Brake Drum problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Three problems related to brake drum have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Drum problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2002

Rear brakes are wearing out excessively, causing extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.

2 Brake Drum problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Brake slack adjuster was designed to work wrong way, instead of tightening, is loosens brake line. Ttok vehicle to dealer who could not remedy problem.

3 Brake Drum problem

Right rear brake does not release and it stays locked up after releasing brake pedal which is causing damage and tearing wheel/rotors and calipers. Consumer was told by dealer that pins are freezing up. Problem is common on 1/2 ton pickups, and 90% of time it is on right rear brake. Also, repairs would have been covered if vehicle had 40,000 miles on it.




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