Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2005 Silverado 2500.
Near total brake failure. Rust scale on rotors (all four wheels) eating into brake pads reducing brake pad to 20% of arrear. Brake pads do not clean rust from rotor. This is an insidious failure of braking system causing loss of brake efficiency.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving at various speeds and applying the brakes, the contact noticed that the brake pedal would fall to the floor when it was depressed. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rotors were covered with rust and that the brake pads needed to be replaced. The rear rotors and brake pads were replaced by the contact. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 40000 and the current mileage was 58000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the brake pads were eating up the rotor on his front brakes. The failure causes uneven wear and tear. He heard squealing noises and the pads were not touching the rotor to stop the vehicle properly. The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer soon for a diagnostic. The failure mileage was 53,000.