Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 2

Consumer stated that he was having a hard time getting the vehicle to stop when applying the brakes. He had to push down hard on the brake pedal to get the vehicle to slow down, then stop. The consumer took the vehicle back to dealer 3 times. Once dealer replaced the brake master cylinder. However, he was still having problems getting vehicle to slow down and stop. The consumer is concerned about the safety issues and feels that the vehicle should be looked at again.

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I own a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado that has had two brake master cylinder failures. I have seen internet postings of others with this problem. My concern is that the master cylinder could fail if the design is defective, leading to an accident.

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Around 45 mph there is intermittent brake failure. When applying brakes vehicle starts to slow down. Then, braking action stops, pedal feels spongy. Vehicle taken to dealer 3-4 times, master cylinder was replaced, did not remedy the problem.

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Brake system failed with 5,600 miles on vehicle which resulted in a crash. Dealership examined vehicle, and replaced brake master cylinder to correct problem. Since this repair brakes have operated erratically, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership claimed brakes were within specifications set by manufacturer. One person was injured in accident.

While driving and appying the brakes vehicle will not stop. Took vehicle to dealer on the 12th of April, 2000. They replaced master cylinder/booster, and and abs brakes. But, problem still occurs.

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The rear wheel brake cylinders had blown their seals causing consumers to experience low brake pedal. Nlm.

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Consumers master cylinder and brake booster failed causing vehicle to loose steering and braking ability while driving and she crashed into the highway divider, as a result the air bag deployend, trapping and suffocating her. The inside of the vehicle became filled with smoke, the doors were jammed and she was unable to open the until someone came to her vehicle and opened the door from the outside. Nlm.

Brake pedal went to floor, antilock brakes engaged, on dry pavement at 30 miles per hour. Has happened four times. Three times on rough pavement, once on dry. Dealer replaced ebcm and brake pressure modulator. At next incident dealer replaced brake master cylinder. Now brake pedal slowly goes to floor after stopped in drive position.

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Master brake cylinder failed resulting in vehicle collision with several injuries. Yh.

The plastic brake-fluid reservoir is very sloppily (and loosely) attached to the master cyclinder via two pins thru oversized holes in the reservoir assembly. The holes are much larger than the restraining pins resulting in considerable slop. The reservoir assembly is not rigidly attached to the master cylinder and is free to vibrate. The range of motion allowed by the slop is considerable. I fear that sympathetic engine or road vibrations may damage the master-cylinder/reservoir interface. I checked out a new Silverado in the dealer's show room and its brake-fluid reservoir also appeared to be inadequately fastened to the master-cylinder assembly.

When the brakes are applied the light comes on, vehicle pulsates and vibrates . Dealer has replaced the master cylinder /pads, and reserfaced the rotors . Manufacturer has been notified.

When the brakes are applied they become spongy and weak. The pedal goes to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance. Has had the master cylinder and the brake pads, and various other parts of the brake system replaced twice. The manufacturer has been notified.