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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
41 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,795 miles

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems

brakes problem

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1999 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Comments (Page 2 of 27)

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problem #514

Mar 061999

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck. If I hit a bump in the road the ABS goes crazy and the truck will not stop. I replaced brake pads, rotors and calipers several times and my odometer reading is now at 69, 520 miles. The truck simply will not stop and I have rolled on through intersections and other places I could not stop. When GM issued a recall on the speed sensor I contacted them to reimburse me the $900 that I have spent trying to make my truck safe. They informed me brakes were not covered under warranty even though I have had 99% of the brake work performed at the GM dealership, hewitt motors. They said "sorry, we cannot help you." I think it is really excessive that I should have to pay that much money in such little mileage for the brakes. And I see from your other complaints it is definitely a major problem that GM needs to address. We really like the truck but the brakes are just not safe!!

- Core, WV, USA

problem #513

Sep 152005

Silverado 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes engaging and low speed and not shutting off. They keep pulsating even after taking foot off brake pedal. The only way to stop it was to remove the 60 amp fuse. This is on my 1999 Chevy Silverado. I have taken it to a Chevy dealership and they told me it would cost over $800 just for parts alone. I feel G.M. should fix this safety feature defect.

- Ithaca, MI, USA

problem #512

Feb 082006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
: the contact stated the ABS engaged while attempting to stop at 5mph or less. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #511

Oct 202004

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

ABS pump failed. Have no anti-lock brakes. Had to pull fuse to stop pump from running. Will not replace at $1,800.

- Belmont, OH, USA

problem #510

Jan 262006

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,000 miles
: the contact stated that there was increased stopping distance while applying brake pressure at low speeds. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 2/27/2006 -

- Steelville, MO, USA

problem #509

Jul 012005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,500 miles
: the consumer stated the ABS activated at low speeds between 5-10 mph. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000 regarding the service brakes, hydraulic:anti-lock. The consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

- Allegany, NY, USA

problem #508

Sep 012005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while driving on normal road conditions at low speeds, and under normal braking conditions, the anti-lock brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The ABS activated, causing extended stopping distance. After the first incident the dealer replaced the rotors. The second time the dealership put brake pads on the rear, cleaned the sensors, and resurfaced the front and rear rotors. However, the problem recurred. The right rear window regulator was replaced. Updated 02/07/06.

- Brookville, PA, USA

problem #507

Oct 062004

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Driving on the road and the ABS control module came on and would not stop, even if truck is off and the key removed from it. The only way to stop the module from working is to remove the electrical wiring from it.

- Winchester, VA, USA

problem #506

Dec 012005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was repaired.

- Monroe, WI, USA

problem #505

Jul 012003

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle.

- Milaca, MN, USA

problem #504

Feb 012004

Silverado 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer complaint regarding GM ABS brakes. ABS brakes are overly sensitive to corrosion causing failure of the ABS system. The consumer stated the recall only covers the least expensive part of the problem.

- Richmond, VT, USA

problem #503

Dec 012004

Silverado 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle.

- Bethany, IL, USA

problem #502

Sep 132005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles
I purchased a used 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD in July and around Sept of this year I had trouble breaking in low mph situations such as stop signs, lights and in parking situations where the ABS would trigger on dry clean pavement causing many close calls where I almost rear ended vehicles or ran into buildings ect. There is a recall on this particular problem in "salt using states" which ironically does not include Wisconsin or Minnesota. The recall# is 05068 regarding wheel speed sensors in years 99 thru 02 models.

- Superior, WI, USA

problem #501

Oct 012003

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the service brakes. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Oologah, OK, USA

problem #500

Dec 122004

Silverado 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense. The ABS failed at low speed. Updated 01/04/06.

- Bradington , FL, USA

problem #499

Nov 282005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,350 miles
When applying the brakes at low speeds the anti-lock system engages and the vehicle is very hard to stop.

- Greenfield, WI, USA

problem #498

Oct 302005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.

- Warren , OH, USA

problem #497

Nov 202005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 43,000 miles
While braking at low speeds, maining decreasing from about 7mph to 5 mph the anti-lock brakes activate. When it activates, you have no brakes and it has almost caused several accidents. This has been happening for about a year now. Several people in my area are having the same problems with different years models also. This occurs every time you apply the brakes while coming to a stop.

- Deep Gap, NC, USA

problem #496

May 222000

Silverado

  • miles
1999 Silverado brake system failed, when pressing the brakes they went to the floor. The consumer experienced brake failure on 5 separate occasion. On 2 of the 5 occasions the consumer rear ended a vehicle and the last time the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle and subsequently crashed through a garage door. The consumer stated she was never notified of the recall investigation of the ABS. The dealer did admit on the invoice there was a problem, however they refused to fix it. The cd player was not reading the cd's it would issue an error message.

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

problem #495

Nov 042005

Silverado 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
I took my 1999 Chevrolet 1500 series pickup to a local dealer to get the recall on the front speed sensors fixed. The anti-lock brakes were activating every time I tried to stop the vehicle. They said they serviced the truck but when I picked it up the problem persisted. I took it back a second time and they told me that the right front hub assembly was bad. I took the truck to the mecanic I normally use and he put the hub in, the problem still persisted. I called General Motors to report that the dealership didn't fix the problem, then told me to replace a part that wasn't defective. They did nothing, now I have a truck that I make a monthly payment on and is unsafe to drive as it will not stop.

- Huntingdon, PA, USA

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