Brakes Failed problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, when the break pedal is depressed the brakes failed. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 168,523. Jw.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage while he attempted to park at 10 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 231,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. While attempting to decelerate down-hill, the brakes failed. He had to down-shift the gears to stop. A mechanic concluded that the entire brake system was corroded. The components were repaired at an expense of $3000. 00. The manufacturer stated that the failure occurred because he resides in a salt dense region. The failure and current mileages were 86,000. Updated 12/09/09 updated 12/11/09.

The contact states there is an NHTSA recall campaign 05v379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. However, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to the contact's state not being included in the recall. There was a minor accident due to the brake failure, abs activating at low speeds. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.

Brake failure at low speed.

The caller said brakes failed at low speeds. He stated that when slowing down the brakes locked. When going between 3-10 mph was when the problem started. It happened without warning. There was recall 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes on other vehicles , but the recall was not for the caller's state. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer said the caller was not included in recall, and they will not fix the vehicle for free. He had one near miss accident. Updated 11/17/2005.

When driving below 10 mph vehicle will loose the abs braking. Brakes work intermittently. Consumer struck the garage when the brakes failed, and at other occurrences a vehicle.

Since I bought my 1500 series truck I have had problems with the braking system which the dealer said they could not duplicate. On 10-21-04 while pulling into my work location my brakes failed to stop my truck and ran into a chain-linked fence causing damage to the hood, light lenses, and bumper. A couple days later my brakes failed again putting me in the middle of an intersection with a truck skidding toward me. I have just had my truck inspected and the dealer passed my truck.

While driving at a low speed brakes failed. The emergency brake was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. Repairs were made on the hub. After repairs brakes failed again, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. V.

My abs has been acting up, I. E. Engaging when it shouldn't. Tonight, I was forced to come to a fast stop and pushed the brake in. The abs engaged, but then stopped and the pedal went to the floor, therefore I had no brakes. I rear-ended another car with a 17 year old girl driving. She ended up being taken to the hospital. I am curious to know if there are other cases such as this, including brake failure and abs problems. My vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I have 106,000 miles on it and have had minute braking issues for the past year or so. I hope that is this is an issue that it can be addressed. That way no more seventeen year old girls get hurt, and no more 26 year old males (myself) have to worry about them or the safety of others due to this type of failure. As far as the question about oem, if that means aftermarket equipment, then no, all my equipment came on the vehicle when I purchased it and nothing has been altered in any way.

Vehicle displays intermittent brake failure at very slow speed. Brake pedal feels normal. Consumer can hear abs system activating, but vehicle will not slow down. Dealer cannot remedy the problem.

While pulling into driveway abs system engaged and brakes failed. Dealer notified.

Brakes showing same failure as recall 0 0 v 05 5000. Call Chevrolet with questions of recall but was told that my truck was not effected by. My truck has shown the same problems that were summarized with recall listed above. Repair includes replacing brake pressure module valve.

When braking antilock brakes will cause the brakes to fail if even a small bump is hit at low speed. The antilock will also cause the brakes to fail during a sharp turn. The problem occurs at all speeds, low and high.

My brakes failed after accelerating from being stopped at a red light. The light turned yellow before we were into the intersection when the vehicle in front of me stopped, speed was less than 10 mph. I attempted to stop on a bumpy dry surface while braking the pedal went to the floor and hit the vehicle in front of me. Dealership claims brakes were within specifications set by manufacture. Something needs to be done about this problem, there are too many complaints dealing with the abs system on the Silverado. Please do something to correct this problem.

Consumer was traveling at approximately 60 mph when traffic slowed ahead of him. Consumer attempted to apply brakes to slow vehicle down. There was resistance behind brake pedal, but brake system failed to engage, causing him to rear end a vehicle in front of him.

Brakes would not stop truck on wet, rough, blacktop, 20% slope hill. Brakes failed.

While traveling 10-15 mph driver tried to stop, brakes failed and vehicle struck a steel pipe. Vehicle damage did occur. Driver only passenger. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor. No prior warnings before incident.

While applying the brake pedal, the brakes failed. The driver applied the brake pedal, numerous times and the vehicle failed to stop completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details.

Vehicle has brake system failure. Intermittently while driving below 2o mph and brake pedal is depressed, pedal goes to floor, but doesn't hold. Dealership has been contacted.

While driving the vehicle the brakes failed. The abs braking system resistance behind the pedal became inoperable causing an accident. Please provide any furhter information. Ts.

When braking anytime there is a slight bump in the road the brakes fail, this has almost caused the consumer to collide into other vehicles, the dealer can not locate the cause of the problem.

When applying brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which results in vehicle going straight through intersections. Please give any further details. Addition to complaint filed: on November 17th, 2001 the consumer was driving at 35 mph and the brakes failed causing her vehicle to rear end another car. There were no injuries during this incident.