Brake Disc Rotor Problems of 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.

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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.

I have a 2000 chevy silverado pickup which I purchased new at 36,000 miles I was forced to replace all four rotors and brake pads due to excessive rusting on the inside surfaces of the rotors especially the rear. Lately I have experienced the rear brakes hanging up or dragging on the rotors so I checked them. I found the same problem only worse. Now both dust shields on the rear are rusting away,the passenger side is completely gone, at 76,000 miles. This condition is both costly and dangerous to the public because the rust build up is so bad that the brake pad will not make the required contact to stop the vehicle. It rides on the rust not a clean smooth metal surface. I drive this truck daily so you would think this should not be occurring but it is. . Read more...

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Sirs, I contacted you a few yrs. Ago [belive in either 03 or 04] in regard to the rotors on my 2000 chevy Silverado 1500 truck failing. At that time the truck had apprximately 45k miiles on it. When I contacted chevy about this problem, they told me it is an enviromental hazzard, due to where I live. I replied that I had new tires put on the truck in may {?} of that year & the rotors were fine but when I took truck for inspection in Nov. They were not. I asked how much salt they thought PA. Used during the summer months? I recieved no reply. Now here we are in Jan. , 2008. My truck now has 60 k miles on it & the rotors need replaced again?? considering this truck is driven an average of 7k miles per year, with 90% of that being during summer monthes, this is not an enviromental problem! this truck is only driven during winter monthes if there is an emergancy so it is extremely rare this truck is driven on salted roads. This truck is also garaged at all times, I wax the firewalls, armor all & clean the truck weekly. Also our driveway is along a rural road & the driveway is higher than the road surface. I have gone through your complaint list & I have found I am not the only person with this problem, in re:odi id #10158646. I honestly believe the only reason you have not recieved more complaints on this issue is due to too many people believe what the chevy reps. Are saying about enviromental hazzard. I have had chevy employees tell me brand new cars, just off the delivery truck are also having the same problem & the dealerships are replacing the rotors before the cars are even put on the lot!! something is seriously wrong with the quality of these rotors & I really do wish you would investigate further before someone is hurt/killed. Thank you very much for any/all help on this matter. I really do appreciate it. Edward j. Walker.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. In 2007, a professional technician inferred that the rotors may potentially fail. One year later, the contact noticed that when trying to stop the vehicle, the brake system performed horribly. After carefully inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that there was excessive rust on the brake rotors. He is in the process of replacing the rotors himself. The dealer stated that they were aware of the failure, but have not concluded that the component was defective. The failure mileage was 73,000 and current mileage was 75,000.

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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.

When driving on interstate brakes will begin to apply without action by the driver, causing vibration and over heating of rotors and stiff brake pedal, this happens after about 15 miles on the interstate and brakes have not been applied.

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: 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 -.

Front end out of alignment constantly, tires wear out, dealership has replaced or refinished rotors three or more times and this problem continues, the engine while lightly accelerating make a noise, dealer said he could not hear this noise. I am trying to lemon law this vehicle because the front end is a weak manufacturer front end and not designed properly.

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: 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 contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle rotors were corroded. All four rotors had this problem. The pads were not making full contact with the discs. The contact felt the braking was not affected but could decrease in the future. The vehicle had a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 08/22/06 to have a recall performed regarding the abs system, but was not completed because the dealer notified the contact that the rotors needed to be replaced as well. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 09/13/06.

: the contact stated the vehicle brake pads had normal wear patterns but on the inside of both rotors the wear pattern should have been approximately 2 inches but were 3/4 inches. Also, there was corrosion on the rotor which caused the brake pad to wear inconsistently. The hydraulic disc brakes had extended stopping distance. Failure occurred under normal braking situations. The design of braking system was 4-wheel anti-lock and the nature of the failure was worsening. The contact notified the service dealer who determined it was normal to get corrosion on the rotor. Also, the manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the independent shop to replace the rotor and the brake pads. Updated 09/05/06.

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.