Power Assist Brake Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

2005 Silverado with brake problems customer states that this is a safety defect* the consumer stated approached a stop sign and realized the brakes were not working properly and the power assist was not working. The consumer left the vehicle with the dealer for 2 days to assess the problem but to no avail. The consumer stated he took the vehicle to a dealer where he had previous work performed on the vehicle such as steering, but they were also unable to duplicate the problem.

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The contact stated when coming to a stop the vehicle had no power brakes or power steering. The contact was able to get the vehicle to slow down by standing on and depressing the brake pedal. The contact was traveling on an incline and this helped the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to a certified dealership for inspection. The service personal were able to inspect the vehicle and determined that the hydro boost pump failed. The vehicle was repaired.

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Entering freeway as truck merged on freeway. Vehicle suddenly jerked to one side while turning steering wheel. After several people observed the vehicle we realized when you turned the steering wheel the brake locked up by themselves with no one touching them. If you turn the steering wheel the brakes apply very rapidly and / or lock up. I believe this to be extremely dangerous. We had tow truck pick up vehicle and deliver to Chevrolet dealership. Left vehicle at dealership and they said they would repair the vehicle and repair the damage done to the vehicle in the accident at no charge. I informed the dealership that I thought this was a extremely dangerous condition. They all agreed and said thy had never seen or heard of this problem before. When I went to talk to them after fixing the vehicle the service representive pulled me to the side and told me he thought this was a extremely dangerous condition and did not believe the vehicle was safe to drive. He also let me know that there is a TSB on this problem and Chevrolet is aware of the problem (TSB document id 1686251) . After talking over this mater with several mechanics they all agreed this was a extremely dangerous problem and could easily cause injury and / or death. What is amazing is Chevrolet is aware of the problem and from what I can see the ntsb is also aware of the problem and nothing has been done. If I was in a turn on a overpass and the brakes suddenly applied from turning the steering wheel I assume this would cause a very serious accident. Please let me know the findings of your investigation as soon as possible due to the seriousness of the defect.

The truck stops and has no power brakes or steering control. When it comes to a final stop it cannot be restarted. The computer light comes on, stating service brake booster failed. Once consumer waited about five minutes before truck restarted.

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado experiencing problems with steering and brake equipment. ** answer required***. When the consumers wife made left turn, she stated the steering and felt sluggish, she then noticed the brakes felt useless. She struggle for about 60 yards to keep the vehicle under control. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, however they were unable to rectify the problem, but the dealer did suggest that the flow control valve to the boost vacuum power in the brake and steering system be replaced.

Was backing a trailer into a barn on level ground ,power steering and power brakes failed with no warning. Repair has not been done yet.

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Death was the result of a crash involving a 2004 Silverado truck, dually. My son, gene, deceased owner, was returning home when truck skidded and rolled over at least twice, killing him. I think there may have been a problem with the brakes or power steering, but am not sure how to proceed with this. I hope you can help in some way. Gene's work was on the road, and he lived on the road. Although alcohol was a factor in the crash , his mother spoke to him within the hour of his death and he did not seem very intoxicated.

When coming to a stop light I was applying my brakes to stop behind a vehicle, brakes went to the floor, causing an accident. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. All brake component were checked, no current technical service bulletins and contacted technical assistant. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

While coming to a stop on a hill the consumer applied the brakes however they did not operate properly. When backing out steering wheel did not move. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis. The dealer determined that the shaft in the power steering pump snapped and caused the brakes and steering to fail. The dealer replaced the power booster, power steering pump and serpentine belt.

Power assist went out on steering and brakes.

The hydraulic pump was inoperative. While backing the vehicle out of driveway, the hydraulic pump failed to work. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated they would look at it. But consumer had not heard anything about it. The hydraulic pump shaft severed while the consumer was driving. The vehicle had become impossible to steer . The mechanic stated this wasn't the first incident with this make/model.

While at a traffic light vehicle was creeping foward, consumer pressed brake a little harder and pedal went to the floor. Consumer could hear vacuum hissing when pressing brake. Please provide any further information.

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While traveling at 5 mph power steering and power brakes went out at same time. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that there was a broken shaft in power steering pump that caused a loss of these two power assisted systems. Conusmer states he was advised by dealership that this is a common problem with these types of vehicle's.

Was backing vehicle out of garage when something happened to power assist on steering. Also, had no power brakes. Everything had locked up. Noticed steering fluid on garage floor. Contacted dealership, and was informed by service manager vehicle will be towed. Dealer stated that consumer may have had foot on brake and went through safety zone on hydro booster cauing fluid to foam up and cause this problem.