One problem related to brake grinding noise has been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Silverado 1500.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the brake pedal was engaged but was no response from the vehicle. The vehicle exhibited a loud grinding noise and the abs and brake warning indicators began to illuminate. The brake was applied repeatedly and then the vehicle rolled to a complete stop. The contact was able to resume in operation. The failure occurred whenever the brake pedal was depressed and driving at low speeds. The vehicle was previously repaired under a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock); however the remedy did not correct the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.