Four problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are engage with no pressure to the brake pedal. (front and right) there is a slight pulsating at 35 mph that gets sharp and acute at 55 mph. Upon inspection right outer disc pad was missing the lower 1 1/2 inch of pad. All brake pads were replaced. The slight intermittent pull has happened once after the pads were replaced. Dealer can't locate the problem.
Braking-excessive pedal travel, must be pumped up to correct, dealer replaced front pads, turned rotors to no avail. Steering-vehicle wanders and pulls to right at moderate to high speeds. I have aruled out curvature of roadway although vehicle does tend to track in tire ruts.
Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear . Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment. Also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake system parts. . Consumer requesting NHTSA to look into this matter.
There is intermittent brake failure, pedal will go to floor. Consumer feels problem is rear abs brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate problem, cannot remedy. Consumer states he can not haul his trailer or haul any large loads because of faulty rear brakes, the front shoes have been replaced with lifetime brake pads twice and the rear ones look brand new.