Brake Disc Pads Problems of Chevrolet S10

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet s-10 pickup. After taking the vehicle in for a state inspection they found that the front brake rotors rusted very badly and had fallen apart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the rotors and brake pads at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance for the repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 108,000.

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Bought 2003 s-10 v6 one year ago. (11/2009) truck has less than 45000k on it brakes on the vehicle squeal and lock up all the time. I have had my brakes worked on 4x's by a gm certified mechanic, the problem still is not fixed. I have turned rotors, changed brake pads, loosened back brakes, etc. Nothing works! if it is raining outside vehicle is unsafe to drive due to skidding into car in front of you. As a matter of fact it is unsafe to drive all the time due to skidding/brakes locking up/increased stopping distance. Mechanic has looked online to see if anything is mentioned about what to do next. I have looked and looks like more people are having the same problem. I have spent already close to $700 on this brake problem. One diagnosis is to replace rotors but I feel this should be something gm does since more people are having this problem and the severity of this issue. Someone could be hurt or even killed.

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The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet s-10. In inclement weather conditions, the windshield wipers fail to return to their proper position. As a result, the windshield remains partially covered with debris. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, stated that the failure was due to improper spring tension in cold weather conditions. He heard grinding metal when the brake pedal was depressed. Eventually, the brake pads completely failed and needed to be replaced. He called the dealer and the manufacturer, but was not provided any assistance. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 62,000. Updated 2/9/09 updated 02/13/09.

The antilock brakes on my Chevrolet s-10 pick-up fails while trying to stop in bumper to bumper traffic of between 15 to 20 miles an hour fortunately I ran into the back of a full size Chevrolet truck and there were no injuries, only damage to the vehicles. Prior to this incident for about a month the brakes would pulsate after driving a a while and stopping at low speed or during light pedal pressure. The brakes were check for warped or defective rotors and possible worn pad. The rotors and pads were found to be ok and so were the rotors which are smooth. The brake pads and rotors are the factory originals and the vehicle has under 36,000 miles. The truck is use as an occasional local commute vehicle and for pleasure, and not for work, or to carry heavy loads. After I found two 020525006a and 02052500 which describes the problem of low speed abs activation. I think this is a very serious issues that people should be made aware of. Just as I couldn't stop and I hit a truck, I could easily have hit a person or a child that may have ran into the street chasing a ball. This accident happened just two blocks from my home. I think is negligent that car companies are not made to report to consumers such serious life safety issues, which can cause the lost of life for both drivers and pedestrians, which could be any of us or any of our relatives. When I got home and realized the implication of consumers not being notified of such bulletins I felt sick to my stomach. I hope that general motors is made to bear the responsibility of not only informing consumers of such a vital safety equipment failure, but also for paying for the repairs of something which could have been corrected while my vehicle was still under warranty.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet S10. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle swayed left to right when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the abs activated, which was a normal occurrence. Approximately three days later, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for repair. The mechanic replaced the front rotors and brake pads. The failure mileage was 11,540 and current mileage was 20,881.

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Front brake rotors get hot spots and wear out pads. I have had this truck three years and have had to have the front brakes done seven times due to these hot spots. I have taken it to three dealers here in town and they say "there is nothing wrong, but we can do your front brakes for $300", I have done this three times. With in a couple months it's back to the same way it was, now if I have the brakes done again, I need to replace the rotor because they have been turned so many times.

When I hit a small bump my abs kicked in and I lost alot of braking power, almost caused accident. Brake pedal went to the floor. (earlier date). Brake pads completely warn down to squelers after 10,000 miles cost of $160 to replace pads.

The brakes failed at 18000 miles. An independent shop replaced the pads and drums.

I have a leased Chevrolet s-10 extreme, I have had many incidents where the front anti-lock brakes engage if I hit a small bump, sometimes only one side engages causing me to swerve to one side or the other, I also had my front disc brake pad wearout at 10,000 miles, then again at 20,000 miles, I was told it was normal wear and not covered under warantee, not wanting to pay the dealer fee to change the brakes I had them changed elsewhere covering the cost myself.

Rotors warp prematurely which causes the brake pads to crack. Dealer notified.

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Rear disc brake rotors accumulate rust or material, causing bake pads to wear out prematuritely and break off safety wear sounding tab.

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Consumer had vehicle parked outside of her home and she was hearing a noise. She had her husband listen to it. They took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic took wheels off and noticed that rivit groves wore into the stator. When they had to replace brakes pads and shoes, they had to remachine the stator to remove the groves. The destruction of the front disk brake pads groved the front wheel stator causing the front wheel to pull to the right.

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While driving at highway speed, wheel kept spinning,and the brake pads got stuck. Also, passenger's side disc brakes didn't release, and rotors burned.

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Brake pads and rotors failed.

Abs brake problems; after dealer replaced the brakes pads because of wear, owner started experiencing brake problems, such as the truck pulling to the right or left side under normal braking conditions. The dealer is not able to correct the problem with the brakes.

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Ongoing erratic operation of brake system; front brake pads have been replaced on three different occasions. Also, front left brake rotors were replaced once within 10,000-11,000 miles of wear. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

While driving on wet pavement and whenever applying brakes, brakes won't stop vehicle. Also, back brakes were skipping, and brakes pads and the fan clutch went out.

When driving on any kind of road conditions and hitting a bump of any size or any kind of ripple in the road and applying the brakes, the vehicle virbrates. Brakes pads and rotors were replaced at 20,000. Brakes need to be replaced again.

Right front brake pad wore permaturely.

When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced the rotors and pads on three occasions which did not remdey the problem. Please give any further details.

Brake pads needed to be replaced too soon. Dealer says its normal.