Brake Disc Caliper Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 2

Right rear caliper does not release properly. Consumer claims it is like driving with brakes pressed. Also, brakes are wearing out prematurely. The dealer has been contacted.

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My brakes failed, I replaced my brakes and I was never informed by general motors that there was a recall. 8/22/replaced front disc pads, replaced front brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware, replaced rear disc pads, replaced rear brake rotors, cleaned caliper slides and hardware on back also. Also replaced left rear emergency brake band/cable and hardware. 8/21/replaced tailgate handle. 7/5/replaced tailgate cable because it had broke in half. 7/13/replace u-joints. 11/1/had transmission serviced-filter and flush and was told that the transfer case select module needs to be replaced. While at the dealer getting the air bag adjusted we asked the dealer if there was a recall on the tailgate cable, as ours was busted, we were informed that there was a dealer recall, but our truck was not one of those recalled so we had to pay for the cable ourselves at a cost of $16. 22. Until we went in for the air bag recall we had never been informed about any recalls. We were just informed about the abs recall and we informed gm that we had replaced the recalled parts and were offered $60. 00 for what cost us $826. 60. This goes along with my other complaint, #10142457.

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I took delivery of my truck on 6/1/00 and realize that it is no longer under warranty. But I have had a lot of problems with the rear brakes. The rear calipers freeze up suddenly, cause the pads to wear down to the metal and then destroy the rotors. The problem always seams to start at the right rear inner pad. By the time you notice a problem, the damage is severe. The first time this occurred at 29,171 miles, the dealership initially would not, but eventually did (after I told them I would accept nothing less) repair it n/c on 1/16/02 (invoice olcs67487). They replaced the pads, turned the rotors but didn't replace the calipers. They blamed the problem on mud intrusion. The second time this occurred at 55,421 miles, the right rear inner pad was the worst again, but I didn't catch it in time and both rear rotors were destroyed. This time it cost me nearly $530. 00 to repair the rear brakes on 5/27/03 (invoice 84481) at bonus tire in sterling heights. Pads, rotors and calipers were replaced. Calipers were frozen. One thing that really doesn't make any sense is that the front brakes have never been changed! they are factory original! the truck has currently 63,400 miles and at the last tire rotation, done about 3,000 miles ago, they were at about 40%. Gm will do nothing for me! the dealer fixed the brakes themselves the first time, but wouldn't the next time. I understand that there is no recall concerning these brakes, but that there is a problem with the rear brakes on the Silverado. I have heard this from not only service garages and parts suppliers, but also from gm dealership service department managers. I have been told that there is nothing the dealership can do for me. They say that there is a gm rear brake problem, but so far, gm is blaming it on a lack of owner maintenance. I was told that a possible fix is offered by gm (at a charge) for a forward mud flap / deflector for the right rear wheel.

While driving at any speed the vehicle drifted to the left and right. The owner made contact with the dealer multiple times, however the problem still existed. The vehicle pulled to the right and left while in motion. The right wiper did not clean the windshield. There was a rattle noise which had come from the dash area on the left side while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer found four missing bolts under the steering. Due to the vehicle going to the left, the front calipers were removed, to check movement, the rear drums for dragging, binding, adjust and reassemble.

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When consumer applied brakes the pedal would go all way to the floor. There was double pad on caliper.

Brake problems.

Right rear caliper jammed because rocks and mus has gotten into it. A TSB has been issued on the vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified.

Consumer believes the safety improvement campaign 00x-001 which calls for attaching a notice lable to the front brake hose stating that the calipers must be supported when removed, consumer believes the warning lable is useless. Nlm.