Brake Disc Problems of Chevrolet C3500

Chevrolet C3500 owners have reported 3 problems related to brake disc (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc problem of the 1997 Chevrolet C3500

Failure Date: 04/10/2000

Brakes pull to the right when applied to the point of causing a lane change or drifting into shoulder. Worse when towing a 8000lb fifth. Right rotor overheats and warps. Service manager claims this is a common problem and cannot be repaired. Mechanics rep.

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2 Brake Disc problem of the 1999 Chevrolet C3500

Failure Date: 08/24/1999

Front brakes wear out about every 4,000 miles. On August 24th, the front brakes went out totally, which could have resulted in a crash . This happened during normal stopping. Pads have been replaced 4 times but problem was not solved. Dealer contacted, aware of brake problem, but all they are allowed to do is replaced the pads.

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3 Brake Disc problem of the 2000 Chevrolet C3500

There is a vibration coming from the vehicle during activation of the brake system while driving at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced front brake rotors which have failed to effectively remedy the problem. Also, rear brakes intermittently fail to activate while driving at any speed , possibly resulting in excessive wear of the front brakes. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

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