16 problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On 17 oct 05, I was required to replace all four rotors and associated brake pads on my 2000 chev Silverado truck. This vehicle has less than 50,000 miles, is not routinely exposed to corrosive road conditions, and all 4 rotors were completely eaten by rust. In fact, the rotors indicated that my vehicle was reduced to less than 40% of the original design braking capacity. The rotors are heavily corroded and pitted with rust. They are not able to be resurfaced. Chevrolet was contacted and, to date, has displayed little or no interest in dealing with this problem. The service manager at my dealership indicates that this is a known, on-going problem. Significant numbers of gm vehicles appear to be on the road with vastly reduced braking capacity due to this metal defect in the brake rotor system.
The contact stated the rear brake pads wore out unevenly and too quickly. The dealer said the rear brake pads needed to be replaced. The work has not been done.
Consumer states at 44,000 miles the rotors, pads and wheel bearings were replaced. Six months later the wheel speed abs sensor have failed. Could not stop the vehicle when going between 2 and 8 mph. Consumer took vehicle to a goodyear dealership, and was told there was a technical service bulletin on the abs brakes. Number not available. Consumer was going to call general motors today. The problem occurred regularly.
Intermittently the brake pedal hardened after applying the brakes several times while driving. This caused extended stopping distance, and vehicle did not stop. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced both rear drums and brake pads. However, the problem recurred. When the consumer turns the vehicle at a 90 degree angle the brakes only go down about 1 or 2 inches and are hard to push down any further. The brakes do not stop the vehicle. The consumer had to stomp on the brakes 2 to 5 times for them to stop the vehicle.
The consumer stated the rotors rusted on the vehicle and ripped the brake pads off. The vehicle had 30,000 miles on it. The brakes started to squeal when the steel backing was rubbing against the rotors. The dealership would not fix the problem under warranty; it was 1 year out of warranty. The consumer had to pay for the problem himself. The manufacturer stated it was normal wear and tear for the brakes to go out at 30,000 miles. Consumer isn't exactly sure when the brakes started going bad, but it was approximately 9 months ago. This same vehicle the tailgate support cable broke on the passenger side, broke. There is a recall for this, NHTSA #04v129000, but his vehicle was not part of the recall. The consumer noticed that the cable was broke approximately 1-2 months ago.
Consumer jumped the curb when the brakes failed. Consumer drove to a repair shop for repairs of the rotors and pads. The rotors and pads were replaced previously by the dealer for failure to stop the vehicle. The rotors had been deteriorating.
Vehicle failed inspection due to a faulty parking brake. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads needed to be replaced.
While driving and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. Vehicle was taken to the a independent shop, and mechanic determined that four rotors and pads needed to be replaced at consumer's expense. The vehicle had only 41000 miles on it.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have the brake pads replaced, and was told that the rotors were defective. Consumer stated that vehicle's mileage was low for replacement.
When the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration in the pedal. The dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that the rotors needed to be turned and the pads needed to be replaced. The consumer checked the pads and rotors and found that the pads were ok and that the rotors were laminated and cracked.
This is in regards to today's newspaper article about the government's new investigation about gm's antilock brake problems with its trucks and suvs. My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado started experiencing antilock braking problems on December 2003. The problem was that whenever I braked slower than 10 mph, the brakes won't stop the truck until after it slowed down to less than 3 mph. The brake pedal would pulsate strongly. Then at that speed the brakes would grab very hard. It was really annyoing and dangerous. For some time I nearly hit some cars ahead of me. On February 2004 I had the front hubs, rotors and brake pads replaced at a cost of $746. 60 including labor at an independent repair shop. The warranty had expired over a year ago. The mileage on the truck was 85,000, but the truck was barely 3 years old. Fyi, gm made a profit of about $8,000 when I bought the truck, according to industry publications. Multiply that by 1,200,000 and you have a filthy profiteering company on your hands. I want my money reimbursed. I have never experienced such a safety problem in my life before. For settlement, I don't want a coupon for buying another gm truck at a discount. I want to be reimbursed! please do not settle for less! the detroit people must be made to see the errors of their ways and to stop profiteering at our expense!.
Brake rotors are losing the plating, and brake pads are frozen on the rear wheels. Previously, vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic after the consumer felt a pulsing and vibration coming from the wheels ,and the aforementioned problem was discovered. Manufacturer was informed of the problem.
State inspection revealed that the front and rear rotors and front and rear brake pads had rusted out and needed to be replaced.
While slowing for a stop sign, consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the right side of the vehicle, dealer found the rear, right side inner brake shoe was missing, backing plate had skored the rotor, outer brake pad and left rear brake pad had 3/8" of pad left, dealer replaced rear pads and both rotors, free of charge.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with brakes. Also stated that it needs new brake pads on one wheel which is the right passangers side. Dealer was contacted and stated that is not normal and will not pass the inspection. Ts.
When braking at 10 to 15 mph brake pedal went to the floor. Driver had to jam the pedal to the floor to stop the vehicle. Dealer replaced rotors and pads.