Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic, he was informed that the brake lines were severely rusted and corroded. The rotors and backing plates were also corroded. As a result, the contact stated that pieces of the backing plates fractured while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 43,000. Updated 06/06/12.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When she engaged the brake pedal it extended to the floor. All four of the rotors were completely corroded. The dealer first stated it was from road salt, but then revised the statement to say it was because the consumer had only driven the vehicle 3800 miles in one year. The rotors were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and she is waiting for a response. The failure and current mileages were 30,257. Updated 10/20/09 updated 10/22/09.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when he depresses the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrates excessively. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced and turned the rotors down. After 7,000 miles, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that because the vehicle exceeded the warranty, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs to replace the brake rotors. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 35,000. Updated 06/02/08 updated 06/02/08.

I have two apparent defects on my 2004 Chevrolet silverado. The truck was purchased in December 2003 and has 15. 000 miles on it. I have noticed rusting brake rotors and poor ability to stop the truck. I noticed rust on the brake rotors inside and out. I have approached my dealer with the scenario but since the truck is out of warranty by time (3 years) there is nothing other than a discount that he would offer to fix. I have read quite a bit on this issue and it appears to be a pervasive safety problem. I even have a CO worker who has the exact same scenario. . . Same year and same problem. I have decided to repair myself but I believe this is a design defect.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to midas for a brake inspection. The rotors were removed and found to be rusting from the inside. The midas mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing new rotors. The Chevrolet dealer is only willing to turn the rotors down so that they will be within specification. The contact would be responsible for replacing the brake pads. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 36,800 and failure mileage was 35,000.

Rear disc braking system on 2004 chevy silverado with 41k miles suffers from excessive corrosion on rotor edges, causing reduced brake pad contact, and leading to poor stopping ability overall. Replacement of these rotors and pads is the only action that can be taken to correct the problem.

2004 chevy silverado, brakes began making a grinding sound and it became more difficult to stop. Checked pads and rotors, rotors are rusted and badly pitted causing an unusual wear pattern on pads. Vehicle only has 44,000 miles. This is indicative of faulty design or faulty materials. My previous gm vehicles did not have a problem like this.

: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes vibrated and pulled regardless of speed. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that all the rotors were severely rusted. The dealer machined 3 of the rotors, and replaced one. Updated 10/18/2006 -.

: the contact stated after taking the vehicle in for an inspection, the mechanic informed the contact the rear brakes and rotors were bad. The contact inspected the rotors and noticed the rotors were pitted very badly. Prior to inspection, on the first of may 2006, the the vehicle was to a dealership for a routine oil change and they determined that the brakes and rotors looked good. The contact expressed concern of how the rotors could have become so pitted in such a short period of time.

The vehicle would not stop in a reasonable distance and I had to go to the right of vehicle in front. No accident resulted. Now I must begin stopping well ahead of time because the rear brakes never seem to stop well. Gm has worked on the brakes at least three times, including replacing the rear calipers and pads all in the first 30000 miles.