12 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while having recall #05v379000 for the abs performed on the vehicle, the dealership determined the rotors needed to be replaced.
: the contact stated twice while braking at various speeds the brake pedal has gone to the floor. The brake pedal must be pumped to return to operating position. The dealership was unable to determine a problem. Also, while the vehicle was being inspected by the dealership, it was determined the rear rotors were rusted on the inside. The manufacturer has been alerted.
The consumer owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The stated that his brake rotors were failing prematurely. The found on the NHTSA website that there are other complaints with the same type of problem. The current mileage is 49,000. The brake pads are not even worn down but the rotors are completely shot. The consumer is awaiting a phone call from the dealer's service manager. If someone were to not check there brakes this could be a very serious safety defect if gone without notice.
During a routine inspection the inspector informed consumer about rusted rear brake rotors. Consumer did not notice any problems with the vehicle. The rotors had been repaired.
The rear brake rotors were pitted and throwing the brakes shoes off. The rotors and shoes were replaced. The dealership indicated that this is becoming a common problem with these vehicles.
Faulty rotors on 2001 chevro Silverado. I have 50,000 miles on my truck no towing or plowing. Just every day use. It appears that the rotors are severly pitted. I had to replace the brake pads at 38,000 miles originally. I've never had a vehicle wear out pads this early. I've seen other complaints on the internet about this problem but no recall notice? I've had vehicles with 100,000 miles on it with the rotors looking like new. The seem's to be a problem with the material used in these rotors. Could you let me know if there is a recall.
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors needed to be replaced. The rotors corroded at very low mileage. There was front and rear brake pulsation. Both front and rear brake rotors were replaced along with the front and rear brake pads.
While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. Vehicle failed to stop completely and continued to accelerate. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the rear rotors needed to be replaced.
Consumer was driving at approximately 55 mph and had to apply the brakes. Heard noises coming from rear of vehicle when this happened. The rear brakes locked up. . Read more...
Severe brake rotor rust, rotors repaired once, less then three weeks severe rust returned. Very poor breaking performance under load. Took back to dealer second time they refused to repair. Repair order shows normal condition. Truck only had 16000 miles now with 26000 miles still very poor braking.
While getting routine maintenance on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, I asked the dealer to check the brakes. I was informed that the rear brake rotors were so corroded, that they had to be replaced. The truck only has 27,000 miles. I informed general motors, and was told that this was normal wear and tear. I know of two other people that had this same problem. GMC attitude is "too bad". My complaint is would this not be a safety problem? if I had not caught mine in time, my brakes could have failed me at a critical time. The chevy mechanic that I took the truck too said that it was defective rotors.
The rotors were out of round, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.