Dt: the contact stated that 2004 chevrolet silverado failed to stop and crashed into another vehicle. The speed was around 40 MPH when the driver went to apply the brakes and the ABS did not engage. The brake pedal went completely to the floor. The contact was standing up in the vehicle and mashed the brake to the floor. There was plenty time to stop, but the contact's vehicle went sliding into another vehicle. This created a chain reaction with other vehicles. The total of number of vehicle involved in the accident were four. Neither the dealership nor the manufacturer were contacted about the brake failure. A police report was taken. There is a picture of the front end of the drivers vehicle. The problem with the brakes was intermittent. The vehicle has not been checked for the brake problem by a dealership or independent party. The property damage did affect three other vehicles.*ak updated 11/29/05.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Trailer brake wiring harness. I recently purchased a trailer which required a electronic brake. After having the braking system installed by the manufacturer of the trailer I was informed of the problem with the braking harness on the vehicle. I then called the dealer for more information, they recommended I take it to another trailer dealer and have it looked at. That's when I found out that the wiring harness was only receiving 4 volts, the braking system requires 12 volts.
Abs pump motor running constant even when vehicle is off and key is out.
1) while backing up a travel trailer into my driveway, the steering wheel became impossible to turn and in addition there was no power brake function in the truck. 2) without steering or braking power the truck was impossible to drive. Had this event occurred just minutes earlier when we were traveling a narrow and winding mountain road, a major crash with lives lost could have easily occurred. 3) we have an appointment to have the truck towed to a chevy dealer on september 26. I understand that a recall involving this problem was to be initiated last february, but we have had no notification even though we are the original owners of the truck and live at the same address as when the truck was purchased new.
Dt: parking brake would stay engaged but would not prevent vehicle from rolling. When the parking brake was in place the vehicle would still roll as if the parking brake was not engaged. Received a recall notice concerning the parking brake. Took vehicle to a dealer for recall repairs. Dealer completed the recall repairs. However, the parking brake issue has not been remedied. The parking brake will still allow the vehicle to roll. Consumer has not contacted chevrolet manufacturer. Contacted dealership, who said this was a design problem ,and the parking brake would not hold a heavy duty pickup, and there was nothing else they could do. , no further repairs. This vehicle was purchased for a government contract.*ak the consumer was told by the dealer that the parking brake is too small for this pickup and that the consumer should not trust it to hold the vehicle in place.
Dt: in january 2005 the consumer's husband was driving at 30 MPH when the brakes and steering locked up. In january 2005 there was a light snow . The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic and found out that the brakes were corroded. The vehicle had a little under 20,000 miles on it. On august 31, 2005 the same thing happened and it was wet outside. The air bags did not deploy. There was no for warning. *ak
I had the following problem with my 1999 silverado as well: while driving my 2004 silverado down rt. 128 in ma. At rate of speed of about 45 MPH the person in front of me approximately 75 feet (?) stopped suddenly. There was plenty of distance to stop. If I was driving my 1968 dodge dart with 1 brake and bald tires I could have stopped. However, while driving the 2004 modern computer controlled vehicle, the truck failed to stop and I rear-ended the driver in front of me. The air bag was not deployed because of the slow rate of speed. The reason the truck failed is because ABS would not stop the tires because the road was rough like a wash board. The truck just kept rolling forward at a slow rate and I could not turn off due to the guardrail and traffic to my right. I watched my new truck slowly hit the person in front of me. They were driving a nissan that just got a scratch on it. My chevy silverado heavy duty 2500 fell apart on the highway. The entire front end of body parts were on the ground. I now have a giant insurance rate that I am disputing. There has to be a stop to these ABS. How did I make it 38 years without helmets and ABS. This is getting ridiculous.
2004 chevrolet silverado accelerator got stuck on start up, caused rollover. One person injured. Total loss of the vehicle. Also was having problems with the brakes not stopping the vehicle. Had it in twice for the brakes, dealership told me that this is the way there suppose to be. I kept on complaining that these brakes were not right. Example: when I tried to stop at a red light the vehicle kept on rolling, and I would yell stop, stop. I also had problems with the brake pedal dropping an inch while stopped at red lights. This was a bran new vehicle.
Traffic came to quick stop I did a rapid push on the brake pedal and nothing happened no brake lock at all and rear ended the person in front of me, causing major damage to front of my vehicle and my air bag did not even deploy.
Dt: 2004 chevy silevraldo that has 10,700 miles that is experiencing brake problems. The truck is currently at dealer for repair. The first instance occurred at about 1,000 miles. The issue is at low speeds such as being at an intersection or red light and when brake pressure is applied -it goes all the way to floor. There is an increased stopping distance at low speeds. No sounds or noises when this occurs. This happens under any circumstances such as wet or dry conditions. Occasionaly when turning to the left and applying brake pressure there is a grinding noise but suspects this may be due to the tire. Currently truck is in shop for the second time awaiting inspection of the brakes. The first incident was noted as normal by dealer even though consumer thought this was a safety issue. No repairs were made the first time. Nm
Dt: a 2004 2500 hd chevrolet truck hit consumer's son in ford ranger. The chevrolet momentarily stopped, and then hit consumer's son with a light impact. Recall id 05v043000 was issued on brake problems & difficult steering. The tie rod end broke, and it appeared they were not well built to break with only a light impact. Consumer filed a complaint with chevrolet. The chevrolet driver sustained chest problems and heart racing from the accident.
In june, 2004, mr. Wold began experiencing mechanical problems his 2004 chevy silverado truck. To begin with, the ABS brake light in the new silverado came on and intermittently stayed on. In july of 2004, mr. Wold took truck for servicing at riverside auto center in bonners ferry, idaho for investigation of this problem with no success. In early december 2004, the ABS light continued to come on and the brakes were now not functioning properly. The first time that the brakes on the truck failed, mr. Wold was exiting his driveway. Fortunately, the surface was fairly flat and mr. Wold was able to coast to a stop. After examining the truck for any outward signs of brake failure, mr. Wold took the vehicle in for servicing. The second time that the brakes failed on the 2004 silverado, the situation was a serious threat to life and property. Mr. Wold was pulling a four (4) horse trailer and coming down a hill towards the town of bonners ferry. The speed limit on this particular grade decreases from 60 to 45 and then again, to 35. As mr. Wold began to brake from 45 to 35, once again the brake pedal was pushed all the way to the floor and there was no response. Luckily, it was a sunday afternoon and there was little traffic on the road. As mr. Wold frantically rolled through a bypass through the town of bonners ferry, he attempted to engage the brakes again, and fortunately, they engaged after he had illegally and unsafely rolled through the middle of a bypass through town. Again, mr. Wold took the vehicle in for servicing and repair. The last, frightening episode of brake failure occurred in the evening, after mr. Wold was driving home from work. Again, as he decelerated and lightly applied his brakes while coming into town, the brakes were non responsive. After this last episode, mr. Wold doubted the safety of the brakes on his new truck and feared that the brakes would not function properly and kill him or somebody else.
While pulling inside of the garage the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle stopped by hitting the house wall. The braking before the crash caused the ABS and the engine lights to appear on the dashboard which remained on. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated.
1. I observered on 3 occassions intermittent low speed braking problems. I took the vehicle to the dealer on 23may05 and they found nothing wrong. 2. While parked and idling the vehicle on 11jun05, there was a loud bang noise from under the hood. A part of the braking sytem from under the hood looks like it seperated under pressure from the rest of the master cylinder. This resulted in loss off most brake fluid. 3. Vehicle was towed to shop, but repairs will not commence till 13jun05.
Brakes failed while approaching intersection causing vehicle to come to stop in the middle of intersection. Applied brakes lightly while approaching the intersection, and when appling brakes harder, to come to complete stop, they went to the floor, causing vehicle to roll into intersection before stopping almost being broadsided. My wife had the same failure on two other occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the brakes feeling spongy on two other occasions and we were told ,"the brakes are working normal" after the near accident on 6/7/05 it was taken to the dealer again and I was told by the service manager that they would bleed the brakes and that they would contact gm about the problem . The service manager told me to get rid of the truck as the brakes could not be repaired. I filed a claim with gm that evening and they got back to me on 6/10/05 saying there was nothing they would do to fix the problem.
Dt: the truck stops and has no power brakes or steering control. When it comes to a final stop it cannot be restarted. The computer light comes on, stating service brake booster failed. Once consumer waited about five minutes before truck restarted.
Dt: not had a brake problem until applied brake pressure. While driving home saw road construction and hit brakes and slid to what seemed a long way. Felt there was extended stopping distance. This was the first incident of this type. This did result in an accident, striking vehicle in front. No repairs. One person died as a result of this accident. Consumer felt brakes contributed to this accident.
2004 chevrolet silverado rear rotors and disc pads found to be defective.*mr one year after initial vehicle inspection the technician determined that the pads were bad and the rotors were rusted and pitted. The truck only had 15900 miles at the time of the inspection.
When brakes are applied the pedal descends to the floor with minimum response. Brakes lose reaction time when pedal is depressed. Dealer tested the brakes and stated that the brakes were normal. Also, dealership tried other vehicles on the lot, and all the brakes reacted the same. *ak *bf
2004 chevy silverado ls ext. Cab 1500 4x4. Brake pedal going to floor board when applying brakes. Must pump brake pedal to be able to stop. Has happened 12 to 15 times since I took delivery 12/20/03. Have taken to dealer 2 times and of course did not show up when they test drove it. Service manager said not to pump the brake pedal because of the antilock brakes, they are suppose to act and stop the truck. Told service manager truck is still rolling with pedal to the floor and if you don't pump them you will not stop and probably be involved in accident. I did not feel any antilock action, pulsations. Also have seen same problems and complaints on the internet with chevy and gmc pickups. Seems to actup more on cold and damp days. Contacted brian landin at customer relations in detroit. He said don't beleave anything you see on the internet. We had 3way conversation with service manager at dealership and brian pretty much agreed with his service manager. [if it ain't broke , don't fix it] I tow a 21ft. Boat with surge brakes and must have good brakes on the tow vehicle or you don't stop. He told me to stop being so paranoid and to contact my service manager if I have further problems. I told him that if I have an accident, my lawyer will be in contact with him. It was left at that point. I see that chevy and gmc are calling back 1999 to 2002 pickups and SUV's for brake problems. Could this be inherited problem with all there trucks , seeing that they completely revamped their brake system for the 2005 year. If you have any answers to this problem or fixes, please contact me. Seems to me that there is some problem with the master cylinder? Thankyou, roland torok ps: milage is 17,400
Contact states: while driving approximately 35 MPH vehicle in front slammed on brakes when driver tried to stop and missed that vehicle, but brakes failed, causing an accident. Afterwards brakes worked, but sustained $ 2,700 worth of damage. Repair work was being done today.
Death was the result of a crash involving a 2004 silverado truck, dually. My son, gene, deceased owner, was returning home when truck skidded and rolled over at least twice, killing him. I think there may have been a problem with the brakes or power steering, but am not sure how to proceed with this. I hope you can help in some way. Gene's work was on the road, and he lived on the road. Although alcohol was a factor in the crash , his mother spoke to him within the hour of his death and he did not seem very intoxicated.
Driving down the road and felt my brakes shutter than heard a whirring noise and lights started coming on saying my antilock bracks needed service. Was told that my truck needed a new antilock pumpand that it was out of warranty by 3000 miles nothing was done up to this point
Consumer's vehicle was involved in two collisions caused by brake failure. The first collision involved a vehicle making a u turn and consumer's vehicle traveling 40 MPH was unable to stop and stroke the other vehicle. During the second collision consumer's vehicle was traveling at 35 MPH, was unable to stop, and collided with another vehicle. Consumer contacted the manufacturer involving an upcoming recall, and was told that notification will take place in two-three weeks.
On three separate occasions while applying the brake pedal it went to the floor. The vehicle failed to stop. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. *ak the ABS/brake light stayed on, there was an intermittent rattle in the flywheel, the consumer stated that the clutch has no "throw." *sc
While braking at 40 MPH the brakes failed intermittently, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Tailgate problem, drivers seat failure,cruise control failure, declining brake effectiveness,water leaking in drivers door,electrical failure in radio,power mirrors. Owner returned truck to bank for vol.repo.feeling this truck was becoming more unsafe to drive, this among other circumstances.
05v043000/hydraulic brake bosch. The consumer is experiencing a problem with the brakes and steering. The consumer stated that when driving and applying the brake, the vehicle lost power steering. The brake does not return to its normal position after the brake has been released causing the vehicle to lose power steering. Owner took the vehicle back to the dealer and was told that because they can not duplicate the problem they will not do anything. Also the owner contacted the manufacturer and was told that there are no recalls on this vehicle, what so ever. Provide further details.
Recall # 05 v 043 000/bos/hydro booster/hydraulic brake: consumer is reporting that while driving at highway speeds the brake booster pressure accumulator blew off the vehicle. Consumer was able to bring the vehicle to a stop. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic confirmed that the brake accumulator needed to be replaced.
While driving 55 MPH and attempting to stop the brake pedal went to the floor and the brake service light came on . Please provide additional information.
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