Brake Foundation Components problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

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

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2002

Consumer states whien vehicle come to a stop the accelerator pedel sticks causing the vehical to speed off when it catches. Nlm.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2000

When the brakes are applied it becomes hard or the pedal would fall to the floor then consumer would here a crunching noise. While slowing for a stop sign ,the brake failed causing consumer to hit the vehicle in front, resulting injuries to occupants.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

The brakes have completely failed on several occasions, the truck nearly went all the way through an intersection before stoppping. Nlm.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Vehicle is pulling to left and right upon braking. Consumer is especially concerned about drifting to left because of traffic. Driver side window molding comes loose when the window rolls down. Right front wheel and spare wheel are bent. Cruise control is inoperative at times. Right rear axle experienced a leak. Blower is noisy on low speeds.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

The service department only had limited repair times and they would not offer a loaner until the vehicle had been there for eight hours for recall repair service. Nlm.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Abs system does not permit the vehcle to stop in a safe or timely fashion, under certain conditions the abs system actually extends the stopping distance or does not stop the vehicle in the distance required compared to the vehicle without abs system. Cj.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem

The rear brake rotors are flaking away in layers. The owner found this out when the truck was taken in for state inspection. Nlm the brake pads and rotors were worn out prematurely and the dealer replaced it.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem

Consumer states when brakes are applied, the pedal would goes to the floor and causes a delay in stopping distance. Dealer notified and replace the wheel sensors. Feel free to provide any further information.




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