed the vehicle drifted to the left and right. The owner made contact with the dealer multiple times, however the problem still existed. *nlm the vehicle pulled to the right and left while in motion. The right wiper did not clean the windshield. There was a rattle noise which had come from the dash area on the left side while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer found four missing bolts under the steering. Due to the vehicle going to the left, the front calipers were removed, to check movement, the rear drums for dragging, binding, adjust and reassemble. *scc

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Suspension, Tires · 17,000 miles · NY

While driving at highway speeds the vehicle started to shake severely which made it difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealership and the consumer was informed by the mechanic that all four(4) tires were out of round and would need to be replaced.