2003 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints

Filed Nov 23, 2003 · Brakes · 29,500 miles · AR

I purchased a 2003 chevy silverado z-71 for my job which requires many miles. The right rear inside brake pad wears faster than any of the others. I had to replace it before 30,000 miles or it would cost me a new rotor. It is my understanding that this is a recurring problem on all full size trucks.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · LA

While driving and making left or right turns steering made a noise. Also, brakes and transmission problems. Dealer notified.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Brakes · 6,345 miles · VT

Consumer stated while in reverse and depressing the brakes rear brake sensor made a loud noise.*ak while in reverse and depressing the brakes rear brake sensor makes a loud noise.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Brakes · AR

Brakes failed on trailer.*mr ( chevrolet 2500hd 2003) the consumer stated the part which was designed to gelp the electrica brakes eliminated the brakes and back up lights and prevented the use of the trailer plug and equipment. *ts

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · NE

I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado k1500 purchases in july 2003. When towing a travel trailer (approx 4,000 lbs) I have noticed what feels like a "spongy" brake pedal. Recently, I discovered that if steady, moderately heavy pressure in maintained on the brake pedal, it will slowly go down completely to the floor. Dealer service manager has similar truck with identical situation. They have no answer. Question was directed by dealer to district service rep who stated something to the effect that this is a design situation and there is no fix!!!! I suspect gm is avoiding a costly recall. However, they should know that one accident could well cost more than the recall, particularly if there is loss of life. How is one expected to remain stopped on a grade for any period of time when the brake pedal goes to the floor?

Filed Aug 28, 2003 · Brakes · 50 miles · OH

Vehicle would not stop in a reasonable distance under normal conditions; therefore, excessive forc ewas needed to stop vehicle.

Filed Aug 3, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 14,043 miles · AK

My 2003 chevrolet duramax truck that I recently purchased, sheared the driver side rear shock mount off after hitting a cut off tree stump in some tall grass. Not knowing this occurred, the following morning on 7/27/03, I went to stop at a stop sign along a busy highway in ninilchik, alaska, and had break failure. Checking, I found a sheared shock mount and with the break line attached to this bracket with a bolt, it took the break line out as well. After having my vehicle towed to hutchensons cheverolet in soldotna, alaska the repairs were made and I left. Before making it back to ninilchik, ak. I almost rear-end a vehicle because I had no breaks. Checking out the shock mount again, I find the weld had not held and broke again and takeing out the break line again. Hutchenson chevrolet refused to bolt to any other place other than where the manufacture had bolted it before. There are millions of people out there off roading not knowing this hazord exist and it does on all of the newerchevrolet trucks.