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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that there was excessive corrosion on the frame. The contact also mentioned that due to the corrosion, the brake lines failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that all of the brake lines needed to replaceddue to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 91,000. Also, the emergency brake needed to be replaced. Updated 01/10/12
: the contact stated the adjustment nut for the emergency brake was missing on the passenger side rear. Two GM dealerships informed the contact the part was unavailable to purchase separately.
: the contact stated the parking brake would not hold. When the parking brake was engaged and the vehicle was placed in drive, the vehicle would roll forward and backward. There were no lights illuminated on the dash when this occurred.
1999 Chevy Silverado pick up parking brake issue. There is currently a safety recall for manual transmission models only. This recall involves replacement of the parking brake shoes and installation of a revised spring clip. Why is this not applicable to vehicles with automatic transmissions "? I realize the parking brake is more critical in a manual transmission vehicle. However, does this make it right to exclude automatic transmission vehicles from such a safety issue?" there is too many occurrences of this safety related problem in numerous model years for it not to be properly addressed by GM as a recall/covered repair!
: the contact stated while parking the brake will not hold. A NHTSA recall, # 05V161000 was performed on the vehicle concerning the parking brake however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
- Duluth, MN, USA
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Parking break wore out prematurely. Dealer said the noise I heard was from something else. Took truck back several times to no avail. Finally, dealer said I had been driving around with parking brake on. Not true, can't drive 1999 Silverado with parking brake on and not notice; bell rings.
The contact stated the parking brake failed to stop the vehicle. At first the parking brake failed intermittently, but now, it has failed completely. There was a recall on the parking brake, but this VIN was not included in the recall because the contact's vehicle did not have manual transmission. The parking brake linings have been replaced by the dealership, but he was unsure of how long this will correct the problem. Updated 02/13/06.
My trucks parking brake system has been inoperative since 15,000 miles. I have never driven with the brake on and never used the brake in an inappropriate way. I see that there is a recall for trucks like mine with manual transmissions. I feel this is unfair to owner of automatic transmission vehicle. The transmission type should have nothing to do with the parking brake. I have read several other complaints of owners with the same problem as mine.... no holding power when parking brake is applied. The repair cost is very high, and I hate to spend the money if it will only last another 15,000 miles!
Emergency brake failed three times. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. While driving consumer tried to down shift and the vehicle would not go into gear. The brakes locked up and the anti-lock braking system did not work. The emergency brakes also failed to work causing the driver to hit a tree. The driver or passenger side air bag did deployed. The driver's seat ejected off of the floor with the driver strapped into the seat. The vehicle had caught on fire upon the side impact. Consumer has had trouble shifting threes times previously and the transmission along with the clutch had been replaced once before.
Parking brake on my truck wore out prematurely causing vehicle to fail Texas safety inspection. Truck is a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and had less than 65,000 miles on it at the time of the failed safety inspection. Parking brake shoes were replaced at a cost of about $200. A recall has been issued by Chevrolet, but it is only for the manual transmission vehicles, not the automatic transmission. Recall number for manuals was 05V161000
Parking brake has never been effective to hold vehicle, at 66000 miles the rear axle pinion bearings wore out. At 68 K000miles the ABS controller stopped working/ fuse had to be pulled to stop motor. [should there have been a recall on this part as a lot of Silverado have the same problem] 73000 miles front axle housing split in two halves literally/ had to remove axle. 50000 miles battery corroded and leaked at positive terminal tailgate straps broke, luckily one first.
Whenever the engine warmed up it caused the accelerator pedal to stick intermittently, the accelerator pedal had to be depressed hard to get the vehicle to accelerate from a stop position. And the emergency parking brake would not hold properly when parked on an incline. Vehicle continued to roll. The dealer was notified.
The parking brake was defective and wore the drum out. This was discovered after the vehicle rolled back. The consumer was inside the vehicle when this occurred. The clip which held the brake shoe was defective.
Parking brake failed, vehicle did not pass inspection. Service technicians report this is a common problem, emergency brake pad is continually engaged due to product defect. Defective unit was replaced with redesigned unit for over $200.
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- Cincinnati, OH, USA