Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and attempting to make a stop, the anti-lock braking system activated before the vehicle would stop. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the brakes and the brake pads were fine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however no further assistance was provided. The current mileage was 106,000. The failure mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The interior passenger side rear brake pad wore out and damaged the rotor. The contact replaced the rotors and pads. Chevrolet stated that nothing could be done outside of the TSB that they issued for this failure. The current mileage was 50,050 and failure mileage was 50,000.

: the contact stated while attempting to stop the vehicle, excessive pressure had to be applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the brake rotors and pads were rusted. The vehicle was located in a salt belt state. The rotors and pads were replaced.

: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal there is an increased braking effort required to stop the vehicle. The pedal almost goes to the floor before stopping the vehicle. New brake pads were placed on the vehicle on 6-11-06 but the problem still persists. There is an NHTSA recall, # 04v045000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic. The VIN was not included in the recall.

: the contact stated the brake pedal was spongy and the vehicle required excessive stopping distance. This caused an accident, while driving 45 mph the vehicle would not stop when a vehicle pulled out in front of the contact. There was minor damage to both vehicles, but a police report was not taken. The dealership determined the front and rear rotors were rusted. The rear rotors and pads must be replaced. The vehicle is located in a salt belt state. Updated 03/03/06.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado experienced premature rear disc brake pad wear. ** answer required***. The rear rotors were resurfaced.

While applying the brakes brake pedal went the floor, and the pedal was hard to push down. Consumer noticed that the more he pushed the less braking power he received. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

I purchased a 2003 chevy Silverado z-71 for my job which requires many miles. The right rear inside brake pad wears faster than any of the others. I had to replace it before 30,000 miles or it would cost me a new rotor. It is my understanding that this is a recurring problem on all full size trucks.

2003 Chevrolet Silverado with brake problems. Consumer states that the vehicle is on its second set of rotors and third set of pads. He believes that the 2003 and 2004 chevy Silverado should be included in the recall. The rotors were rusting and falling apart. The consumer also stated there was a constant noise coming from the steering column.

When depressing the brakes at any speed, they would fade. The pedal travel increased and descended further before the brakes responded. The dealership had been contacted. There was brake pedal thickness. (the front pads were 10mm thick and the rear was 8mm) also, the blinkers did not work properly.