Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Chevrolet S10

At 7200 miles the rotors on our 2003 chevy xtreme needed to be resurfaced, they resurfaced. At 12,000 mile our vehicle was back in for rotor problems again this time they stated that they would not repair we were accused of doing brake stands (back tires were over inflated wearing in the center). Rotors and brakes needed to be replaced, too it to another chevy dealer we again were told that this was damage because of braking after a talk with the service mgr they went ahead and replaced the front and rear brakes, resurfaced the rotors. At 3000 miles I would bring back for inspection. Tires replaced. Took my vehicle to have tires rotated then made appt. With chevy to inspect brakes at approx. 30,000 mile the rotors again were warped, I had to wait for the area service mgr to make our on oct. 26,2006 we had an appt with chevy to inspect the brakes and rotors with the area service mfr by this time our mileage was up to 38,000. They stated that the lug nuts were torqued at 140 and should of been at 100 (this dealer was the last one to take the tires off the vehicle so they torqued the tires too tight. Torque for s-10 is 100 and torque for a 1500 is 140) this caused the rotors to warp, the brakes were gone because of excessive braking they wanted to take no responsibility for their product. They would not repair the brakes or the rotors because 1. Lug nuts torqued to much 2. Braking excessive 3. Vehicle out of the 3yr/36000 mile warranty. Several people that own a chevy. Xtreme have had the same problem with the brakes on their vehicle too. I feel that this is an issue that general motors needs to address immediately this is not the consumers error but a gm product defective. These dealerships have no right to make judgment calls on consumers on how they feel they drive when it is their product that is defective.

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Contact states vehicle vibrates at high speeds. The service dealer stated it was a brake problem; the rotors were warped not and they were not covered under the warranty. The rotors were replaced by an independent service shop. In warmer weather the vibration became worse.

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The contact stated when the brakes were applied the vehicle jerked. When it was explained to the dealer what the vehicle was doing they stated the rotors were warped. A diagnostic test has not been performed to specifically determine the cause of the problem. Updated 11/16/2005 -.

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Consumer complained about a major brake problem. Brake rotors warped after 5,000 miles of usage. Vehicle had been to the dealer on 2 occasions, and they would not replace the brake rotors until they fell below specifications. Also, consumer contacted the manufacturer, who refused to help.

While braking vehicle vibrated. Dealership mechanic determined that the problem pertained to front rotors that wore out prematurely. Dealership repaired the problem before, but the problem recurred.

Today, 24 July 2002 @ 6:30 am pdt at 65 mph, the right front wheel separated from the hub on our 1998 Chevrolet s-10 blazer. All five wheel studs sheared. The car was brought to a stop while riding on the brake disc. The car was towed to woolever tire CO, 205 anacapa st, santa barbara, CA 93101. The brake rotor and all tire studs are being replaced. I have high resolution digital pictures of the individual studs as welle as the wheel and brake assemblies. Chevrolet has been contacted and has started a case (1-18936109) regarding this failure. I've asked the tire dealer to save all the parts that were replaced.

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- the contact called regarding a 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck. The contact stated that the brake rotors have been replaced four times due to corrosion. The rotors were first replaced at approximately 6,000 miles. The contact has the repair invoices. The dealer told the contact they would no longer replace the rotors free of charge because of the frequent use of salt on the roads in the contact's area, the corrosion was to be expected. Updated 02/27/07.

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On 08/05/01 I noticed that the right front brake rotor was grooved from metal to metal contact between the rotor and pad. The vehicle only had about 32900 original miles. I do not tow or haul anything. I drive about 20 miles a day. On 08/17/01 I took the vehicle to a brake shop to have the right front brakes repaired. I knew that it was abnormal to have metal to metal contact on a vehicle with this low mileage. The mechanic discovered that the right front caliper had failed, or "hung up" causing uneven wear between the left and right front systems. The right front brakes were metal to metal. The left front caliper had also failed. The outside pad had about 80% pad thickness. The left inside pad was wearing unevenly. The rear of the pad was almost metal to metal while the front was about 60% thick. I am a police officer and a trained technical accident investigator. Common sense, and my training tells me that these defective calipers, and their premature failure, cause a considerable decrease in braking efficiency. As a side note, the mechanic who worked on my vehicle mentioned to me that he had a chevy S10 in the day before with about 36000 miles with the same problem.

Brakes would release some but drag ,causing rotors to overheat. Brakes rusted into the glide plate. Parts were replaced, and there were no signs of lubrication. Consumer has not received the brake inspection notice GMC sent out. The brake problem was caused by the stainless clips that snap into the guide plates on the rear brakes.

Brake pedal was pulsating when applying brakes. Had mechanic inspect brakes, and found that rotors were rusted in middle and warped.

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Consumer complained of a terrible shake in steering wheel upon braking, dealer replaced brake pads due to rust on the rotors.

Right front brake rotor failed causing noise. Mjs.

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When vehicle was taken in for state inspection brake rotors were pitted and badly rusted. Owner had two front two rotors replaced. Also owner indicated that he had a 1994 Chevrolet truck, S10 that had the same failure. Jlg.

When brakes were applied the car would shake; car taken to dealership to have the brakes checked; 2 rear rotors were warped and replaced; left the dealership and the same problem still existed. Did not have time to take back as I was leaving on vacation. In traveling on the freeways and in the mountains the hotter the brakes got , the more the car would shake when the brakes were applied, and today the car continues to have this same problem. When I arrived at my destination, I contacted a cheverolet dealership nearby and spoke to the service person and they really didn't want to touch the brakes and suggested that it would be better to take the car to service where I bought it. Today I'm taking the car to the dealership for the brakes to be checked again as the warranty is about to expire. I hope they take it for a good test drive!! I'm not sure is this problem is they hydraulic brake system. It could be the anti-lock brake system for all I know. But I've been driving 4-wheel drive blazer for about 20 years and this problem really stumps me.

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Front rotors rusted through.

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Replace pad and rotors, rotors pitted and rusted at 13647 miles.