Brake Grinding Noise problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado

Two problems related to brake grinding noise have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2004

Dt:consumer has 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. Vehicle does not stop at slow speed, when applying brakes vehicle makes a terrible clanking or grinding noise. Consumer noticed this in February. Consumer said that she heard of recall by gm in March, and checked her vehicle to find no recalls. Consumer contacted gm, and was told that problem was her responsibility.

2 Brake Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2000

I was slowing down for a red light when I pushed in on the brake it would not work and I was pushing on it with all the force I could apply trying to get it to stop. I heard a strange grinding noise the whole time I was applying the brakes.




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