Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I purchased this vehicle new and have maintained it appropriately. Over the period I have own this vehicle, I have had to replace the parking brake system z(cable) twice because it broke. I thought it was from fair wear and tear until I reviewed the over 381 complaints about parking brake failure. I wish to be notified concerning any recall or reimbursement for repairs. My vehicle currently has 72,300 miles. The cable first broke around 35,000 miles.
Unwanted abs activation causing increased stopping distance during low speed brake applications. This is dangerous and will cause an accident when the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
I took my truck from home in CT into nyc for a follow up doctor appt. And the lines blew out on the way in and we still had to get back to CT with brake failure; had to stop 3x for brake fluid, not fun lucky I made it home alive. I cannot believe gm has not recalled this problem. Gm should make this a priority and put lives ahead of profits. I had brake replacement expenses of over $1300. 00. I have owned more than 8 trucks (about 5 gm trucks and 3 chevy suvs from 1980 to now with my current 2001 silverado. With the exception of this vehicle (silverado), never had a problem the lines rusting out.
My wife was on an errand and when she got into the truck to come home the brake peddle was soft and went to the floor before she was able to stop. She was scared and tested the brakes and found there was some so came home slowly with a plan in her mind to hit something other than another car in the case the brakes failed completely. Had this happened on the road there may have been a crash.