Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The brake lines of the chevy Silverado 1500 have all rusted out. The undercarriage and brake lines have corroded causing brake failure. Some of the lines were replaced within a few years. Brake calipers affected as well.

I've had to replace all my brake components such as, rotors, calipers, brake lines, backing plates, also the rear leaf spring shackles had to be replaced and welded in all due to metal corrosion or rust. Now my latest problem is the rear shock mounts have broken due to rust so now my shocks are just dangling around not doing anything to prevent me from getting into an accident. But it doesn't stop there, the rear crossmember that goes from one end of the frame to the other is also rotted through so now I can't even repair the shock mounts because they mount to this crossmember which is now a piece of rotted metal! I can't believe how fast this truck has rotted through, I have a 1984 pontiac grand prix and I have never had to change or replace any of these parts because of rust. I have read that gm had used cheaper metal from china on their model trucks from 1999-2004 and didn't stop using them until all of the complaints started to surface. Why doesn"t gm take responsibility for the use of shoddy materials and compensate all the hard working people who have purchased their trucks for these years!!!!!!.

Front brake line rusted thru. Truck had to towed to repair shop. 8 feet of brake line was repaired. While the mechanic was under the truck he said this was only the start, all the brake lines have very heavy rust. Upon inspection by me, I saw exactly what the mechanic was stating. I was doing a simple u turn on my street when the brakes let out. There was no braking at all, the pedal was to the floor. It was very lucky I was doing less than 5 mph. The repair at the shop cost me $980. 00. Four calipers had to be replaced due to heavy rusting. This truck is a maintained vehicle. Yes I do live in long island n. Y. Where there is snow removal but I have never had this type of rust on any of my vehicles. I keep many of my vehicles for 15 years do to the low mileage I put on a vehicle. I have never had this much rust on their brake lines nor have I ever had a brake rust thru. In addition I was under the impression that if the front brakes were lost you would have the rear brakes working to stop the vehicle. Not so on this vehicle. This vehicle has lots of rust on all its brake lines. Drive safety is an issue that certainly should be addressed. The truck is unsafe and a correction recall should be instituted. I understand NHTSA is looking into this issue as thousands of these vehicles have this problem. This problem is a huge safety concern as many people do keep their vehicles for many years, however I do read that vehicles much younger than mine also have this problem. Gm has a problem, they know about it and they stand buy doing nothing. You folks (NHTSA ) need to step in and correct this deadly issue. As a side note,I do not complain about anything, but this safety issue has really gotten to me. I if I am involved in an accident or if my wife and family are in this truck the ramifications could be enormous. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4wd pickup - corroded brake line. Front passenger brake hose to caliper end completely rotted (I. E rust), line leaked and lost pedal firmness. I immediately took notice and repaired my self with new line. All other brake line exhibit signs of severe corrosion along with fuel lines and transmission lines. I would not expect this severe corrosion on a 1970 chevy pickup, let alone a 2000. New steel brake lines are not available; only the hoses leading to calipers. Hard lines will need to be fabricated which is labor intensive and expensive. Very dangerous.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The rear driver's side brakes made a clicking sound and appeared to be wearing out. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00x001000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper), although the failures were identical. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.

Chevrolet silverado z71 pickup truck, 3 door extended cab version. Year 2000. Severe body, brake line and frame rust through. Frame members and fuel tank, exhaust and shock absorber supports rusting through and failing. Creating very dangerous condition to occupants and other drivers. Brake lines failed completely twice. Brake caliper failure. VIN: [xxx]. Have had to make body panel repairs and replacement to control rust through, have had a brake line failure while exiting I-10 in florida while on a vacation trip, could not stop at end of exit ramp and continued through a 4 corner intersection with only the use of the parking brake. Almost caused a major accident with 3 vehicles. Had to get emergency tow and repairs to continue return trip to massachusetts. Second failure occurred in traffic after leaving repair shop having had to replace a rusted left front brake caliper ! now, rear frame crossmembers are rusting through and posing a very dangerous condition to myself and others. Chevrolet dealership in hingham, MA. Appears not to be interested in making any repairs. Body shop manager says, it's a poor design and poor materials ( steel ) used in construction. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2000 chevy silverado brakes were squealing. Consumer states that the rear inside brake pad was the only one worn. Mechanic informed him that this was caused by ice and dirt collected in the caliper. Consumer sent in additional information in a voq. Updated 04/14/08. The consumer stated on 3 occasions, the vehicle lost traction while driving on icy roads . The consumer believed the reason for the traction loss, was due to the brake pad hanging up.