Brake Disc Pads Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 2

The consumer stated the rotors rusted on the vehicle and ripped the brake pads off. The vehicle had 30,000 miles on it. The brakes started to squeal when the steel backing was rubbing against the rotors. The dealership would not fix the problem under warranty; it was 1 year out of warranty. The consumer had to pay for the problem himself. The manufacturer stated it was normal wear and tear for the brakes to go out at 30,000 miles. Consumer isn't exactly sure when the brakes started going bad, but it was approximately 9 months ago. This same vehicle the tailgate support cable broke on the passenger side, broke. There is a recall for this, NHTSA #04v129000, but his vehicle was not part of the recall. The consumer noticed that the cable was broke approximately 1-2 months ago.

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Consumer jumped the curb when the brakes failed. Consumer drove to a repair shop for repairs of the rotors and pads. The rotors and pads were replaced previously by the dealer for failure to stop the vehicle. The rotors had been deteriorating.

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.

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Vehicle failed inspection due to a faulty parking brake. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads needed to be replaced.

While driving and applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance. Vehicle was taken to the a independent shop, and mechanic determined that four rotors and pads needed to be replaced at consumer's expense. The vehicle had only 41000 miles on it.

2002. Chevrolet Silverado, less the 38,000 miles on truck. All 4 rotors were disintegrated replaced all 4 all new pads. Still when applying brake, brakes still go right to the floor. Vechile slow to come to a stop. Warrenty ran out by 1,000 miles. After investigated on inter net and found at least 33 complaints of the same thing. At my carstats. Com. Thought I should be brought to your attention. Deal seem unwilling to help. . . . . . Depaula chevorlet, central Ave albany, new york.

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Rear emergency brake pads wore out prematurely. The brakes made a loud grinding noise while driving under normal driving conditions.

Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have the brake pads replaced, and was told that the rotors were defective. Consumer stated that vehicle's mileage was low for replacement.

While applying the brake pedal the brakes failed. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the rotors and pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred. The consumer was also told that the brakes didn't have to be changed right away. Another service dealer suggested that the rotors were made cheap.

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Consumer complained about a brake problem. Rear brake pads wore out due to dirty slides. Of the four brake pads, 3 where gone.

When the brakes were applied, the consumer felt a vibration in the pedal. The dealer examined the vehicle and claimed that the rotors needed to be turned and the pads needed to be replaced. The consumer checked the pads and rotors and found that the pads were ok and that the rotors were laminated and cracked.

Related: pe03057 I have been experiencing premature brake pad and rotor failures with my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I have the automatic transmission, but have the same problem with dragging emergency brake shoes that is described in the above referenced nhsta action number. I'm about to replace the entire rear brake system for the second time. The dealer said there was nothing unusual about this. I beg to differ. Please take this into consideration for further action. Thank you.

This is in regards to today's newspaper article about the government's new investigation about gm's antilock brake problems with its trucks and suvs. My 2000 Chevrolet Silverado started experiencing antilock braking problems on December 2003. The problem was that whenever I braked slower than 10 mph, the brakes won't stop the truck until after it slowed down to less than 3 mph. The brake pedal would pulsate strongly. Then at that speed the brakes would grab very hard. It was really annyoing and dangerous. For some time I nearly hit some cars ahead of me. On February 2004 I had the front hubs, rotors and brake pads replaced at a cost of $746. 60 including labor at an independent repair shop. The warranty had expired over a year ago. The mileage on the truck was 85,000, but the truck was barely 3 years old. Fyi, gm made a profit of about $8,000 when I bought the truck, according to industry publications. Multiply that by 1,200,000 and you have a filthy profiteering company on your hands. I want my money reimbursed. I have never experienced such a safety problem in my life before. For settlement, I don't want a coupon for buying another gm truck at a discount. I want to be reimbursed! please do not settle for less! the detroit people must be made to see the errors of their ways and to stop profiteering at our expense!.

Brake failure due to corrosion.

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Dealer replaced pads and rotors twice at owner's expense, a total of $2000.

Brake rotors are losing the plating, and brake pads are frozen on the rear wheels. Previously, vehicle was examined by a certified mechanic after the consumer felt a pulsing and vibration coming from the wheels ,and the aforementioned problem was discovered. Manufacturer was informed of the problem.

While braking the consumer would have extended stopping distance. The dealerships mechanic inform the consumer that the front/rear rotors/pad were corroded and replaced them.

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.

I have had three problems with the abs brakes. First problem was the truck would not stop while towing my tailer with electric brakes and doing 10mph on dry, level road. The second was same as first but without the tailer. Both times the dealer found nothing. The third was that the rear rotors had rusted over and the pads were down to the metal backing. This was all before 21,000 miles and I had to pay for the pads. Gm only paid for the rotors. Now the truck is out of warranty the module has gone bad and after several phone calls to gm they said they will only pay 30% of the repair bill and I will have to pick up the other 70%. Talking to the dealer they tell me gm has a problem and gm knows it. Gm told the dealer the trucks were not designed for the weather in the northeast (snow, salt, water) so why are they selling these trucks where they know their going to have problems. This problem is going to get someone hurt if not kill if someone doesn't do something about it. A mechanic friend at the GMC dealership in town said that the location of the abs system is the biggest problem. He also said that they have replaced quit a few units in the last two years in GMC trucks. Why don't they do a recall and fix the problem. Dt.

Brake pads wear down abnormally, brake pedal is spongy(hard).

State inspection revealed that the front and rear rotors and front and rear brake pads had rusted out and needed to be replaced.

Vehicle pulls to the right when brakes are engage with no pressure to the brake pedal. (front and right) there is a slight pulsating at 35 mph that gets sharp and acute at 55 mph. Upon inspection right outer disc pad was missing the lower 1 1/2 inch of pad. All brake pads were replaced. The slight intermittent pull has happened once after the pads were replaced. Dealer can't locate the problem.

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The consumer states that the brakes on his 2002 Chevrolet Silverado are sluggish and making noise and they feel like they are grabbing. The vehicle has been in the shop 3 times for the brakes. They brakes feel like they do not stop when applying brake pressure. The brake pedal feels spongy. The dealer changed three rotors and brakes pads. The dealer could not get the rotor off on the back and the consumer did not know what was wrong with it. The dealership broke the abs sensor. The consumer took the truck back to the dealership and they replaced the sensor. The owner of the truck has never contacted gm. The vehicle is regularly maintained and serviced. The consumer has expericined brake problems for 3 years.

Brakes are bad and very soft, when hitting pedal, it takes a while for truck to stop. Consumer states pedal has lots of slack, on panic stops the brake pedal goes to the floor, brake pads are okay.

Brake pedal spongy at times scince new. Dealer states pads need to brake in. With spongy pedal there is almost no braking ability.

Brake problems, vehicle does not have braking distance it should have. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times. Dealer replaced front rotors and brake pads. Currently, dealer said brakes were normal for vehicle.

Anti lock brakes; when going slower the anti lock brakes engage themselves. Was never repaired. Main brakes, both front and rear were replaced ( pads and rotors) after an unusually short amount of time. Left door glass was inoperative. Tech replaced broken door glass regulator.

While driving about 45 mph driver applied the brakes and brake pads on passenger's side came off. Driver used emergency brake to slow down. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. It has not been repaired. Please provide any further nformation.

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Brake pads over worn. Needed replacement. Vechicle shakes badly when brakes are applied at a speed higher than 40. Has had this shaking since new dealer says its normal.

When applying the brakes, there was resistance in the pedal. Also, front brake pads wore out at 17,896 miles. Front brake pads were replaced, and rotors were turned and resurfaced. At 2, 433 miles and four months later, problem was back. Fuel injector, right front wheel bearing and hub assembly were replaced. All replacements performed by and paid for by dealer.

While slowing for a stop sign, consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the right side of the vehicle, dealer found the rear, right side inner brake shoe was missing, backing plate had skored the rotor, outer brake pad and left rear brake pad had 3/8" of pad left, dealer replaced rear pads and both rotors, free of charge.

Braking-excessive pedal travel, must be pumped up to correct, dealer replaced front pads, turned rotors to no avail. Steering-vehicle wanders and pulls to right at moderate to high speeds. I have aruled out curvature of roadway although vehicle does tend to track in tire ruts.

Braking system malfunctioned, causing more wear and tear on the brakes. Dealer replaced brake rotors and pads 5 times which caused extended stopping distance and resulted in a crash. Please provide further information.

Defective/ excessive wear of rotors/pads/drums, and shoes. Vehicle has been experienceing problem with constent replacement of brake parts within 10-15,0000 miles of wear . Four rotors were replaced, along with being turned over more then twice each, before replacment. Also, six sets of pads/ four drums and four sets of shoes. Were replaced. These problems were caused by defective brake system parts. . Consumer requesting NHTSA to look into this matter.

Brake pads failed. Mjs.