general problems of the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 2

Hwy stop and go due to 3 collisions, traveling between 4 to 10 mph for approximately 1 hr, exited to get out of traffic for gas when the brake went to floor. I pumped brake to no avail. I had no choice but to continue to travel 150 miles on the hwy to return home to children. Brakes did not return until exit home. I live on the gulf of mexico and sand is everywhere and from what I see my 2000 cheverolet silverado has a recall for corrosion 05v37900 and gm id 05068b, c, but I don't live in the "salt belt" area I live in corpus christi, TX. This has happened a total of 3 times in the last 1 1/2 yrs. I now have to drive leaving a minimum of 3 car length to assure when stopping its going to. I have had it check w/brake check who states they think it is a vapor lock, put everything at the time check out fine, but was told to bring it back if it happens again. I googled the problem on line when I found that a recall was in effect, but I was not notified of it due to my location. I have scheduled an appt w/ champion cheverlot here in corpus christi, TX, but have been told I have to pay for a diagnostic testing of $93. 00, when I don't want it tested I want this particular item to be inspected and corrected if necessary under the recall due to corrosion from living on the coast. The other instance was again after several slow starts and stops. I tuned off truck and when I went to start and place in gear, the brakes went straight to the floor, it seems like something isn't releasing in the brakes, pump them get very little pressure, then all of a sudden there back in full strength, it is very frightful.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at low speeds and then depressing the brake pedal, the pedal vibrates and pushes back on the contact's foot. He further stated that the pedal extended to the floor when the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not slow down or stop. The contact continued to apply pressure to the brake pedal, but nothing happened. The contact had to crash into a pile of cod to stop the vehicle. The current mileage was 77,100 and failure mileage was 66,300.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 60 mph and applying the brakes, the abs would engage and cause the vehicle to skid on dry road conditions. The brake shoes and rotors were replaced by the dealer, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 76,500.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. He was able to stop the vehicle after 20 seconds of applying pressure to the brakes. While attempting to park the vehicle in the driveway, it dramatically began to accelerate. The contact applied pressure to the brakes, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. Smoke appeared and the vehicle lunged forward, causing him to crash into the garage. The vehicle would not stop until the power was completely shut off. The contact has pictures. The dealer has not been notified. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.

Abs system operational problems. Abs intermittently works and can stop working when emergency braking is needed. This is a large problem amongst the gm family of trucks gm is aware of module failure and refuses to give affix.

When brakes are applied and rear wheels lose traction brake pedal goes lower than normal with longer stopping distance,with a noise with the brake is depressed. Occurs every time. Has not been checkout yet. Recall campaigns #'s 00093,05068 were done.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the clutch hydraulic pump failed while pulling out of her driveway. The vehicle cannot be moved or repaired. She has had three mechanics inspect the vehicle and they all stated that it cannot be repaired and was due to a manufacturer defect. General motors stated that they can do nothing to assist with the failure. There are no recalls available for her vehicle. The failure speed and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 129,832.

The contact stated while depressing the brakes traveling at any speed they intermittently skids as if the brake are locking up and there is an extended stopping distance. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasions. On one occasion the dealer replaced the brakes however the problem persisted. When the vehicle taken back to the dealer, they test drove the vehicle and determined that the problem was fix. However, the problem still persists.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the contact was driving approximately 30 mph, the abs warning indicator unexpectedly illuminated and when the brakes were engaged the pedal traveled to the floor. There was an extensive delayed response. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and to be repaired; however, the similar failure recurred. The contact discovered there were two recalls related to the defect associated with NHTSA campaign id numbers 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The manufacturer was notified and informed him that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not come to a smooth stop without the abs system being activated. The contact stated that the failure also extended the stopping distance. The contactbeleived the failure to be a safety issue because of the increase in stopping distance. The failure was repaired twice before by the manufacturer but continued to fail. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 80,500.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the abs system engaged on drive surfaces on low speed stops; the failure made the vehicle difficult to stop. The contact referenced recall 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and heard the squeak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the right brake pad was worn quicker than usual and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred five times after. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. The VIN was unavailable.