Brakes Failed Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 2

Brake failure at low speed.

See all problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

Contact stated that the vehicle was not properly braking during normal braking or panic braking. The service dealer stated that they couldn't find anything wrong with the vehicle. Also the abs system was not working. The problem was reported to the manufacturer. The complaint reference # 1338399458. This problem have existed since gm changed to 4 wheel disc brakes. The consumer also owned a 1999 Silverado and almost had several accidents due to brake failure. The consumer has friends who have also experienced this problem. The consumer suggested that if additional weight was being hauled, stopping power would not be present.

See all problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

Problems began 10/04 when driving at low speeds, brakes would fail. Dealer reported no problems. Pulsating can be heard coming from brakes. Contact has pulled the abs fuse to remedy problem. Steering shaft: when making a left turn, slack is felt in the wheel, contact has the steering shaft twice. Popping and grinding is heard when turning.

See all problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

Contact states: while driving approximately 35 mph vehicle in front slammed on brakes when driver tried to stop and missed that vehicle, but brakes failed, causing an accident. Afterwards brakes worked, but sustained $ 2,700 worth of damage. Repair work was being done today.

See all problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

Contact states: 2001, Chevrolet Silverado. Having problems with the anti-lock brakes. When driving 40-50 mph everything seems fine, but once the car comes almost to a complete stop while traveling 5-10 mph the brake fail. Happens in any road condition. The first time it happened the car was taken to the dealer, and they said it was the wheel assembly ,and fixed the brakes. Currently, , it happened again, but the car has not been taken to the dealer yet. No warnings prior to or after the failure.

The abs brakes come on when driving slow. I smashed other cars, ran stop signs, and been killed because of this brake failure.

Contact stated: 2nd time the brakes failed on this vehicle. During second incident an accident occurred on 4/6/2005, contact was going about 35-40 mph, there was another vehicle in the lane, stopped, and another vehicle stalled in the same lane. Contact slammed on the brakes, and the brakes failed.

See all problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

The brakes prematurely failed to respond appropriately when applied. Consumer's vehicle almost rear ended other vehicles. Consumer was going to have the brakes diagnosed by a Chevrolet dealership, but until then the cause was unknown. Chevrolet stated that this model year was not included in recall.

The abs system, the bearings went out on both side in the front on both tires. Could hear popping on brakes before they failed. They went out while driving. The consumer had brakes repaired and paid out of pocket. They replaced both sides of brakes today.

See all problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

While going forward in a parking lot my brakes failed, it was dry pavement but the abs system activated and I almost hit a building. This was the second incident. My speed was under 10 mph at the time.

Steering wheel and brakes failed while driving. Driver drove vehicle home. Then, driver contacted a mechanic for an appointment.

The caller said brakes failed at low speeds. He stated that when slowing down the brakes locked. When going between 3-10 mph was when the problem started. It happened without warning. There was recall 05v379000 concerning antilock brakes on other vehicles , but the recall was not for the caller's state. Dealer has not been contacted yet. Manufacturer said the caller was not included in recall, and they will not fix the vehicle for free. He had one near miss accident. Updated 11/17/2005.

When driving below 10 mph vehicle will loose the abs braking. Brakes work intermittently. Consumer struck the garage when the brakes failed, and at other occurrences a vehicle.

The caller said this vehicle is not included in the NHTSA recall 05v379000 concerning anti lock brakes. The vehicle experienced the same problems as mentioned in the recall. The dealer and manufacturer said her residence was not included in the recall at this time. Caller stated she hit garage door as a result of brake failure. The abs brakes activated while parking or stopping at a stop sign. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop but they were unable to duplicate the problem. An accident occurred when the abs brake did not activate as they should when on an icy driveway. As a result the vehicle hit the consumer's garage door.

While braking at 40 mph the brakes failed intermittently, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Consumer stated tailgate cables corroded. Consumer was very concerned that they will fail. The consumer stated that both tailgate cables failed. The vehicle has experienced brake failure and windshield wiper motor failure.

See all problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado 🔎.

Anti-lock brakes engaging at low speeds on dry pavement causing brakes to fail and vehicle to continue moving. After several near misses of other cars and buildings, the fuse has been removed to disable the system.

My '99 Silverado had the brake failure problem (anti-lock brakes not working at very low speeds) that I see is now being investigated. I took it to the chevy dealer, and was told it was a common problem. I was required to pay to have it fixed. I suspect this was never reported by gm.

Since I bought my 1500 series truck I have had problems with the braking system which the dealer said they could not duplicate. On 10-21-04 while pulling into my work location my brakes failed to stop my truck and ran into a chain-linked fence causing damage to the hood, light lenses, and bumper. A couple days later my brakes failed again putting me in the middle of an intersection with a truck skidding toward me. I have just had my truck inspected and the dealer passed my truck.

While driving at a low speed brakes failed. The emergency brake was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. Repairs were made on the hub. After repairs brakes failed again, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. V.

My abs has been acting up, I. E. Engaging when it shouldn't. Tonight, I was forced to come to a fast stop and pushed the brake in. The abs engaged, but then stopped and the pedal went to the floor, therefore I had no brakes. I rear-ended another car with a 17 year old girl driving. She ended up being taken to the hospital. I am curious to know if there are other cases such as this, including brake failure and abs problems. My vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I have 106,000 miles on it and have had minute braking issues for the past year or so. I hope that is this is an issue that it can be addressed. That way no more seventeen year old girls get hurt, and no more 26 year old males (myself) have to worry about them or the safety of others due to this type of failure. As far as the question about oem, if that means aftermarket equipment, then no, all my equipment came on the vehicle when I purchased it and nothing has been altered in any way.

: the contact stated while driving 25 mph a noise was heard coming from under the vehicle. The dealership determined the antilock brake system had failed and needed to be disconnected. A local independent repair shop disconnected the antilock brake system. Updated 5/10/2006 -.

While driving under 5 mph anti lock brakes kick in and brakes fail in all weather conditions, only at low speeds. This causes extended stopping distance. No warning prior to failure. Occurs under normal braking conditions. 4 wheel anti lock. Brake failure is progressive. Vehicle is regularly serviced, and diagnostic test was conducted 12/01/04.

Anti- lock brakes failed during a sudden stop and the brakes locked up causing a skid. After the failure something (a pump) kept running and would not stop until the control module was unplugged.

While driving at low speed and consumer applied the brakes they failed. Vehicle took longer to stop. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and technician indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by manufacturer.

Consumer's vehicle was involved in two collisions caused by brake failure. The first collision involved a vehicle making a u turn and consumer's vehicle traveling 40 mph was unable to stop and stroke the other vehicle. During the second collision consumer's vehicle was traveling at 35 mph, was unable to stop, and collided with another vehicle. Consumer contacted the manufacturer involving an upcoming recall, and was told that notification will take place in two-three weeks.

While driving at low speeds, the driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it home. When slowing down a speeds of 0-5 mph the brake pedal became hard to depress then the abs would activate. If there was enough time, the brake pedal could be pumped then the abs would stop, then the vehicle would stop.

While braking pedal went to the floor, then the brakes failed due to corrosion. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

The vehicle's brakes failed without warning. The dealer stated that the brake booster was the cause of the failure.

Intermittent brake failure at low speeds, brake pedal on dry pavement stiff non-responsive mashed pedal no brake response struck pedestrian dealer finds no problems changed brake fluid no change don't know what else to do.

I purchased a 2002 chevy Silverado ext cab 4wd (z71) in October of 2003. The truck had 23000 (+) miles on the odometer when purchased. On December 13 of 2003 while on my way to work and traveling at a speed of approximately 30 mph in a 45 mph zone, traffic began coming to a stop at a traffic stop. When I tried to apply the brakes there was a loud "grinding" noise and I was unable to depress the brake pedal. As I continued to apply manimum pressure to the brake pedal the pedal suddenly went straight to the floor accompanied only by a loud "vacuum" sound. This brake failure resulted in a six car collision with four injuries. Despite numerous similar complaints from other consumers, the manufacturer's representatives continue to claim that there is nothing wrong with the brake system and the "problem" does not require a recall - what a joke. Are they waiting until someone is fatally injured?.

While driving 20 mph brakes failed. Pedal would go to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Had taken vehicle to dealership,but problem not resolved.

Vehicle displays intermittent brake failure at very slow speed. Brake pedal feels normal. Consumer can hear abs system activating, but vehicle will not slow down. Dealer cannot remedy the problem.

While pulling into driveway abs system engaged and brakes failed. Dealer notified.

The brakes failed while coming to a stop causing an accident.