Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Chevrolet K2500

Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet K2500.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Chevrolet K2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Disc Rotor problems
3

Brake Disc Rotor problem #1

Breaking questionable at times. Brake rotors rust flake where pads contact rotor, 55,000 miles on truck with second set of rotors same problem with first set. Loud brake noise at slow speed forward or reverse.

Brake Disc Rotor problem #2

The consumer indicsated that the rotors were rusting on the inside. When the brakes were applied they didnt sto the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who stated there was nothing they would do since the vehicle was past 16,000 miles. Please provide any additional information.

Brake Disc Rotor problem #3

Poor breaking. Premature deteriorating of brake rotors (40,000 miles. ) the surface of the rotors where the pads make contact appeared to flake away, leaving a smaller contact with the pads. Have pictures of rotors and the rotors for inspection.


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